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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

You may wonder why a seasoned walker like myself is doing a sponsored walk around the East End.  This is the easy option; some people are doing a bike ride from London to Paris or running in the Marathon but I've ended up with a place on a walk from Aldgate to Whitechapel!  However it's all in aid of a good cause so I'd really appreciate it if you were willing to make a donation.

Some of you may know that my mum went into a care home called Nightingale last year and that I'm now doing some voluntary work in the fundraising office of the charity that run it.  It's hard to find a decent care home but this charity is worth supporting because the emphasis is on providing a stimulating environment with lots of activities and outings rather than just sitting around staring into space.  It's also pioneering the use of lots of volunteers to work with residents and staff.  These volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and different faiths including schools and the local community.  I would like to see more homes and other communities learning from Nightingale's emphasis on activities and use of volunteers.

Nightingale is unusual for a care home in being large (200 residents from all over London) and having its own concert hall, library, cafe, physiotherapy gym and medical centre on site.

Some residents pay their own fees out of their savings but some are supported by Social Services and as always there is a funding shortfall.  Any money raised will help Nightingale provide good care to all its residents and to share examples of good practice with other care homes and charities. Nightingale is also hoping to build a new dementia wing as there is a growing need in this field.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Nightingale gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.  If you have any difficulty donating then please email helpdesk@justgiving.com
So please sponsor me now!

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Nightingale

Nightingale

Charity Registration No. 207316

Nightingale Hammerson is a large provider of residential, nursing, dementia and respite “care for life” and a diverse programme of activities for older Jewish people. Both Homes are largely dependent on the generosity of its friends to support the extensive rebuilding project to enhance the care.

Donations 62

A short walk in the Eastend - well I must encourage this!

Donation by Derek Smith on 08/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Great thing to do - hope it goes well.

Donation by Tracey Hill on 06/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck, Bob

Donation by Chris Sellers on 06/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck and hope you well with the money you raise

Donation by Susan Marks on 06/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Ruth Mahnen on 06/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Donation by King Kong on 06/03/09

£50.00

re ayla and dave's comment - if you need a dr's certificate.....

Donation by melissa sayer on 06/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Bob.

Donation by Janet Limb on 05/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!!

Donation by Ben Johnson on 04/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy your venture

Donation by Sarah Greaves on 04/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good cause. Try not to get lost ....(!)

Donation by Liz on 03/03/09

£10.00

Be sure to wear some nice bright clothing so that the rescuers can spot you

Donation by Sue Dyos on 03/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

I think you should hop all the way, to make it a challange.

Donation by Peter Underwood on 03/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Excellent cause

Donation by Mike & June Hicks on 02/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy. Hope to see you both soon.

Donation by Grace on 02/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well worth doing - have fun

Donation by Dave Hughes on 02/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Nightingale sounds to beliving up to its name. good luck!

Donation by keith richards on 02/03/09

£20.00

I'd skip the gaiters!

Donation by Ken Roberts on 02/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck

Donation by aud on 02/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

It sounds like a good charity.Thanking you for doing it

Donation by sue appel on 02/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Have fun!

Donation by Myrna on 02/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Not the "30 mile walk" but definitely a good cause!

Donation by Joanna and Jamie on 02/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you make it - make sure emergency services are available!

Donation by Fiona Price on 02/03/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Lucy on 02/03/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the walk. Would be interested to know more about volunteering for them.

Donation by Stephanie on 02/03/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£910.00
  • Offline donations£60.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£970.00
  • Gift Aid£222.82

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