Helen Cooper is fundraising for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Helen Cooper's Fundraising Page

BUPA Great Manchester Run 2008

on 18/05/2008

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Raising money for

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 209617 and Scotland SC038979

The ability to get around is vital in order to live a full life yet thousands of blind and partially-sighted people never leave home alone. We empower visually-impaired people to live their lives how they want to.

We breed and train guide dogs which provide life changing mobility and there are currently 4,500 working guide dog partnerships in the UK. Guide dog owners only have to pay a nominal 50p for their dog to ensure no-one is prevented from having one due to lack of funds but the full lifetime cost of a guide dog from birth to retirement is £49,800. We rely on the support of the public to fund our services.

We also provide other mobility services such as rehabilitation and white cane training as well as campaign passionately to break down barriers – both physical and legal – to enable blind and partially-sighted people to get around on their own.

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Helen Cooper

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Raised: 93%

Target: £200.00
Raised so far: £185.00

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Oh my! Can you believe it - yes I am running the BUPA Great Manchester Run on 18 May 2008. It's a bit of a personal challenge following the 6 stone weight loss and having started training I am LOVING IT! I have asked my mate Jo (pictured with me on the left) to help me, she has run the race before but is doing it this time with me as moral support. Vivienne has also been roped in to taking part - whether or not we all cross the finishing line together is another matter but it's the moral support that counts!

For me this is a huge personal challenge,12 months ago I wouldn't have even considered running for a bus never mind contemplating running in a 10km race. Jo has supported me like no-one else through this weight loss and I couldn't have done it without her and she will be there again at my side during the run and I am so looking forward to it (I wonder if I will feel the same at the start!).

Anyone who has lost a large amount of weight will understand how hard it is to keep it off and this is my way of giving myself the incentive to keep active and help to keep the weight under control.

We have decided to support Guide Dogs and help to support this fabulous charity in providing help and support to those less fortunate than us. It really would be appreciated if you would support them on behalf of me and give me the boost I need to complete the run - I look forward to your messages!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Guide Dogs 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

	Congratulations missy; very proud of you. May this be the first of many. x x x Donation by Michy Moo 22/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	What are father's for? Donation by Daddy Cool 12/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Wont be with you on the day now, but will be there the day after with blister plasters and cold beer! You've done so well m8, you keep me going! xoxox Donation by Vivienne Holtom 12/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best Helen - enjoy yourself! Donation by Fiona Wilson 09/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the run, enjoy the day. Donation by Scott Cornwell 30/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done with your achievements over the last 12 months. We know this will go just as well for you. Donation by Kevin, Helen & Andrew Gordon 29/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the run, Helen. We'll be thinking of you. xxx Donation by Erin and Stu Ray 22/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done Helen! Good luck with the run, you'll have a great day xx Donation by Amy Harper 17/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Run Forrest run!! We will even add a further £5.00 if Darrell abstains from the booze until you finish. Now that will be a challenge!! Donation by Gavin & Sara 03/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope you finish the same day you start. Good Luck Donation by Geoff Cooper 16/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations, you have done really well.Good luck with the run Donation by Bridget Cooper 13/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Get your husband out there as well !! Donation by Ashley Cooper 12/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run gal, RUN!!! Donation by Jo Schneider 11/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I have no doubt that it will be another fantastic achievement by you. I'll be thinking of you. Best wishes Lesley Donation by Lesley Cole 11/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I'll be thinking of you..... probably in the same place as Hubby :) ........... Well done for doing this and good luck xx Donation by Joanne Urmston 11/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I'll be with you all the way!! ..... well, actually I'll be in the beer tent at the finish line, but with you in spirit!! :-) Donation by Hubby!! 11/03/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	What an inspiration.......You go Girl!!!! Donation by Lauren Fazackerley 11/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£185.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£52.18

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