My story

5/12/2012 Update: I would just like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported this incredibly worthy cause so far. I have been overwhelmed by your generosity and within the first 36 hours of launching the page we have almost hit our original target of £5,000, which is just amazing.

Your compassion and generosity has inspired me to work even harder to try and achieve a new goal of £15,000. It really is such a worthy cause and means so much to me on a personal level, so please continue to support us and donate as much or as little as you can to help me reach my new target in memory of my dad.

Thank-you,

-Michaela


I have always been a big fan of Christmas from my early years, and even more so now.

I lost my mum at a young age to cancer which left me, my dad and my three brothers. My dad and I became extremely close, so losing him in 2009 to epilepsy was the second biggest punch in the guts I've ever experienced.


We had no notice; one minute he was here, the next he was not.


I have always put up Christmas decorations, but since losing my dad I have made it my mission to make them bigger and better every year. All I ask is that if you see my lights please donate as much or as little as you can to Epilepsy Research UK. If I can help someone else suffering with epilepsy in any way to have a fuller and more enjoyable life, then I will do all I can.


If you would like to make a donation, we have collection boxes at Homefield, Charlton, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9DH; or alternatively, you can donate here online.


Help someone else who needs it. Thank you for visiting and being a part of my fundraising.


- Michaela


My charity

Epilepsy Research UK

Epilepsy Research UK

Charity Registration No. 1100394

Epilepsy Research UK is only national charity solely dedicated to epilepsy research. Our aim is to substantially increase the funding available for research into the treatment and prevention of this debilitating condition.

Donations 108

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Great Cause - good luck. From us all at Tetbury Audi

Donation by Jason Ahl on 03/02/12

Donation by Robert Telling on 20/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Sorry this is so late - you've probably taken the light's down by now! Anyway, they looked great, and belated happy New Year!

Donation by Steve Kettel on 12/01/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Hi Michaela, Your lights look beautiful, wish i could of been there to see them! Be there next Christmas Lots of love mum xxxxx

Donation by rita bannister on 05/01/12

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Great show and a great cause - keep up the good work!

Donation by Ian Roberts on 05/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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thanks for still supporting. hope this new year brings great luck to all.

Donation by donation box 02.01.12 on 02/01/12

£10.41

+ £2.60 Gift Aid

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happy new year.

Donation by donation box 01.01.12 19.45 on 01/01/12

£19.58

+ £4.90 Gift Aid

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final donations 31.12.11 thanks for stopping in 2011

Donation by donation box 31.12.11 on 01/01/12

£7.42

+ £1.86 Gift Aid

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thanks for visiting have a happy new year.

Donation by donation box 31.12.11 18.54 on 31/12/11

£33.60

+ £8.40 Gift Aid

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collections this day thank you so much for all the support. Jason and michaela happy new year to you all

Donation by donation box 30.12.11 on 31/12/11

£42.34

+ £10.59 Gift Aid

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From Bill, Gillian and all the staff at Edinburgh store

Donation by Gillian Brown on 30/12/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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thankyou for your donations please keep helping a very worthy cause.

Donation by donation box 29.12.11 on 29/12/11

£39.29

+ £9.82 Gift Aid

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collections at 20.00 hours thanks so much for your continued support.

Donation by jason bdonation box 28.12.11 on 28/12/11

£69.97

+ £17.49 Gift Aid

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collection box donations at 23.06, thanks for stopping

Donation by donation box 27.12.11 23.06 on 27/12/11

£14.91

+ £3.73 Gift Aid

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20.23 collection box takings. thank you

Donation by donstion box 27.12.11 on 27/12/11

£64.60

+ £16.15 Gift Aid

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collections at this time. thanks for stopping

Donation by donation box 27.12.11 17.00 on 27/12/11

£15.26

+ £3.82 Gift Aid

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thankyou for your kind donations and thanks again for visiting

Donation by xmas drinks party on 27/12/11

£22.73

+ £5.68 Gift Aid

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I cant thank everyone enough for the support please keep coming

Donation by donation box 26.12.11 22.00 on 26/12/11

£69.43

+ £17.36 Gift Aid

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thank you again, the support has been amazing.

Donation by donation box 25.12.11 on 26/12/11

£22.70

+ £5.68 Gift Aid

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thank you merry xmas

Donation by donation box 25.12.11 on 26/12/11

£19.32

+ £4.83 Gift Aid

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i can not thank everyone enough. merry xmas please spread the word. michaela and family

Donation by donation box 24.12.11 23.36 on 24/12/11

£40.77

+ £10.19 Gift Aid

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Well done on such wonderful lights. Henry would love them! Merry christmas to you all and best wishes for 2012 love the Wilsons xx

Donation by Vanessa Wilson on 24/12/11

£25.00

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Thank you so very much for all your support. we wish you a very merry xmas, please keep spreading the word. thanks michaela

Donation by donation box 24.12.11 20.49 on 24/12/11

£64.44

+ £16.11 Gift Aid

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thank you for all your kind donations we appreciate it all. have a lovely xmas thanks michaela

Donation by donation box 24.12.11 18.17 on 24/12/11

£77.77

+ £19.44 Gift Aid

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Thanks so much please please keep coming i appreciate all the support. Thanks Michaela

Donation by donation box 23.12.11 21.38 on 23/12/11

£52.28

+ £13.07 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£9,720.65
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£9,720.65
  • Gift Aid£1,193.91

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