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Target: £1,250.00
Raised so far: £2,400.00
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My story

 

Yes it is true.....No joke!!! In September I will be cycling from London to Paris 4 days 360 miles for the Downs Syndrome Association. Quite a challenge for someone who failed her cycling proficiency at school and once got trapped in a fold up Raleigh while cycling along Brighton sea front!

I need to raise a minimum of £1250 before the end of June I need your help!!

As many of you already know the DSA is a cause very dear to my heart and finalIy I have the chance to do some well needed fundraising. My special and truly inspirational sister Kerry was born with Downs Syndrome.Thanks to my amazing parents and family, constant learning support and development in her early years she has exceeded all expectations and now at 27 leads a happy fulfilling life living alone in her own flat and working part time for Sainsbury’s we are incredibly proud of her.

Many of you know Kerry what an inspiration she is, how many hearts and people she touches and how much sunshine she brings.I am doing this challenge for the DSA to help give children with Downs Syndrome the best start and the essential support they need to communicate and live a full rewarding life they deserve just like Kerry.

What is Downs Syndrome?                                                                                                   

Down's syndrome is a life long genetic condition that causes delays in learning and development. Downs Syndrome happens by the presence of an extra chromosome in the baby's cells. Most people have 2 copies of all chromosomes, but people with Down’s syndrome have 3 copies of chromosome 21. Every day in the between one and two babies are born with Down's syndrome. Down’s syndrome is never anyone's fault it just happens. Like any other child, children vary in their abilities and achievements from birth. All people with Down's syndrome will have some degree of learning disability. This means it takes longer to process information, to learn new skills and communicate. Many people with Down's syndrome will experience other health implications and over half of children born with Downs Syndrome will be born with a hole in the heart or bowel problem. With the right help and support many people can acquire the essential practical and social skills even if this takes them longer than usual.

Supporting the Down's syndrome Association where your money will go!

The DSA is a national charity dedicated solely to every aspect of living successfully with Down's syndrome. Providing and supporting people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers, and professionals who work with them, to improve knowledge of the condition and continuously champion their rights.

Education, learning and development are fundamental in providing people with Downs Syndrome the opportunity to communicate and opportunities to lead happy fulfilling  lives. Your kind donations will help provide counselling, advice, speech and language therapy and educational officer support.

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

So please sponsor me now!

sorry i'm so late, but i'm glad i can still donate! i see it was a HUGE success! miss your sweet face! Donation by joan hong 18/09/09  

£20.00

Well done Leigh, you are an inspiration to others to help those not as fortunate as us. Donation by Molly Barby 07/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Leigh, hope all goes well, helen Donation by Helen Silvester 04/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck gorgeous!! So proud of you for doing this. Lots of love Em and Mark xx Donation by Emily Bucknell 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We are so proud of you Leigh and of sister Kerry Donation by Colin and Maureen Hall 28/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My God - your bum is gonna hurt! I hope your Mum has a bucket of ice waiting for you in Paris! Lots of love and good luck! Grant xxx Donation by Grant Brummer 27/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Darren Hall 27/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best Leigh. Donation by Tina Redmond 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a croissant on the other side, Leigh. Good luck! Donation by John, Sue, Emma and James 26/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You go girl, double extra padding for your bum! I'm surprised Kerry's not following behind you in a sidecar!!!! Donation by Lorraine Bateman 26/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Leigh Donation by Rhoda Wong 25/08/09  

£200.00

Good luck Leigh! Donation by Sam Mackrill 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Leigh . Best Wishes from Dewhirst Menswear ... Donation by Greg Seville 24/08/09  

£25.00

Good Luck Leigh Donation by adele willmore 21/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Leigh, a good cause & you'll be size 0 afterwards, XXXX Donation by Aaron Smith 21/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Leigh! x Donation by nikki newport 21/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go Leigh! We'll be waiting at the end with a Mojito for you! Good luck x Donation by Carla Petersen 21/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Leigh. Donation by Sarah Howes 21/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go for it girl! Glad you've got the padded pants for support! Know you can do it, will be thinking of you. Kxx Donation by Queenie 21/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Leigh! xx Donation by sarah proctor 21/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Anthony Robinson 18/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

hey leigh, hope the training went well at the weekend - good luck hun xxx Donation by Faye Davidson 12/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Leigh, it may put you off riding a bike for life!! xx Donation by Denise & Paul Dyer 10/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Leigh! Watch out for the crazy cyclepaths on your way! ;) Donation by ALISON CROMPTON 03/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Now you've reached your target anything else can go towards a new bum! Good luck! xxx Donation by Sophie McNiven 19/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go for it, Leigh - you always enjoyed doing the impossible! Donation by Gerry Reilly 17/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Leigh! Donation by Richard Beale 15/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Leigh. Donation by Colum 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope you're doing this on something more substantial then a fold up Raleigh! Good luck! Donation by Irene 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Leigh. Have a great time. Donation by Jan 13/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,395.00
  Offline donations: £1,005.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £298.97

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