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.
Raised:
110%
Raised so far: £551.00
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Well done Dave. You are a star!! Love from Sheila. Donation by David Cotterill on 10/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Wel done Dave (and Eric!) Donation by Stephen Yates on 02/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Margaret Gilbertson on 07/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done David. We are very Proud of you. Keep up the good work. Mum and Dad Donation by Norman Cotterill on 28/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Dave where would we be without people like you! Donation by Lisa Jackson on 17/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done our lovely brother-in-law!!! Donation by The Rimmers on 16/06/09 |
£15.00 |
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Well done to both you and Eric. Donation by Keith Hilton on 16/06/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Well done Dave (and Eric)! Donation by Kim Goldsmith on 16/06/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck...You can get some really good blister plasters nowadays! Donation by Janet Marks on 08/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Dave, what a great cause - look after your feet!!!! Donation by Bonnie on 05/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck matey I am sure you can do it! Donation by Cllr Rose Bailey on 04/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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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 on 31/05/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy.......A great cause with amazing individuals! Donation by Paula Hamilton on 19/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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A great cause. If you can walk 22 miles, you could dance all night long... Donation by Dancenorthwest on 15/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Dave! Don't forget your waterproofs. Donation by Rachel Howard on 14/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck - rather you than me! Donation by Sonia Agnew on 14/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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You can do it, bro!! Donation by Pam France on 10/05/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, love. You can do it! Donation by Ann Cotterill on 06/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well...someone has to start the bidding!! Donation by Dave Cotterill on 06/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £265.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £286.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £551.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £70.51 |
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