My story

GREAT NORTH RUN - September 18th Julie-Anne is running the Great North Run in aid of Andrea's Gift on Sunday 18th September. As she is quite asthmatic (and her training only began about 3 weeks ago!) she isn't aiming for a specific time, just aiming to finish it! 

September 2011 - a busy month for Lyn as she took VR and colleagues donated to this page in lieu of a leaving present. Thank you all - I am really going to miss you all but it had to be done! Also the (very tasteful) calendar was launched on Sept 11th and can be ordered online or by contacting eyrefamily6@hotmail.com

Andrea's Gift Ball 2011 - 26th Feb was organised by Julie-Anne and Rachel .. and what a great night. Everyone seemed to have a ball (!!!), the food & entertainment was excellent and with money still coming in, the amount raised on the night currently stands at £1355.60. Well done girls. A special thank you to Mary and Raminder who both made donations even though they couldn't join us xx

Since Lyn's mum died (see http://www.andreasgift.org.uk/joan_wells.html for her story) supporting Andrea's Gift has become a whole-family affair. In April 2008, we held the second annual 'Andrea's Ball' and on the 10th May John & David completed the Big Bike Ride from Wetherby to Scarborough .. not sure whether David will ever want to sit on a bike again but they raised £370 in the process! Not to be left out, Richard (Grandpa) offered his services as a marshall and Lyn followed behind them all in a car  ...just in case.

At the end of May, Lyn & John celebrated their Silver Wedding and asked guests to donate to Andrea's Gift rather than buy gifts. With over 100 friends & family in one place, another £465 was added to the pot. When Lyn changed job in August to head up the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Team, colleagues at Education Leeds donated the leaving collection to Andrea's gift - a lovely gesture very much appreciated.

Following Suzanne's success in the Great North Run 2007, Rachel & Lyn joined her in 2008 - and both sisters were determined to come out on top. Rachel had been more disciplined with the training regime and completed in a creditable 2h 15 - Suzanne and mum were some way behind but finished together  in 2h50-ish. The vicious rumour that they walked is unjust!

The activities don't stop in 2009; our Glitter Ball on 6th February was another sell-out event, mostly due to Julie-Anne's impressive sales technique, and raised £1570 with the help of match-funding from Rachel's employers (Barclays). Lyn is preparing for the Great North Swim (is Lake Windermere cold?) in September and races Suzanne again in the GNR in the autumn, even though both swore never to do it again! Not to be outdone, John & David are ready for a repeat of the Wetherby to Scarborough Bike Ride with friends Peter & Gail ... while Grandpa continues to support us all and do his own fundraising too!

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My charity

Brain Tumour Research & Support across Yorkshire

Brain Tumour Research & Support across Yorkshire

Charity Registration No. 1095931

Brain Tumour Research and Support across Yorkshire (BTRS) provides a network of resources to patients and their families across the county. Formerly known as Andrea's Gift, the charity also funds pioneering brain tumour research at the Leeds Institute for Molecular Medicine.

Donations 78

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Well done girls - never mind about the time!

Donation by Da'Mo Farah' Sivajoti on 21/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done Jules

Donation by Jason Kelsall on 19/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Christine Shillington on 18/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A leaving gift for Carolyn from colleagues in HR, CP and others.

Donation by work colleagues on 17/09/11

£80.00

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Carolyn - enjoy the cookery master-class!

Donation by H&S team colleagues on 17/09/11

£20.00

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Donation in lieu of a leaving present for Carolyn

Donation by Carole Gillan and TPP Team on 17/09/11

£10.00

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A leaving gift for Carolyn

Donation by Attendance Improvement colleagues on 17/09/11

£20.00

To the Eyre Sisters. Wishing you good luck for your run this week end.

Donation by Shirley Jones on 15/09/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Fran Carter on 12/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Sorry I missed the Ball - well done girls on raising so much. Love from

Donation by Grandpa x on 01/03/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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More profits from ticket sales at the Andrea's Gift Ball on Saturday.

Donation by Julie-Anne & Rachel on 01/03/11

£285.60

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Raised by the raffle at Andrea's Gift Ball on 26/02/11. Thanks everyone!

Donation by Julie-Anne & Rachel on 01/03/11

£230.00

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Had a fantastic time - donation from Rachel and I.

Donation by James Coyle on 28/02/11

£56.00

+ £15.79 Gift Aid

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hope the evening in Feb goes as brilliantly as usual

Donation by mary armitage on 24/02/11

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Two tickets for the dinner please! Carol Robertson & Ann Coulton xxx

Donation by Carol Robertson on 31/01/11

£60.00

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lots of love from Abi & Jonathan xx

Donation by Abigail Clay on 30/01/11

£84.00

+ £23.69 Gift Aid

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We had a great evening with you all at the Summer Ball. Many thanks. Janet and Tim

Donation by Janet Murray on 19/07/10

£60.00

+ £16.92 Gift Aid

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Donation from Stan. Sorry for the delay!

Donation by James Coyle on 09/07/10

£104.00

+ £29.33 Gift Aid

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Julie-Anne -you did such a good job, well done xxx

Donation by Mum & Dad on 30/06/10

£60.00

+ £16.92 Gift Aid

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Ticket money from the Summer Ball - well done Julie-Anne, Love Mum & Dad xxx

Donation by Carolyn Eyre on 30/06/10

£130.00

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Raffle ticket money from the Summer Ball

Donation by Carolyn Eyre on 29/06/10

£152.70

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Well done, look forward to seeing you all at the Summer Ball, Paul and Pam Evans

Donation by Paul Evans on 14/06/10

£54.00

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Well doen so far...see you at the summer ball. Andy and Lisa L

Donation by Andy Leatham on 13/06/10

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Well done - almost there

Donation by Julia Shemilt on 10/05/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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I completed the GNR 2009 too!

Donation by Carolyn Eyre on 18/12/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,608.91
  • Offline donations£3,010.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£7,618.91
  • Gift Aid£636.84

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