Claire Gibson is fundraising for Velindre Cancer Centre

Claire Gibson's Fundraising Page

German Ironman

on 05/07/2009

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Team members:

Claire Gibson, Richard Lewis and Beverley Meek-Welsh

Raising money for

Velindre Cancer Centre

Charity Registration No. 1052501

Velindre Cancer Centre is the largest non - surgical cancer Hospital in Wales providing Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy and other specialised anti-cancer treatments for over half the people of Wales. We have been providing care and support to cancer patients and their families in Wales for over 50 years.

Every year we provide care, treatment and support for over 100,000 people. Due to early detection and improved treatments the number of people in Wales living with cancer is increasing daily. It is estimated that by 2015 there will be a 30% increase in the most common forms of cancer. We are determined to raise the money necessary to enable us to meet these new challenges.

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Claire Gibson

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Raised: 270%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £2,703.35

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My story

Well we did and we're all very proud of ourselves. Richard was first home (that's first out of the 3 of us, not first overall!) in 13:53:20 followed very closely by Bev in 14:04:51 then by me in 14:55:23. Performance of the day went to Bev who had a brilliant day and did the marathon in a fantastic time of 5:34:48. Well done guys, very proud of you.

I would like to say a big thank you everyone who has donated on line.

Thanks for visiting our fundraising page.

On the 5^th July 2009 myself, Richard and Bev will be taking part in the biggest challenge of our lives thus far, the German Ironman in aid of the Velindre Cancer Centre (Registered charity number: 1052501).

To complete this epic event we have to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2 miles, all in 16 hours. We are currently training hard completing 11 hours a week, which will peak at 15 hours, as we get closer to July 2009.

I can claim first hand experience of the Velindre Centre as I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2007; I certainly felt the kindness and positive attitude shown by the hard working teams that contributed towards my recovery. I would therefore like to raise as much money as possible by taking part in this gruelling Ironman event with my friends, so may I ask you to please help by making a donation, however large or small, to this worthy cause.

Many thanks,

Claire, Richard and Bev

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Velindre Nhs Trust Charitable Fund 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.

	Well done all, from Suddy Club :) Donation by Rebecca Williams 21/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Claire (and those others!) I'm really pleased for all of you - hard work in all that heat I'm sure. Donation by Jeff (the big brother) 06/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done all 3 of you! What an amazing achievement......please don't think you have to do anything too crazy next year to top this!! Donation by Sue, Andy & Oliver 21/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	well done you three superstars. I am so proud of you and it was exciting watching the webcam of your finish!! Donation by natasha williams 18/07/09
	Rob and I take our hats off too you and your impressive performances! No one can take this incredible achievement away from you now. Ironmen for life! Donation by Suzanne Bull 09/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck - hope you enjoy(ed) it ! Donation by Garry Jones / Jenni Bell 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and Well Done on a exceptional target and achievement. We are very proud of you. XXXXX Donation by Paul, Julie, Ben and Oliver 05/07/09	£270.00 + £76.15 Gift Aid
	Very proud of you all. Dad and Auntie Diane Donation by Gerald Gibson 05/07/09	£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 26/06/09	£180.00 + £50.77 Gift Aid
	Rather a mad thing to do if you ask me, but in a very worthy cause. Best of luck! Donation by Paul G 13/06/09	£50.00
	This is the money we raised from the Ceildh. Good Luck we know you can do it! Donation by chepstow harriers 01/06/09	£88.00
	Am friends with Jo Lewsey and heard about your efforts through her! You must be completely bonkers!! A truly worthy cause though so very good luck... Donation by Sian Crawford 12/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	We admire your madness/determination, delete as appropriate! Enjoy!..x Donation by Laura Cox & family 18/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me girl!!!! Donation by Gillian Hewitt 12/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Do a little more each day, than you think you possibly can. "Lowell Thomas" Great effort. Rick and Tracey Shaw Donation by Rick Shaw 11/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck claire from all at Barrier Donation by Barbara Gibson 08/04/09	£500.00
	Work biscuit and cake fund Donation by Claire Gibson 02/04/09	£35.00
	Good Luck everyone Donation by Sue Ashton 01/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck you three. Donation by John Wright 01/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck everyone! Donation by Jeremy Cowen 01/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck all!! xx Donation by Lynsey Rees 22/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck guys & girls Donation by roberta havers 20/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck and enjoy Donation by Kieron Scott 20/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go girl Donation by Mike Brampton 18/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,048.00
Offline donations:	£655.35
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£387.82

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