Philip Getty
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Fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis Trust (MS Trust)
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Your generosity is really appreciated and will help many people.
http://www.mstrust.org.uk/about/mission.jsp
Before the marathon took place I had intended to Ski a half marathon (13.1 miles or 21 kilometers per day) for 3 days back to back. A total of 39.3 miles.
As the day approached and the sponsorship began to flood in, I decided that I had better pull my finger out and have a shot at the full distance.
On Friday the 23rd of January in miserable wet cold and cloudy conditions. I completed 27 miles.
On Saturday 24th of January visibility was poor but it had stopped raining. I completed 38 miles.
On Sunday 25th of january in perfect conditions, blue sky, sun etc. I completed 44 miles.
A total of 109 miles covered in 3 days.
I had hoped to raise the sum of £2000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, but due to the overwhelming generosity of my mates, I managed to smash that target and donations are still coming in.
The group that skied consisted of 15 people. Three of us have MS and one Lady has only one leg! All of us completed the challenge. To date the group has raised with this one event somewhere in the region of £50,000.
Next year the Monster Ski is intending to take on a challenge in Whistler, so if you are up for a fun exciting challenge and would like to raise money for a worthy cause then please join us.
Thank you from all of us.
Philip "Huggy" Getty
Thanks for getting this far!
In December 2002 I was diagnosed with the illness Multiple Sclerosis. It was a shock; I was 41 years old and the father of 2 small girls. I was fortunate enough to receive good treatment straight away. As I understood more about the disease I started to realise how lucky I was that the disease was found in its early stages, and that I would be able to live a normal life style. I was extremely lucky.
Since my diagnosis I have been involved in Bayer Schering’s European Patients Advisory Board (EPAB) which helps in the development of products and treatments for MS patients. I have also been involved in the promotion of the early detection of MS.
In my travels I came into contact with the MS Trust. I foolishly agreed to ride a push bike from London to Paris in the summer of 08 to support them. I must have been drunk when I said that. Needless to say I cocked on that adventure.
Since then I have been wrestling with a bad conscience. In order to make amends and come good on my promise I have decided to support the MS trust by taking part in their Monster Ski Challenge, which takes place in Engelberg, Switzerland 22nd- 26th January 2009.
I intend to Ski a half marathon (13.1 miles or 21 kilometers per day) for 3 days back to back.
I would like you to dig deep into your pockets and help me support this worthy cause by sponsoring me. Every penny helps.
Please help me to help others.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: MS Trust 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.
So please sponsor me now!
Thanks
Philip "Huggy" Getty
Im Dezember 2002 wurde bei mir die Krankheit Multiple Sklerose diagnostiziert. Es war ein Schock, ich war 41 Jahre alt und Vater von 2 kleinen Mädchen. Ich hatte das Glück, von Beginn eine gute Behandlung zu bekommen. Als ich mehr über die Krankheit wusste, realisierte ich, dass ich mich glücklich schätzen konnte, dass sie in einem frühen Stadium erkannt wurde, und dass ich ein „normales“ Leben führen können würde. Ich hatte sehr viel Glück.
Seit der Diagnose beteilige ich mich am Bayer Schering’s European Patients Advisory Board (EPAB). Die EPAB setzt sich für die Entwicklung von Produkten und Behandlungen für MS Patienten ein. Ebenso beteiligte ich mich für die Förderung der Frühdiagnose von MS.
Auf meinen Reisen für die EPAB lernte ich dann den MS Trust UK kennen. Der MS Trust ist eine Stiftung, welche in der UK mit und für 85'000 Menschen mit MS arbeitet. Ihre Vision ist es, Menschen mit MS die Möglichkeit zu geben, ein erfülltes Leben zu leben.
Ich war so töricht und habe mich dazu bereit erklärt, im Sommer 2008 an einer Fahrradtour von London nach Paris teilzunehmen. Ich war wohl betrunken, als ich das gesagt habe. Es ist unnötig, zu erwähnen, dass ich dieses Abenteuer verpasst habe.
Seitdem plagt mich mein schlechtes Gewissen. Um etwas zu ändern und meinem Versprechen gerecht zu werden, habe ich mich entschieden, den MS Trust UK zu unterstützen, indem ich am Monster Ski Challenge teilzunehmen. Dieses findet vom 22. – 26. Januar in Engelberg, Schweiz, statt. Ich plane, während drei Tagen einen Ski Halbmarathon (13.1 Meilen, 21 km/Tag) zu fahren.
Gern möchte ich euch bitten, tief in eure Taschen zu greifen und mit Sponsoring diese gute Sache zu unterstützen. Jeder Pfennig hilft.
Dankeschön
Philip “Huggy” Getty