James Abdool

James Abdool's Fundraising Page

Fundraising for Ronald McDonald House
£6,375
raised of £5,000 target
by 67 supporters
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UPDATE: I completed the abseil today so thank you to everyone for their sponsorship - your generosity got me through a terrifying ordeal.
James Abdool - 27th September 2009

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Those who know me well will be surprised that I am involved in something to do with heights as I get vertigo going up a ladder! Last year I stupidly did an abseil although I went down Crawley Hospital less than an hour after agreeing to it so had little time to think about it. I am glad that I did because the 20 or so texts that I sent in that hour raised over £1600 and helped make the scanner appeal a reality.

This year I have agreed to come down Guy's Hospital Tower, which at 450ft - higher than the London Eye - is the tallest building in London that can be abseiled. I was only told that last bit after I put my name forward! I hope you will help me raise some well deserved funds for the Evelina Family Trust for their home away from home for families who sadly have a child needing normally long-term treatment at Guy's & St. Thomas'.

If I can raise £3500 it will pay for a room for 3 months - the typical duration of stay for a family at the House. Last year the fundraising was really helped by the generous donation from Rigby & Peller in return for wearing the Superman pants as per the attached photo. I am open to any such ideas this year as I am not doing this for the fun of it!

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About the charity

Ronald McDonald House

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The Ronald McDonald at Guy's is an independent children's charity providing free accommodation and caring support for families whose children are in hospital. Their stay can be from a few days to many months. The House provides a 'home from home' for parents with kitchen's playroom and a secluded garden.

Donation summary

Total raised
£6,375.00
+ £935.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£5,525.00
Offline donations
£850.00

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