Andy Baldwin
Lou and Andy - Cycling and running miles in 2018
Fundraising for Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity
Story
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We’re running and cycling more miles than we’ve ever done before during 2018, all in aid of the QE Hospital Charity, Birmingham.
Why the QE charity? Lou, was admitted to the QE in November 2012 for brain surgery having been diagnosed with a brain tumour that October. The tumour (meningioma) was successfully removed following invasive surgery and subsequently found to be benign, thankfully. The care and support she and our families received during her time in the hospital was second to none, as was the rehab and continued aftercare.
In October 2016, she gave birth to our beautiful daughter and this January was given the 5 year all clear from tumour regrowth. If that isn't enough, she's also training for the Birmingham Half Marathon having completed several running events since giving birth, including the Birmingham 10k.
To this day, we firmly believe that without the specialist care of the QE, our story may be a little different and we'll be forever grateful for their support. With this in mind it's time to give a little something back.
We've set an aim to raise one thousand pounds and hope you are able to support our challenge.
A cliche it may be, but you'll never know if you're ever going to need the specialist services of the QE, we certainly never thought we would, so I hope you're able to help me ensure that others can also benefit from the amazing facilities and staff at the QE in the future.
Here’s a list of the events we plan to complete during the year:
Andy
- Banks’s Round the Wrekin 20th May - 64 miles
- Wolverhampton to Aberdovey 15th June - 113 miles
- JLT Condor 70 Years Sportive 8th July - 70 miles
- Vyrnwy to Bala via Hellfire Pass 3rd August - 65 miles
Overall, looking to ride 2,000 miles including training.
Lou
- Birmingham 10k - 6th May
- Birmingham half marathon - 14th October
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
We’re running and cycling more miles than we’ve ever done before during 2018, all in aid of the QE Hospital Charity, Birmingham.
Why the QE charity? Lou, was admitted to the QE in November 2012 for brain surgery having been diagnosed with a brain tumour that October. The tumour (meningioma) was successfully removed following invasive surgery and subsequently found to be benign, thankfully. The care and support she and our families received during her time in the hospital was second to none, as was the rehab and continued aftercare.
In October 2016, she gave birth to our beautiful daughter and this January was given the 5 year all clear from tumour regrowth. If that isn't enough, she's also training for the Birmingham Half Marathon having completed several running events since giving birth, including the Birmingham 10k.
To this day, we firmly believe that without the specialist care of the QE, our story may be a little different and we'll be forever grateful for their support. With this in mind it's time to give a little something back.
We've set an aim to raise one thousand pounds and hope you are able to support our challenge.
A cliche it may be, but you'll never know if you're ever going to need the specialist services of the QE, we certainly never thought we would, so I hope you're able to help me ensure that others can also benefit from the amazing facilities and staff at the QE in the future.
Here’s a list of the events we plan to complete during the year:
Andy
- Banks’s Round the Wrekin 20th May - 64 miles
- Wolverhampton to Aberdovey 15th June - 113 miles
- JLT Condor 70 Years Sportive 8th July - 70 miles
- Vyrnwy to Bala via Hellfire Pass 3rd August - 65 miles
Overall, looking to ride 2,000 miles including training.
Lou
- Birmingham 10k - 6th May
- Birmingham half marathon - 14th October
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.