Raised: 223%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £1,116.00
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

On the 12th September I won't be on the boat but instead swimming a mile in the Lake.  I will be swimming for the Sarah Matheson Trust , a charity which has particular relevance to me.

As many of you will know my dad suffers from Multiple System Atrophy.  It is a degenerative disease which leads to problems with balance, movement and automatic functions of the body - it is very similar to Parkinson's, only worse in many respects. The Sarah Matheson Trust is the only UK support charity for people living with MSA and their families and that's why I want to support it.

I am going to be shameless in my request for sponsorship.  If this means that other people do not have to suffer like my dad and if more support is available then it will be worth it. So please dig deep and think of me on 12th September.

Kate x



Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sarah Matheson Trust for Multiple System Atrophy gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Better late than never, eh? Well done, Kate!! Donation by Great great godmother 23/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Turton Rotary, Rachel and Ken, Judy, Elsie..... Donation by Anonymous 07/10/09  

£210.00

Well done Kate - we were thinking of you whilst in seefeld!! xxx Donation by Chris and Pete 30/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good to hear you made it, and well done. Lengthways next year? Donation by Catherine Brereton 16/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Kate, and for such a worth while cause. Love Em & Mart xx Donation by Emily Porter 13/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun! Donation by The Foster Buckleys 13/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done - I assume! Donation by Red Dawn Mast Monkey 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Taz! Be thinking of you (warm & dry!) Its a brilliant cause and we think you're a star. Hugs & kisses Debs, Chris & Will xxx Donation by Debbie Dyson 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Kate! We'll be there cheering you on. Donation by Gill, Steve, Louise & Eleanor 10/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by The Frains, Nora, Colin, Brian and Margo 10/09/09  

£105.00

Good luck Kate. I'm not sure why your super fit husband isn't doing it with you. The Ashby's Donation by Paul Ashby 10/09/09  

£31.00 + £8.74 Gift Aid

Best of luck Kate. Hope it's a very still day with no waves! x Donation by Eileen Donnelly 07/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck gorgeous!! With lots of love Em , Rich and Hen xxx Donation by Emma Goodhead 02/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best kate for your swim - hope you are as fast across the lake as Donald Campbell was. X Donation by Sue Grocott 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, mum, dad, Philippa, Pat and Eric Donation by Anonymous 26/08/09  

£130.00

A fantastic cause...and a great challenge...good luck Kate! Donation by Dominic & Shannon 11/08/09  

£25.00

Good Luck Kate! Donation by Leonie, Paul, Arthur & Charles 11/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck, Kate! This year Windermere; next year the Caribbean...? Donation by The Davies 10/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck Kate, we will be thinking of you. regards Brendan and Teresa Donation by Brendan Moran 08/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We'll be thinking of you... If you need any tips on which stroke to use just let me know!! x Donation by Helen, Rich and Elliot 05/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

and I'll double it if you come in ahead of me!! Donation by dave bentley 04/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Kate, and make sure you get that wet suit. Donation by Sandra Sealey 03/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great cause. Good luck! Donation by Maureen Firkins 31/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope that the swim is more enjoyable than John covering you with grease first! full of admiration Donation by The Hancocks 29/07/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck … and a good cause Donation by Colin and Pamela 29/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are our engine.......kick, kick! Donation by Our Tern 28/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck X Donation by Dale Greenwood 26/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,116.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £182.21

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