Cath's Norfolk Superhero Challenge Saturday 23rd June 2012
I'm doing the Superhero for East Anglian Air Ambulance because thanks to them I can.
£5,535.00 raised of £6,500.00 target
105 donations
My Target:
£6,500.00
£5,535.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
I must first say I am totally overwhelmed by the support I have already had. So much so that I have upped my target again - it was £3500. Thank you one and all.
You may ask yourself why on earth would she want to do that? Has she gone completely mad?
Well this is the story.
On my way to work on September 19th 2011 I took the dogs for a quick walk. As I came through the gate into the field I was aware of bees buzzing around me. But they weren't happy, fluffy bees they were agressive, angry, hungry bees and I had clearly pissed them off! I panicked and ran up the field to the house knowing that I had been stung. As I ran into the kitchen, taking all my clothes off convinced there were bees all over me, I felt a bit odd and had to lie down. That is the last thing I remember before waking up in A&E 7 hours later wired up to all sorts of machines like an episode of casualty.
It was very lucky for me that my mother was in the house. She called 999 and the air ambulance arrived about half an hour after I had passed out on the kitchen floor. They saved my life. I had no idea that I was severely allergic to bee stings. I was unconscious within 10 minutes of being stung.
The East Anglian Air Ambulance is an essential service for those of us who live out in the sticks, or on the edge of the world, not only as a very quick way to get to the hospital, but as a way of getting the doctors out to us so that they can treat us asap. The organisation is run entirely by donations and needs to raise £4 million a year. They need us today, remember we may need them tomorrow.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate. I will raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
So please dig deep and sponsor me now. I really am going to do the Norfolk Superhero Challenge 2012. I won't be looking for an impressive time, but I will get round. (I am also on the committee of the Superhero Challenge so I have seen how tough it can be!)
Swim a mile in the creek from the beach to the village, Kayak 4 miles around the creeks, Cycle 45 miles around North Norfolk and then Run 8 miles along the beach of which the last is across the marsh. Phew!
Luckily I will have my fantastic team mate Sez Hughes to keep me going. I think our team name will be "...and we can ski." And I am training with my lovely and very determined friend Sarah Green under the hard task master personal trainer Rachel Symington, a true Norfolk Superhero herself.
As the East Anglian Air Ambulance says "We need you today. You may need us tomorrow." It is worth remembering that.
Love from Cath xxx
PS Or you can also drop into Big Blue Sky in Wells-next-the-Sea and make your donation personally if you would like to. I'll even make you a cup of tea!
My gallery 4
My updates 13
lovely piece in today's EDP about the bee sting incident.
due to an incredibly generous donation i am now going to raise the target once more...... and i will be running faster and cycling more furiously than ever!
ran the superhero run route this morning. took a while. having a bit of trouble with the standy uppy/sitty downy muscles now.
so yesterday i ran half of a half marathon. 7.2 miles in 1 hour 32 minutes so no records broken but i can still move today so that is an acheivement in itself. with thanks to sarah who i could not have done it without.
cycled 29.25 miles in 1 hour and 59 minutes last night. it was a beautiful ride. had to stop off at sarah's house to blow my nose and eat something!! haribos it was. got me home quick.
My charity
East Anglian Air Ambulance
Charity Registration No. 1083876
The East Anglian Air Ambulance now runs two fully medically equipped helicopters (code-named Anglia One and Anglia Two) serving the people of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Between the two helicopters they are able to provide a life-saving resource, reaching patients quickly and if required, transporting them to the most suitable hospital (rather than the nearest) within minutes. On-going public support is essential to enable us to continue offering this vital service and we are very grateful for your kind donation.
Donations 105
Donation by Anonymous on 29/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Go for it! Love Francis & Charlotte xxx
Donation by Charlotte Hopkinson on 28/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Frances Squires on 27/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck..I am full of admiration.....keep going love Gill
Donation by Gillian Kay on 25/05/12
Cath, Fantastic effort. All the very best from us all.
Donation by Tim, Katie, Archie and Kit on 24/05/12
Love and luck. Katie and Ben x
Donation by Katie Thomas on 22/05/12
we just we were going to be with you but roll on August 2nd and then we can celbrate your achievment on the marshes! Much love Alex and William
Donation by Alex Marsden-Smedley on 22/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Cath - Already a SuperHero! See you and your Ma in Nrflk this summer. Love Sophie (nee Oliver) Dansie x
Donation by Sophie Dansie on 22/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 22/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 21/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Read about your "bees" experience in the EDP today, the Air Ambulance is such a worthwhile charity. Jean
Donation by Alma Jean Whitaker on 21/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Catherine - Steph and Richard
Donation by Richard Worsley on 21/05/12
Well I couldn't even consider this - good luck, you're a star!!
Donation by Sarah Bovill on 21/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Cyril Courbage on 21/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Way to go, Cath... Such a good cause! xxx
Donation by Belinda Cooper on 21/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Catherine. Rather you than me. Air ambulance is a great charity. Fiona (friend of your Mum's).
Donation by Fiona Anderson on 07/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by richard and annie brooks on 06/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Great cause - Enjoy the pain! lots of love Nells Andy and the boys xxx
Donation by Fenella Gray on 04/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
With much love Anthony and Sylvia. We are cheering you on!
Donation by sylvia Hopkinson on 03/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Wow Cath, you are amazing - I am totally in awe! I'm sure it'll be easier on the day! Lots of love and luck from Trix, Tim and Robert
Donation by Victoria Main on 03/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck and all the best from all at Queenswood Puzzles, Wymondham, Norfolk.
Donation by Julia Ingleson on 01/05/12
£20.00
good luck godmother Cath... ;) see you soon
Donation by Theo Shepherd-Smith on 27/04/12
£5.00
Donation by Tilly Stafford Allen on 27/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Such an important service! A worthy cause. X
Donation by Beaverbrookes on 25/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Cath - Wishing you good luck from all at Swire Shipping upstairs
Donation by Chris Hardy on 25/04/12
£50.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,670.00
- Offline donations£1,855.00
- Text donations£10.00
- Total raised£5,535.00
- Gift Aid£823.75
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