Raised: 148%
Target: £13,000.00
Raised so far: £19,296.98
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My story

 


Well we made it in 2hrs, 27mins, 9secs, and a very special thank you to all of you who so kindly supported us, both financially, physically and in spirit. The sun shone (as it does each and every time we run with you Rachel!), and the setting was perfect. Saturday was great fun watching our own, and thousands of other children run their hearts out along the banks of the Tyne - well done to you all, and what fun you had doing it. Sunday was an amazing day. We felt honoured to be taking part in such an event with so many inspirational people. Although we trained religiously, none of us were quite prepared for it being literally an 'uphill struggle'!  And to pinch an expression from another fundraiser, every aching muscle was worth every penny raised!


Once again a huge thank you from all of us xxx (kisses from the girls)


Back in 2006, not long after one of our closest friends was diagnosed with MND, an intrepid group of us cycled across the country to raise funds and awareness for MNDA, an all too often underfunded and wonderful charity. Three years on it's time for us to put our bodies to the test again, only this time we will be pushing our close friend Rachel in a wheelchair around the testing 13 miles of the Great North Run on 20th September 09. Our children will also be taking part in the Family Run on the same weekend, so please support us all you can. 

Rachel's story says it all!

My name is Rachel, I am 41 years old and I was diagnosed with MND 5 yrs ago. At that time it felt like somebody had pulled the plug on my life, I had two beautiful boys, age two and five, who I so desperately wanted to see grow up, and my lovely husband who had just been told his wife was terminally ill. For those who know me my hobbies were riding horses, running, walking and generally being outdoors.  Life was mentally grim on David and myself for a while until my perspective on life changed greatly – for the better!

Now here we are in 2009 counting myself very fortunate to be alive and surrounded by an amazingly, happy, loving family and some of the kindest, understanding friends anyone could want. I can no longer do a lot of the practical things I used to be able to do and we, as a family, have received invaluable help and support from the MNDA.  Therefore, we wish to raise as much money as we can so that other people may benefit from this amazing Charity –

PLEASE DIG DEEP! We will run our socks off for it.

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Thank you       

John, Rosin, Rachel, David, Ann, Allan & ALL our kids.

Donation by anonymous 08/11/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done everybody Donation by Harrisons Ltd 06/11/09  

£25.00

Great effort for a great cause Donation by Harrison Hunter Trading Ltd 06/11/09  

£25.00

Well done everybody Donation by Thomas Harrison 06/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

congratulations!! Donation by anonymous 22/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well Done to Rachel, David, Jack, Jolyon, family and friends for raising a fantastic amount !! Donation by Staff at Mere Brow C.E Primary School 21/10/09  

£37.00

A little bit more from the collection box at Bernard Dickinson Donation by John Dickinson 20/10/09  

£40.80 + £11.51 Gift Aid

every penny counts!!!!!! Donation by Collection Boxes!!!! 15/10/09  

£53.58 + £15.11 Gift Aid

Well Done great effort for a great cause Donation by David Hyton 15/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

With a little help from friends! Thank you all. Donation by Big Al 13/10/09  

£811.60 + £228.91 Gift Aid

Donation by Ann Palmer 12/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations to the team on such a wonderful achievment! Donation by anonymous 08/10/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Well Done Everybody Great Effort Donation by Tarleton Corinthians FC 08/10/09  

£50.00

Well Done !! Donation by David, Rachel, Ruth, and Lois 08/10/09  

£254.00 + £71.64 Gift Aid

Well Done !! Donation by Graham Rigby - Leighton Oils 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Ann and team you ve done brill !! Donation by Maureen and John 07/10/09  

£10.00

Well Done !! Donation by The White Family 07/10/09  

£50.00

Great achievement for a wonderful cause. Donation by David Ruby 06/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done everyone! From Jeff and co at Forshaws salads Donation by FORSHAWS SALADS 06/10/09  

£50.00

Well done team - great effort Donation by Alan & Enid Facer 06/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done guys - you put us to shame! A wonderful achievement. So sorry we weren't here to congratulate you in person. love to you all xx Donation by Becks & Charlie 06/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Rowland,Gill,Jonathan and Andrew and co x 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well Done Hope it wasn't to hot on the day Donation by Robin & Bill Heaps 02/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well Done Fantastic Effort Donation by David Wrennalls 01/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done to you all x Donation by Peter, Marina Fiddler & Family 29/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Many congratulations to your team Fantastic Time Donation by David & Eileen Norris 29/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well Done Hope you had a great day Donation by Howard Pilkington 28/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well Done Donation by Harry Edmondson 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done everybody Donation by Jessica 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done Great Effort Donation by John & Betty Parkinson 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £16,425.98
  Offline donations: £2,871.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £3,577.53

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