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My story

 

The Children's Heart Federation is the national charity and the umbrella body for voluntary organisations across the UK and Ireland working to meet the needs of children and young people affected by congenital and acquired heart conditions.

My wonderful niece, Ruby, was born 6 years ago with Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect.  The first couple of years of Ruby's life were incredibly frightening and challenging for our family, with Ruby undergoing a number of operations including open heart surgery.  The great news is that she is now a strong, healthy little girl (and would probably be more capable than I am of running 10km!).

HeartLine, which is a member group of the Children's Heart Federation (CHF), was a great support to my sister and our whole family.  I recognise that you probably get loads of requests for sponsorship and times are hard for many at the moment with the economic crisis, but I would really appreciate it if you could sponsor me (even just a few quid) to run the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon on 1st June in Dublin and raise funds for this valuable Federation. 


How your donations could help:

-          £10 would pay for the CHF to send the parents of a newly diagnosed heart child a comprehensive information pack;

-          £70 would pay to give a child a special Christmas stocking full of toys on the CHF Lapland trip;

-          £100 would enable the CHF to make a grant towards travel costs to parents who may live many hours drive from the hospital where their child is being treated;

-          £200 would buy a specially adapted buggy to help a child who cannot walk without becoming breathless to go on outings with their family;

-          £600 would cover the cost of purchasing medical equipment for a heart child and training a family to use it, dramatically reducing the number of visits that the child needs to make to hospital

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children's Heart Federation gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

For more information on The Children’s Heart Federation, go to www.childrens-heart-fed.org.uk.

Donation by Ben Wolstenholme 21/07/09  

£250.00

Charlie, sorry this is so late. Fantastic effort hon! Lots of love Simone and Mark xxx Donation by Simone Stanton Hickin 14/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Jolly good show! Sorry it took me so long. Been waiting for my benefit cheque to clear. xx Donation by Lady Nicoletta Toddetta 10/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

you have done it. congrats! I wanted to wait till I was sure... Donation by Harry 09/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done lady! Donation by Roisin Burke 08/06/09  

£20.00

Congrats Charlie!! great achievement.. Donation by James Howell 05/06/09  

£50.00

Allez Carlito ! Bon courage Donation by Alex Mazija 04/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Girl! Donation by Fiona Foy 03/06/09  

£20.00

Fantastic - the run and the funds raised - Congrats!! Donation by Justine Morgan 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Offline donations from my generous friends! Donation by Charlie 'The Runner' Carrington 02/06/09  

£40.00

wish it could be more! Donation by Rebecca Laurance 02/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Charlie! Donation by Harry Blundun 02/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

well done Charlie :-) Donation by Ed Flower 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Who'd have thought, Lady Carrington pounding the streets. Enjoy, have fun! Donation by Fi 01/06/09  

£50.00

Good Luck Charlie, you are an absolute star !! Donation by Sophie, Woody , Callum & Jacob 31/05/09  

£25.00

Wow - from trainer expulsion to running explosion - Go Charlie! Donation by Natalie Hodgess 31/05/09  

£20.00

Go, CC, Go! And I'll arrange the ambulance at the finish line... ;p Donation by eggy 30/05/09  

£30.00

vaseline and nipple plasters for the celebrations after!! Donation by lloyd n clare 29/05/09  

£30.00

Well done, my darling girl, Monday 10K, Tuesday, lame!! Paula Radcliffe look out! All our love P&R x Donation by Philippa & Robert Edwards 29/05/09  

£240.00

Aunty Charlie, come on, you can do it. I love you so much, I know you can do it. Donation by Millie Edwards 29/05/09  

£100.00

Come on Aunty Charlie, I love you. Go on, you can do it, I know you can. Donation by Ruby Edwards 29/05/09  

£100.00

Good luck my little fanny fart. Run Forest Run !!! xxx Donation by Parksy 29/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Robin Johnstone 29/05/09  

£20.00

Good Luck! Bxo Donation by Bronagh 28/05/09  

£20.00

Good luck Charlie - I'm seriously impressed /humbled!! Donation by Anna Davey 28/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort Charlie-lots of luck from us all x Donation by From everyone at Cake 28/05/09  

£100.00

Thank goodness you only used the soft-sell technique - go like a Bird Donation by Carrington & Associates 28/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Rock n roll girl! Can't wait to cheer you on . Donation by Grace Molenaar 28/05/09  

£20.00

Bonne chance! Donation by Fred Dorsimont 28/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Charlie, earn that glass of champagne later... Donation by Vanessa Lidgett 28/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £3,741.25
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £543.30

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