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Target: £300.00
Raised so far: £400.00
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My story

 

 Hello all!

 Those of you that know me may be aware that my mum suffers from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) which is also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (C.F.S.) 

M.E. is a debilitating illness that varies in severity. M.E. sufferers experience many different symptoms including severe muscle pain and weakness and disabling levels of physical and mental fatigue. Impaired cognitive functions, anxiety, temperature disregulation and heart palpitations are also common symptoms.

 M.E. is a complex and poorly understood illness as there are so many symptoms and unfortunately some people still do not recognise it as a real illness. In reality an estimated 250,000 people are suffering with M.E. /C.F.S in the UK.

 There is no specific diagnostic test for M.E./C.F.S and patients can display symptoms for many months or even years before a diagnosis is confirmed. The complexity of the illness also means that prognosis can be equally difficult and with no known cure, treatments and medication can only help alleviate symptoms and do not work for all sufferers.

 Funding is desperately needed for research into developing a diagnostic test and finding suitable treatments to help M.E. sufferers so please dig deep and sponsor me to do a skydive in New Zealand! I have put the event date as the 10th October 2007(mum's birthday!) but I cannot actually guarantee the date as I will be backpacking and will not know where I will be until I am there! I can however guarantee that the skydive will take place sometime between 22nd September-14th October!

 Remember every little helps

 Thank you

 Helen Gore x

 Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: ME Research UK (ME Research Group For Education And Support, MERGE) 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well done Helen xx Donation by Maureen & Peter Walter 16/11/07  

£20.00

Hope you are having a really great time and wish you well with the Sky Dive - what an experience! Donation by janet dell 22/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Brilliant Helen, well done! Sorry it's a bit late. Donation by Si Gates 18/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done - see you when you get home Donation by Sara and Ben 07/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done, it's a great charity. Donation by Vanessa, Carole's friend from Sutton M.E 04/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by sharon 03/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're braver than me!! Enjoy the rest of your travels Donation by Jane, friend of helen's Mum 02/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

think this will take you to your target darling - be safe and miss you all very much! xxxxxxx Donation by Laura 02/10/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck smelley xx Donation by Helen's cousin Sam 01/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great freefall be safe love Dad. Best wishes from one cell and Steve. Donation by Helen's Dad 01/10/07  

£30.00

Good luck Helen, you are doing a great thing for some very deserving people. Go Girl xx Donation by Wendy and Dave Hudson 27/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm also a friend of your mums. Hope ur having a great time, we're in Oz too & loving it! Good Luck Donation by Sarah Stuart 27/09/07  

£10.00

MERGE - a wonderful charity to donate to. Thank you! Donation by annette barclay 24/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Ken Jolly 04/09/07  

£100.00

I am a M.E. sufferer also a good friend of your Mum wishing you good luck x Donation by Marian Sporle 13/08/07  

£5.00

Hope your enjoying all your travels, keep well love Nan x be careful! Donation by Nan Pearl 13/08/07  

£20.00

Helen Thank you with all my heart, please be very careful but mostly I hope you enjoy the experience Donation by Carole (Helen's Proud Mum) 13/08/07  

£20.00

Have a wicked trip x Donation by Jack 27/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck!!!! Donation by Rebecca Mulholland 19/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

see you up there squid :) Donation by vikki riley 18/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You must be mad to do this AGAIN!! Good luck and have a fabulous time travelling :-) Donation by Becks 18/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Rather you than me Helen... there's NO WAY I would jump out of a plane!! Good luck! Donation by Jane Brackstone 08/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good for you Helen a really worthwhile cause and ur sooooo brave - lots and lots of luck, Julie xx Donation by Julie Taylor 22/05/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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