John Habkirk is fundraising for The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre

Eiona's My Marathon Challenge 2006

Eiona's My Marathon Challenge.

on 31/05/2006

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Team members:

Eiona Roberts

Raising money for

The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre

Charity Registration No. 1033731

The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC) is a proactive and innovative charity passionately committed to supporting anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis through access to unbiased information and advice. Our approach is to encourage individuals to make choices that are appropriate to their daily lives, empowering them to maximise their potential.

Some of the services MSRC provides include:

* A 24 hour, freephone Telephone Counselling Service available 365 days a year * An advisory service with access to MS Specialist Advisors and a Welfare Rights and Benefits Advisor * Publish the renowned MS journal, New Pathways * Maintain a comprehensive website, updated daily and providing a lively online community through its forums and chat rooms

MSRC strongly believes that "Life is for Living" and by providing unbiased information and advice, people affected by MS can make choices that are relevant to their particular needs.

Page owner

John Habkirk

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Raised: 131%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £656.20

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My story

My name is Eiona Roberts and thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I’m 51 years of age and have Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis which started as benign 21 yrs ago. I’m still mobile on my legs but for very short periods of time only, therefore the day at home can be very long.

The only way I’ve managed to get by when I get patches of decreased mobility is with the invaluable 24/7 support of the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre and its online community of like people.

Two years ago, MSRC first issued their annual My Marathon Challenge in which we, our families and friends are encouraged to raise much needed money for MSRC because it relies solely on charitable donations to keep afloat. The event is based around the figure of 26.2, this being the number of miles of the Flora London Marathon which is MSRC’s biggest source of revenue.

My challenge this year will be to remain afloat myself. By this I mean that I shall swim non-stop for 26.2 minutes (front crawl). I don’t know how many lengths I can manage in this time therefore people may donate a lump sum for my effort or a certain amount of money per length – the total number of lengths will be revealed after my swim, however I anticipate it to be in the region of 35 + lengths.

I shall be doing this on a day between 29^th May and 1^st June 2006 - more details to follow.

Please would you reach the unfathomable depths of your wallets and pockets in order to keep MSRC, and MSers alike, afloat?

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks,

Eiona.

About the MSRC

The Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre (MSRC) is a proactive and innovative charity, passionately committed to supporting anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis through access to unbiased information and advice. Our approach is to encourage individuals to make choices that are appropriate to their daily lives, empowering them to maximise their potential.

	Well done FGS !!! As said, here is our donation Donation by John and Yvonne 10/07/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Offline donation Donation by HGRoberts 03/07/06	£20.00
	Yet another offline donation. Donation by Huw Roberts 19/06/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Further offline donation Donation by Huw Roberts 11/06/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A small donation collected off line. Donation by Huw Roberts 05/06/06	£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lizzie Gilchrist 02/06/06	£10.00
	Best wishes Eiona. You are very brave for even attempting this challange. Donation by Zepto 31/05/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Have a good one!! Donation by Suzanne Fisher 31/05/06	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Wondrous! all the very best Donation by sian willing 25/05/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	If you believe it you can achieve it! Pob lwc! Donation by Lois 24/05/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I knew there was a good reason for me waiting 'til I sponsored you! Good luck friend Donation by Ann Woodall 23/05/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!!!! Donation by shell 21/05/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Make a splash!! Donation by Jo 21/05/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	BEST OF LUCK WITH THE SWIM! EVERY CONFIDENCE IN YOU. XX Donation by SUE HORRELL 16/05/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck x Donation by Victoria Quinn 11/05/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it! Donation by Sylvia Brown 09/05/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We know you can do it Go Go Go Donation by Eurof and Vi 08/05/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	GO MAM GO! Donation by stiff 05/05/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck you can do it Donation by Debbie Buckley 04/05/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Huw Roberts 03/05/06	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You go for it & i wish you all the success in reaching your target. Donation by Ellen 03/05/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ali 25/04/06	£10.00
	To help you on your travels Donation by SirStanGhost 18/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Just go with the flow Donation by Gail 18/04/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the swim Donation by Lorna McD 11/04/06	£20.00
	Good luck Eiona !! Donation by Carol Lamb 08/04/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hey, you got webbed feet yet woman?? ;o) Donation by Jay 07/04/06	£5.00
	Good luck with your 'marathon' challenge Donation by Cecilia Duracell Bunny 07/04/06	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	It'll be blissfully quiet for 26.2 minutes ;0) Donation by Flowerlass & Hubby 05/04/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	You realise you'll have to change names to 'Fit Girl Swim'after this right ?! Donation by G x 05/04/06	£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£656.20
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£161.11

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