David Cotterill is fundraising for Walking With Giants Foundation

Dave Cotterill's Fundraising Page

Walking for Giants - Liverpool to Southport

on 13/06/2009

Me and the family at the Pier Head

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Raising money for

Walking With Giants Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1123246

It is a Charity set up to enrich the lives of individuals affected by a rare form of dwarfism called Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type II along with their families Individuals affected by MOPDII are classed as the smallest people in the world Please visit our website for more Info

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David Cotterill

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Raised: 110%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £551.00

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My story

Hi everyone.

My name is Dave Cotterill and I work for HMRC, Learning & Leadership Development based in Liverpool. I’m 45, married to Ann and am the proud Dad of Bethany, Lydia and Eleanor.

On Saturday 13 June 2009, I’m going to walk from the Pier Head in Liverpool and along the coast to Southport Pier, a distance of approximately 22 miles.

I’ve completed this walk once before, and I can remember only too well that that it was tough and a real challenge. This time I want to use the event to raise money for a very special and worthwhile charity I want to tell you about. It’s called the ‘Walking With Giants Foundation’.

WWGF is a national charity based in Merseyside. It was set up to help support individuals who are affected by an extremely rare genetic disorder called Majewski Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type II, and other forms of proportionate short stature.

Some individuals affected by Primoridal Dwarfism are classed as the smallest people in the world, especially the MOPDII sub-type. In the UK there are six known diagnosed individuals with MOPDII, the smallest being 2ft tall and aged five. Many individuals affected by the condition don't grow taller than 3 feet 3 inches.

However there are 17 individuals that the WWGF is helping, many are awaiting a formal diagnosis, but their lives are being made more rewarding with the help of the WWGF.

Some of the areas that the WWGF help with are:

• Facilitate Research (Internally and when the need arises medically).

• Professional Advice (independent medical and legal).

• When necessary, send families to America to meet experts or for treatment.

• When necessary, send families to America to meet other families and individuals affected by Primordial Dwarfism as part of an educational awareness program.

• Produce education and awareness literature.

• Family support meetings.

• Short breaks.

• Annual Conventions.

• Day trips (theatre, specialised play centres, zoo, during Annual Convention).

• Fund specialist equipment and toys.

• Custom made clothes, play costumes and furniture.

• Provide necessary provisions to help parents cope with the day-to-day issues they face (for example, driving lessons, training, counselling).

You can find out more about WWGF by visiting their website www.walkingwithgiants.org or you can find out more about Alex Connerty - a lovely and very special boy who is diagnosed as having MOPDII - by visiting his website www.alex-connerty.co.uk

So...please will you sponsor me and, in doing so, help to make a difference to those affected by all the sub-types of Primordial Dwarfism.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me. Walking With Giants Foundation 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.

Thanks everyone.

Dave Cotterill

PS Why don’t you call me on the day of the walk? I could do with your support and hearing your voice will keep me going. My mob. no. is 077353 85955.

	Well done Dave. You are a star!! Love from Sheila. Donation by David Cotterill 10/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wel done Dave (and Eric!) Donation by Stephen Yates 02/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Margaret Gilbertson 07/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done David. We are very Proud of you. Keep up the good work. Mum and Dad Donation by Norman Cotterill 28/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Dave where would we be without people like you! Donation by Lisa Jackson 17/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done our lovely brother-in-law!!! Donation by The Rimmers 16/06/09	£15.00
	Well done to both you and Eric. Donation by Keith Hilton 16/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done Dave (and Eric)! Donation by Kim Goldsmith 16/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck...You can get some really good blister plasters nowadays! Donation by Janet Marks 08/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Dave, what a great cause - look after your feet!!!! Donation by Bonnie 05/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck matey I am sure you can do it! Donation by Cllr Rose Bailey 04/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope you don't need your waterproofs! Just think of the great cause you are raising funds for. Hope you enjoy the day :) Donation by Teresa Carr 31/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Enjoy.......A great cause with amazing individuals! Donation by Paula Hamilton 19/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A great cause. If you can walk 22 miles, you could dance all night long... Donation by Dancenorthwest 15/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Dave! Don't forget your waterproofs. Donation by Rachel Howard 14/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - rather you than me! Donation by Sonia Agnew 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You can do it, bro!! Donation by Pam France 10/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck, love. You can do it! Donation by Ann Cotterill 06/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well...someone has to start the bidding!! Donation by Dave Cotterill 06/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£265.00
Offline donations:	£286.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£70.51

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