Raised: 136%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,360.00
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My story

 

What happened to you?
Out of the blue, I was diagnosed with last stage kidney failure in January 2007 when, bizarrely, I went to A&E after the quad tendons in both my legs ruptured at the knees.  BUT I was lucky - I had my knees repaired (had leg braces and crutches for a few weeks, but could have been worse); was on dialysis for 8 months (not a picnic); and received a kidney from my mum in August 2007 (wey hey).

What are you going to do?
Cycle from Luguvallium (Carlisle) to Segedunum Fort (Wallsend) in 3 days (around 80 miles), from Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May.  The route will follow the Hadrian's Wall cycle route and Roman Road as much as possible.

Erm, how will I know you have completed it?
I have some friends who are cyling all or part of the way with me.  They won't let me away with a trick; and there will be photos of me reaching various stages on the route.

Why 3 days?
The knees!

What are you raising money for?
The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh's Medical Renal Unit Fund and Renal Transplant Unit Fund.  The easiest way to donate to them is through the Lothian Health Board Endowment Fund, but they will ensure the money gets to the two funds.

Why those funds?
Without those two units I wouldn't be able to do the cycle.  But also, to help those, like me, who have severe kidney problems and need or have had a transplant.  Both funds are used for patient support, equipment and vital research.

What do I get for sponsoring you?
My eternal thanks...and knowing that you have done something to help people get through a very difficult time in their lives.

Donation by Graeme, Jess & Ruby 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by marsh'n'val 28/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by jim dewar 26/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Mairi-Claire 24/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Keith & Gems 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Lewis & Jack Miller 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon H 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Angie 21/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Kate B 20/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Iain & Leigh 19/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Kenny, Calum and Katie H 19/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by David S 18/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Dad 17/05/09  

£90.00 + £25.38 Gift Aid

Donation by Dom, Steve and Robert 15/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Murray 13/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Abi Bremner 12/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Lesley & Johny 10/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by the mrs & thomas (again) 09/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon 09/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Hough 08/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Mike, Sara, Philip and Kyle 07/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by The Pope 07/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Laura Maddison 07/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Scott & Carol Miller 06/05/09  

£40.00

Donation by Mhairi & Stuart 06/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Calum B 06/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Susan 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Laura Chalmers 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Vee 05/05/09  

£30.00

Donation by Ross Burnside 05/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,230.00
  Offline donations: £130.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £327.18

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