Katrina Hales is fundraising for Alstrom Syndrome UK

Katrina Hales's Fundraising Page

Henley On Thames Triathlon Sprint

on 21/06/2009

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Raising money for

Alstrom Syndrome UK

Charity Registration No. 1071196

Alstrom Syndrome causes childhood blindness, hearing loss, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes type two, obesity and many related health problems. Alstrom Syndrome UK (ASUK) is a small family run charity providing support and advice to families living with Alstrom Syndrome. We provide newsletters an annual family conference and quarterly clinic support.

Page owner

Katrina Hales

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Raised: 114%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £569.00

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My story

Well, I did it, and without any aches or pains the next day....result!!!

Total time was 1h 37mins.....not the fastest but not the slowest either. So pretty pleased with that!

If your wanting a laugh you can find some photos on the following link (selecting the triathlon and entering my name)

http://www.sportcam.net/default.aspx

In fact, you may call me mad, but I really enjoyed the training and the actual event. So I have entered another one, which will be taking place in Thame on 26th July.....so the training continues!!!!

Thank you to you all for you generous donations. I am so happy that I managed to meet my target, with your help. As you know it will go to a great cause!

If you wanted to sponsor me but haven't managed to for one reason or another, my page is still active (so taking you donations) up to 3 months following the event, so it's not too late.

For those that are visiting my page for the first time, below is a brief explanation on the charity you will be supporting.

Alstrom Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, which appears as a unique collection of distressing conditions (highlighted below). Some or all of these conditions appear in childhood & through adolescence & are devastating to patients & their families. All affect quality of life & some are life threatening with the result that it is the exception for sufferers to reach middle age. This condition is so rare that there are only about 50 known cases in the UK. However because the symptoms are shared with other disorders, correct diagnosis is often late or missed altogether with disastrous consequences for those affect.

By sponsoring me to complete the triathlon, not only will you be supporting Alstrom Syndrome UK to help families affected, but you'll also be helping increase awareness of this terrible genetic disorder.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Alstrom Syndrome UK 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.

Once again thank you for your support!!

	I'm sorry it's taken me so long - well done though - fantastic cause and am really proud of you. x Donation by Tappy 03/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Katrina Hales 29/07/09	£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 16/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Katrina Hales 09/07/09	£264.00 + £74.46 Gift Aid
	Sheila & Kingsley Donation by Mike Hales 18/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I know you will do it, I've seen how hard you have been training. Better you than me though. All the best. x Donation by Stacey Paxton-Rhodes 18/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Kate - hope it all goes well - we will be all thinking of you! Donation by Victoria Broadley 15/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I always thought you were mad....now you've just gone and proved me right!! Good luck xx Donation by Tracey McGinley 11/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wish you the best of luck, the training will see you through!! Donation by Richard C Green 09/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Nothing to eat but rice, pasta, chicken and egg white omelettes from now on then? Donation by Chris Walton 08/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I am sure you will find it a walk in the park. Good luck! Donation by Ian Stevenson 07/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! - I'm sure you won't need it. Donation by Ben Woodcock 05/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	triathlon - sounds pretty easy to me, not sure what all the fuss is about.......good luck and sure you'll enjoy it Donation by Paul Hunter 04/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck in getting under your two hour time target Donation by James Drury 04/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Just make sure you have at least 7 or 8 pints the night before and you'll do fine Donation by The Barf 03/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done - I'm sure you will be by the time you finish! Donation by Mike & Jan Hales 03/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I'm sure all your training will pay off. Good luck! Donation by Sophie Watts 03/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Stuart Sims 03/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Hope it goes really well. x Donation by Bobby Ball 02/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	With your hard work we're sure you'll succeed ! Donation by Trevor & Bernadette 29/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sounds like a great event and a good cause - best of luck! Donation by Suzy & Tom Mugford 28/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£569.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£160.49

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