Over 60 Angels, 1 aim - to see off CF
Page creator: Emily Thackray
Event: Hydro Active Women's Challenge 2006
Event Date: 3rd Sep 2006
Team Members: Emily's Angels (see below)
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WE DID IT!!
About our charity : Cystic Fibrosis Trust Cystic Fibrosis Trust
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust funds research into a cure for Cystic Fibrosis, the UK's most common life-threatening inherited disease.
Charity Registration No 1079049
Fundraising target:  £15,000.00
Our donations to date :  £ 15,897.24
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On Sunday 3rd September, Emily was given day leave from hospital and achieved her aim of making her way round Hyde Park, with over 70 wonderful Angels by her side. Despite only leaving intensive care 6 weeks ago and still having patches of collapse on her right lung, Emily got out of her wheelchair and walked the final 500 metres, 5 times the distance anticipated by the doctors. We are incredibly grateful for everyone's support, please please keep sponsoring us, as each and every penny counts. Thank you.

 

Update, August 2006

This month, Emily's Angels have been named "Fundraiser of the Month"! This is a fantastic boost, particularly as Emily has suffered a severe setback in her health, with a series of collapsed lungs putting her in a critical condition in intensive care for a short time. She is now fighting back and determined to join her Angels on the day, chest drain or no chest drain! For further updates, Emily's blog address can be found at the bottom of the page.

 

Thank you for visiting our sponsorship page. Please dig deep and give what you can.

 

I am 22 years old and have Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is the UKs most common, life-threatening inherited disease. It affects mainly the lungs and the digestive system, with thick sticky mucus causing repeated chest infections which progressively damage the lungs. The average life expectancy of 31 and there is currently no cure.

 

Due to the severity of my lung damage, last March I was assessed for a double lung transplant. I was told that without one I had a year left to live. Maybe two if I was lucky. 14 months later, I have beaten the odds and am still here, still fighting, but also still waiting, and my time is running out. I wear oxygen 24 hours a day and use a wheelchair, which allows me to participate in essential girly shopping trips, but life is getting harder and simple things like putting on my socks leaves me breathless.

 

A team of over 50 wonderful people are becoming my Angels for the day, and will be walking/running 5 kilometers in aid of the CF Trust on 3rd September. I shall be accompanying them in my wheelchair, and if I am well enough I am aiming to whack my oxygen up and walk the final stretch as far as I can!

 

I am determined to fight and get my transplant and a new chance at life, but the future is uncertain, with 50% of people waiting for a lung transplant dying before they get one.

 

With your help, children born today with CF will not face this uncertainty. We can keep improving treatments and facilities for people with CF and ultimately find a cure.

 

Thank you for your support, it really will make a difference. And hey who knows, if I have had my transplant by then, maybe I will be sprinting the final straight!

 

Emily’s Angels are: Ali Alcock, Jacqueline Ali, Sarah Anderson, Katie Arotsky, Charlie Arscott, Freya Austin, Lizzy Barford, Lorraine Barnes, Laura Batchelor, Katie Borland, Debbie Brice, Ashlee Brown, Lainey Brown, Louise Bruce, Shirley Buxton, Sheena Camplin, Vivienne Clemons, Sara Coffey, Alice Coleman, Doreen Collins, Ruth Collins, Lizzie Cutler, Emily De Galwey, Rose Donnelly, Jemima Dryburgh, Jess Dryburgh, Caroline Gibbs, Shadow Gilboa-Way, Jacinth Greenbank-Clemons, Stacey Hall, Nikki Hallum, Nicky Hardwick, Mariam Haque, Becky Hayward, Charlotte Hayward, Emma Hickey, Claire Hider, Rita Hill, Susanna Jacobsen, Jessica Jones, Laura Jones, Jackie Keir, Isabel Kennedy, Fiona Keyzor, Sheena Kirk, Rachel Laird, Kristie Lee Thomas, Jane Loyd, Gill Lombard, Kam Matharu, Katie Miller, Sarah Milne, Michelle Mullarkey, Charlotte Newman, Sharron Newman, Tineka O'Mara, Sue Pearson, Michelle Piggin, Hilary Preece, Jackie Rice, Geraldine Roche, Lauren Scott, Julia Self, Angela Smith, Kat Taylor, Abigail Thackray, Anne Thackray, Lucy Thackray, Lynsey Thomas, Jess Walters, Felicity Waterton, Gill Waterton, Ro Waterton, Lynne Wellstead.

 

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

 

 

For more information on Cystic Fibrosis visit

http://www.cftrust.org.uk

For more information on Organ donation visit http://www.livelifethengivelife.co.uk

For more information on Emily and her progress visit http://www.pinkandsmileyhydroactive.blogspot.com

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Elizabeth Talbot 27/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Stumbled across this on the net - inspirational. Well done! 
Steven Barker 20/10/2006 £25.00 £7.05  
Hard workin Nursie!!!/just passin by 20/10/2006 £10.00 £2.82 I wish you the very best of luck and pray that your health improves dramatically. God Bless x x  
Qasim Haque 03/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
Suzie 03/10/2006 £200.00 n/a Donations collected offline 
MoO 03/10/2006 £25.00 n/a Last minute donations collected in 
Laura Batchelor 03/10/2006 £50.00 £14.10 For my wings (& a little extra),which allowed me to fly around hyde park for you!You're the best x  
Deborah Brice 01/10/2006 £50.00 n/a The last of my sponser money. 
Gramps 26/09/2006 £104.00 n/a From the many wonderful staff at The Brompton who made it possible for Emily to take part on the day 
Shadow & Ocean 26/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 A kind donation for a virtual stranger in the playground - seen us in the local paper!! 
Anon 25/09/2006 £10.00 n/a Well done 
MoO 25/09/2006 £240.00 n/a Donations collected offline 
mariam 23/09/2006 £10.00 n/a Wll done Em!! 
Stella Edwards 22/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Well done to all the angels! Especially Emily - you are inspirational (: 
Rich 22/09/2006 £15.00 £4.23  
'little group' supporters! 20/09/2006 £100.00 n/a With huge Congratulations to Em! 
Emma & Rory McBride 18/09/2006 £5.00 n/a Donation for seeing pics of Andy dressed as an angel xx 
Customers from The Rigger pub. Elton. Chester. 17/09/2006 £100.00 n/a Well done everyone 
Sue A 17/09/2006 £100.00 £28.21 Well done everyone and good luck Emily. 
Stuart Willes 17/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Nice one girls! 
Peter Geen 17/09/2006 £3.00 n/a Well done 
Jessica Jones 16/09/2006 £50.00 n/a Money raised offline 
Jess J's Mum and Dad 16/09/2006 £100.00 n/a We're so proud of you 
Fisky 14/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Flamin' brilliant girl!  
primrose skelton 14/09/2006 £5.00 n/a Well Done Jaq 
The Dale Family (through Jacqui Cowlard) 13/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 An inspiration to us all - very well done! 
Peter Chadburn and Kathy Dobbin 13/09/2006 £40.00 £11.28 Well Done - We are friends of Charlie 
Andy Healy 11/09/2006 £70.00 n/a Late donations for Andy dressing up! xx 
Arshi Haque 11/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Well done indeed Emily! 
Rachel Regan 10/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 What can I say......totally inspiring. Well done Emily and all of the Angels x 
Jennie (Lizzy B.'s Mum) 09/09/2006 £25.00 £7.05 Well done to Emily and all her Angels! 
Margaret and Robin Willes 09/09/2006 £10.00 n/a What a wonderful achievement for Emily and her angels. 
Ruxley Church Ladies Group 09/09/2006 £25.00 n/a Well done! 
Flick 09/09/2006 £114.00 £32.15 Money - plus wings!!! 
Jo Tomazou 08/09/2006 £25.00 £7.05 Well done, what you have achieved is special and truly inspiring. xx 
Sue Saville 08/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Congratulations, Emily and Angels! 
Tina Rodgers (Livvy's Friend) 08/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Well done! 
Shadow, Ilan, Nayan, Tallin and Ocean 08/09/2006 £41.00 £11.56 £10,000!! Many thanks for a wonderful day. Keep up the good work Em, you'll be home in no time!! 
Linda and Roy Baker 07/09/2006 £5.00 n/a Well done 
KEN & MARY 07/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Thinking of you 
stuart m 07/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82  
Debra Sadeh 07/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 looking for justgiving web page inspiration, found your page and was so amazed by your courage!! 
Clare CRUICKSHANK 06/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Well done everyone x  
Laura Grainger (PLC) - lizzys friend 06/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 well done to you all xxxx 
Alexandra Travis 06/09/2006 £10.00 n/a Discovered you through Bill Bailey's website - reading your blogs has left me incredibly impressed. 
Katie Emsden 06/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Well done everyone, a great achievement! 
Jo Tarrant 05/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Well done all the angels!! It was a fantastic day! :-) 
Ally 05/09/2006 £20.00 n/a for my wings and a bit extra, Big hugs to Emily well done chickie 
Anonymous 05/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Congratulations! 
Rachel 04/09/2006 £100.00 £28.21 Congratulations, Emily. What a fantastic effort! 
Anonymous 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 You're an inspiration - thank you from another PWCF 
Emma Gerrish's Dad (PCL) 04/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Good on ya Mate 
Emma Gerrish PCL 04/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Well Done! 
John and Rosie via Justin Hider 04/09/2006 £20.00 n/a Well done 
Nick 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 I've recently found your blog via justgiving and have found it incredibly moving and inspirational. 
Gilly 04/09/2006 £50.00 £14.10 tired but happy 
Cath & Julie from PCL 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82  
Grandad 04/09/2006 £50.00 £14.10 from one of your oldest admirers, just giving and loving 
Jelly Ele 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Wow, you are all amazing and a true inspiration to us all 
Jonathan @ JG 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Truly amazing. What else can be said? 
Laura Williamson 04/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 I wish I could give more, well done to all of you, especially you scoffey!! I am proud of you! 
Liz R 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Found your blog through Justgiving and think you're an inspiration. Well done! 
Claire Jankowski 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck from the respiratory technicians at the BRI 
Katie Piatt 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 You're amazing. 
Ben 04/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Well done! 
Paula Rahman 04/09/2006 £10.00 n/a Those tutus were fantastic Sarah and Jess!  
Jo 04/09/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Well done everybody.  
Elaine Bennett 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Well done. Keeping my fingers crossed for a transplant to come up soon. 
James 04/09/2006 £15.00 £4.23 Well done my love! Very proud of you! 
Will McGuinness 04/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
Becky H 04/09/2006 £15.00 £4.23 Don't think I ever paid for our wings - whoops. Well done Angels xx 
dave strange 04/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82  
Sophie Hargreaves 03/09/2006 £25.00 £7.05 Glad the day went well! 
Emma and Michael 03/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Well Done! Been thinking of you all. Thanks for making us aware of CF. 
Bill H & Jax 03/09/2006 £50.00 £14.10 WELL DONE ANGEL l!!! 
Anonymous 03/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Congratulations to all - reading Emily's blog has bought tears to the eyes! Well done!!!  
Ange 03/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Well done from the mummy of Hollie with cf 
The No Limb-its Too 03/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 WELL DONE ..STAY WELL 
Sarah Fortune 03/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 You GO Girl! xxxx 
Andy Cross 03/09/2006 £20.00 n/a Waited till you had finished coz if you didn't I would have wanted it back ;) Well done Em x 
Nicola H 03/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82  
Amy 03/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Hope I'm not too late - go on angels! 
Graham Pike 03/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82  
MissisSmit 03/09/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Hope everything goes well for you all and pleased that this donation will see you meet your target.  
KJ 03/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 I wish you all the luck in the world! x 
Fellwanderer 03/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 You are an inspiration! 
James' Mum and Family 03/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Quite simply...."Thank You" 
Serena Maini 02/09/2006 £5.00 £1.41 Hi Emily, I'm a friend of Mariams-you may not remember me!Wishing you lots of luck in all you do xx 
Lizzi G 02/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Congratulations and good luck, you're an inspiration. 
Sian Watkins 02/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck!  
Robyn 02/09/2006 £10.00 n/a  
Lucy 02/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck 
Jo Taylor 02/09/2006 £15.00 £4.23 Good Luck my lovelies! 
Ross Hutchinson 02/09/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Thanks for your time- Good luck from Radio Jackie 
Katie Borland 02/09/2006 £20.00 n/a For my wings...All the best for tomorrow Angels! xx 
susan thompson 02/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 I admire what you have achieved - well done and keep going 
Sue 02/09/2006 £20.00 n/a Well done Mum and Ruth. 
Sarah H (saz) 01/09/2006 £10.00 n/a You go, girls! So full of respect for you all - have a great day xxx 
Justin.R 01/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 fly my pretties fly mwha mwhaha! good luck to all of you girls! 
Laura Hickey 01/09/2006 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck to all the angels  
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