Lynda Marney is fundraising for ME Research UK (ME Research Group For Education And Support, MERGE)

Lynda Marney's Fundraising Page

Great Glen Way

on 01/09/2009

Very Wet but we made it

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Raising money for

ME Research UK (ME Research Group For Education And Support, MERGE)

Charity Registration No. SC036942

ME Research UK funds high-quality scientific (biomedical) investigation into the causes, consequences and treatment of myalgic encephalomyelitis (also known as ME/CFS). It also has a mission to "Energise ME Research" globally by raising awareness of the illness through the production of high-quality reviews and reports.

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Lynda Marney

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Raised: 106%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,064.30

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The Great Glen Way runs from Fort William to Inverness over one or two large hills. It is about 85 miles long and I plan to complete it on my bike in three days, with Priscilla my pink plastic duck. She wants to be introduced to the monster en-route

I suffer from ME/CFS and recognise that there is not enough awareness of what this illness does to people, and insufficient funds to help find a cure. Many sufferers are intelligent driven people with much to offer society and yet all this is lost.

I imagine it will take at least three months to recover from this venture, if I actually manage to complete it at all.

We managed to complete the event in the time allowed, I really am not sure how I could have done it without my helpers and the Jelly Beans. I was inspired by all the thoughtful people who I have met and spoken to during the last few months, and kept going by the fact that I am basically stubborn through and through. My Ipod kept me amused a lot of the time with appropriate tracks, not sure Priscilla enjoyed the singing though.

I have added a few more photos. It is a beautiful part of the world and I enjoyed feeling vaguely normal and alive for a while.

Thanks again toeveryone who helped.

	Well done Lynda! Have a speedy recovery xx Donation by yvette alldred 14/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done Lynda ( and Pricilla !) xx Donation by Joanne 11/09/09
	congrats on your completing the course Donation by Gareth Williams 07/09/09
	Good luck Lynda! Donation by William Runacre 03/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I wish you the best of luck...do take care of yourself. Kind regards, Simon W. Donation by Simon Wessely 01/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Keep on Reading Donation by Books and Banter 31/08/09	£16.00
	Don't think about the midges think about the money Donation by colin bishop 30/08/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Lynda - it helps to be a little bit mad! :) Donation by "Phil" 21/08/09	£50.00
	Good Luck and I hope you have a padded cycle seat! Donation by Justine Riding 21/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Have a great day and I hope the weather is kind to you. Donation by Express Covers 19/08/09	£50.00
	All the very best Lynda. Great Experience, Great Effort, Great Cause xx Donation by Kevan 15/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	GO GIRL !!!!!!!!! Donation by tim lord 11/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	May the wind be always at your back. And Priscilla take her fair share of the pedalling! Donation by Carole Senior 08/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are inspiring Linda. Donation by Lesley Farrington 06/08/09
	Good Luck Lynda From all at Planet Earth Travel Insurance Donation by Ken Lewis 05/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Lynda Donation by APC Underwriting 31/07/09	£10.00
	Good luck. Cycle fast and them Midgies will not catch you. Donation by Ray Green 23/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you get better soon. Donation by norma foley 11/07/09
	ME hasn't stolen your courage. Watch out the midges don't bite your bum ! Donation by Whizzwheels 09/07/09
	Shine On,You Crazy Diamond Donation by david thomas 21/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Take care! Donation by Norma 18/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Pat & Bob Carson 15/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best Wishes ! Donation by Rose Ledsham 09/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!! Donation by Mandy& Dave Gore 09/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Not sure this is a good idea but go for it. Donation by R Perrin Meeting Donations 09/06/09	£16.00 + £4.51 Gift Aid

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