Bev Atkinson is fundraising for Barking, Havering & Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust Charity Fund

Bev's Fundraising page

Lapland Husky Trail 2010

on 24/04/2010

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Bev Atkinson

Raising money for

Barking, Havering & Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust Charity Fund

Charity Registration No. 1059455

BHR Hospitals Charity raises funds to improve patient and staff welfare and to improve the hospital environment for patients, staff and visitors. Our hospitals, including King George Hospital in Ilford and Queen's Hospital in Romford, serve a population across London and Essex of over 700,000. Our charity work funds those 'little extras' which complement the core services funded by the NHS.

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Bev Atkinson

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Raised: 75%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £2,246.00

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My story

I was diagnosed with a condition called Wegener's Granulomatosis approximately 3 years ago now. What's that? I hear you ask. It affects about 1 in 30,000 people. Symptoms are due to inflammation that affects body tissue and it is also considered an auto immune condition. There is no known cause; but it is not contagious, and there is no evidence it is hereditary.

Luckily, I was diagnosed with a non agressive version and my treatment, as unpleasant as it was, was less so than other sufferers. A year later, I came off the medication and symptoms cleared. I have remained that way for 18 months now, i.e. in remission.

In return for my good health I wanted to give something back! I contacted my consultant, Professor Chakravarty, who told me about the Vasculitis-Scleroderma Research Foundation (under the BHR umbrella) raising money for research into diseases including Wegeners.

And this is where my challenge comes in! In April 2010, I will be taking part in a 250km Husky sledding trail between Norway and Sweden. I will have my own pack of huskys that will take me across the Arctic, travelling approx. 40km a day, I will be without electricity, toilets, showers and sleeping in a tent in the Arctic for a week and my food will be boil in a bag - most of my friends would say its impossible for me which is why it is such a challenge!

I would really appreciate your support in raising this money for this good cause, there are people out there who aren't as lucky as me and finding the cause, will help with a more permanent cure. Thanks

My employer, LCH.Clearnet, has an established Corporate Responsibility programme and as part of this are supporting me in making this happen

	Sorry it took me so long - why do today what you can put off for ages?! Donation by Richard Lund 20/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Work those Huskies! Donation by Rachael Harper 18/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Bev Donation by Karen Coyle 06/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Pete Davies 30/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Bev!! xx Donation by Sophie 29/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. P.S. Nige, you're such a tight-wad. Donation by Neil Sissons 22/10/09	£31.00 + £8.74 Gift Aid
	Way to go Bev - best wishes and good luck ! Donation by Lesley Bird 21/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Darren Yeats 14/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	As you shamed me into sponsoring you, I thought I'd better get on and do it. By the way the challenge sounds easy to me ;-) p.s. That was a joke! Donation by Nigel Pearce 07/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Bev, all the best x Donation by Carrie Carter 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Bev!! x Donation by Mark Davies 29/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Bev Donation by Barry Richards 25/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Bev. I am sure you will enjoy the challenge and that warm feeling when you get home! Donation by David Farrar 21/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Wow, this looks wicked. Good Luck Bev!!! Donation by Clare Carter 12/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck with it. Donation by Steve Parsons 09/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Bev. You'll be needing a good shower at the end of that! Donation by William Reader 07/09/09	£25.00
	Have fun Bev! ;) Donation by Paul Sawh 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	avoid yellow snow Donation by Simon Bone 01/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You, a sled, a pack of huskies and a week to cover 250 km between Norway and Sweden! Best pack the brandy & thermals then Donation by Christopher Leather 01/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and be strong! I am sure you will make it!!! Donation by Eleni 01/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best wishes for your long journey & hope you reach you fund target soon. Donation by Kal Taheem 01/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Bev. Donation by Hywel Davies 31/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hey :) Good luck with that eh? It sounds great! Donation by Michael Heyes 30/08/09	£10.00
	A week without a toilet, a tent without electicity = extreme hardship! Donation by nick miskin 28/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Remember to put the lady dogs at the front. Donation by Tom Graham 28/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Have fun, take some photos... Donation by Barry Cochrane 28/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I wish you well ! Donation by jean ZOE OBIANGA 28/08/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Keith Hayter 28/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Evgeniy R 28/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Enjoy! (if poss.) Donation by John Keogh 28/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,041.00
Offline donations:	£1,205.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£283.74

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