Alison Self is fundraising for The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care

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on 27/08/2005

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Raising money for

The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care

Charity Registration No. 1017658

The Lavender Trust raises money specifically to fund Breast Cancer Care's innovative range of information and support services for younger women. Being diagnosed at a young age can be very isolating, and younger women often have specific concerns; services include publications, telephone and web-based support.

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Alison Self

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Raised: 87%

Target: £2,770.00
Raised so far: £2,408.00

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My story

Hi there. I'm Alison. I'm 39 and a breast cancer survivor. Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

Well...I've done it - got myself involved in another mad adventure! This time, it's for a cause that's really important to me. I'm taking part in a motorbike ride from London to Edinburgh (via the scenic route!) to support The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care. Last year during my breast cancer treatment, I used their services constantly. In the wee small hours of the morning when I felt alone, tearful and scared, I went onto their forums to talk with other women, particularly younger women, who understood what I was going through.The support I gained helped me survive my cancer journey, and even manage a smile or two!

Anyone visiting this site that knows me, understands that motorcycling is an important part of who I am. So when I heard about the opportunity to combine my passion for biking with the possibility of giving something back to the charity, I jumped at the chance. It is an opportunity just made for me!

This is the cheeky bit! Please help me give a little back, so that others with breast cancer can benefit as I did.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Lavender Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support and big, big hugs, Alison

	Well done!!! Donation by Anonymous 08/09/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Cant say how proud I am to know you....! x Donation by Kate Evans 26/08/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Is this one of those 'Slave for a day' auctions? Donation by Nige, Cas, Is & Elle 10/08/05	£101.00 + £28.49 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you ... Ride Safe! Donation by Anonymous 10/08/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sonia 09/08/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Dear Ali Have a GREAT ride, we'll be thinking of you and look forward to hearing all about it! xx Donation by Anonymous 09/08/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anon 27/07/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 06/07/05	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Just keep those tyres rolling along! Donation by Ann Cowap 25/06/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Devons 23/06/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 21/06/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	TAKE CARE AND HAVE FUN Donation by Julie 15/06/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Brilliant Ali, ride well and safely. Very best wishes Wendy Donation by Wendy Price 10/06/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Pauline 07/06/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Fantastic challenge Ali. Emma's right behind you. More to come after my party! Donation by maz and nick 02/06/05	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Ride 'em cowgirl! All the best. x Donation by Rak 02/06/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Claire (Mount Green) 26/05/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anon 26/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 25/05/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done Alison GO FOR IT! Donation by Sue Cardy 22/05/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very proud of you..hope you raise loads of dosh! HUGE HUGS Helen Mac Donation by Helen McEntire 20/05/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	And this is for the future Donation by Su 19/05/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Still the bESSt there is. This donation is for what you have achieved so far. Donation by Su 19/05/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck and well done for taking part Donation by Anonymous 19/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 18/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sooo proud of you BE CAREFUL!!!! Donation by Kate 18/05/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ali. Have a great trip. Donation by Alison Wheeler 18/05/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with it all Alison. Hope all goes well. Donation by Pat Barr 18/05/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Alison. Wishing you a smooth ride and a safe journey. Donation by Lynne Tye 18/05/05	£10.00

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* Total raised online:	£966.00
Offline donations:	£1,442.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£269.64

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