Raised: 13%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £670.00
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My story

 

Hello and thanks for visiting my fundraising page

The event is over and what a night it was - take a look!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivqFFjk9nsg

The Beverley Raptors lost the game against the White Rose Amateurs 5-7 which wasn't too bad to say that they had a person on their team who had played polo before and was a very experienced horse rider but no hard feelings eh!  However, I was awarded the most improved Pro/Am player of both teams so I did us all proud I think!!!!
 
For all those who have been asking - yes I did!! Spectacularly.  I have the bruises on my right cheek to prove it!! I did so well not falling off once during training but give me an audience .....and it's a whole different matter.
 
We have raised £620 so far on the 'Just Giving' site and I have £1500+ in a bank account just waiting to see if we get match funding which if we do will be just fantastic. Which means over £3500 if we are successful. So a big thank you.

 

Background
I have been selected for a Pro-Am Horse Polo event on the 19th June.  We are the 'warm up act' for an International Game at The Yorkshire Nations Cup, Beverley.

As I can barely ride a horse this is truly a challenge for me and one I thought  was worthy of a sponsorship request.

I have decided to use this event to raise funds for The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Charitable Foundation.    My sister Janette has suffered for over 20 years with a Liver complaint that was only diagnosed recently but basically means her own body attacks her Liver.  She was given 2 weeks to live. 3 years ago my sister Janette was given the gift of life with a Liver Transplant operation which was undertaken by the experts at St James Hospital Leeds.

By using 'Just Giving' it means the Charity gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, ensures sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, is added to your donation.

This is my way of saying thank you for the fantastic work St James Hospital carried out for Janette, a wonderful sister, a great wife and a nagging mum!!!.  Please help by sponsoring me to do this crazy Horse Polo event.  If I get £1 for every bruise I get I should raise millions!!!!!

There are some links below you may find of interest including some video of me on my 5th lesson!!

Thank you so much,

Love

Lynne

http://www.leedshospitalsfundraising.org.uk/

http://www.nationscup.co.uk/

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=83387&id=623545783&l=08a277ff6a

http://www.facebook.com/video/?ref=sb#/video/video.php?v=82500015783

http://www.facebook.com/video/?ref=sb#/video/video.php?v=82506820783

http://www.facebook.com/video/?ref=sb#/video/video.php?v=82494835783

 

Hi Lynne, meant to do this a long time ago.. Just catching up on emails!! Seems I'm FAR busier than you!! x Donation by Rene Taylor 01/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Lynne :) Donation by John Johnson 01/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope it went well! Donation by Darren West 01/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Nigel Hammersley 30/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck tomorrow, make sure you wallop Morrissey & Fox with your hammer!!! Donation by Matt Atko 19/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Lynne, I am sure you will have "neigh" problem beating the competition. Donation by Richard Moir 19/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Excellent Cause -good luck!! Donation by Dave Bibby 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy!! Donation by Janet Flannery 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry I forgot to order your taxi! Donation by Martin Joice 18/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Looking great on that horse Lynne, you will be turning Pro before you know it, good luck, will be thinking of you. x Donation by Michelle & Clive 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Knock em dead Lynne, good luck, Tara xx Donation by Tara McDaid 18/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

There'll be no shame if you fall off. Just ask Prince Charles. Donation by Dave Thomson 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

"Making Memories" and all in the aid of a good cause. Donation by Steve Bradley 18/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, its a great cause & looks so much fun Donation by helen say 18/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Lynne !! I think I will stay to running Marathons BB Donation by Paul T 10/06/09  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

Enjoy that day - a great cause. Donation by Nick Winckles (friend of Jo) 08/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I won't wish you luck because we won't need it....up the Beverley Raptors xx Donation by Sarah Preston (Lynnes trusty team mate!) 03/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Apologies, Can't make the party now. Good luck with the day and of cours the Polo. See you next Thurs if you are coming out with the M'chster office Donation by Toby Gold 23/05/09  

£50.00

Good luck, can't make the party unfortunately, at the lakes for the weekend. Donation by Dean and Michelle 20/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

It's the horse I'm worried about........... Donation by Stephen Thomson 20/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you have a fun day raising money for a good cause. Janette your a winner and a fantastic lady Donation by Denise (Janette's friend) 20/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry we can't make it, but what a worthy cause. We are donors !!! Donation by mick and sandra (Tim's friends) 20/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy!! Donation by Andrew Bisset 19/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Worth it just to Lynne on a horse !! - great cause LGI has special support from me for Sophia Donation by Lisa Chappell 15/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Lynne, Sorry that neither Paul and I can make your Party. I.m sure it will be a big success. Donation by Louise Murray 15/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With all my best wishes. I met Jan in Leeds when I had my transplant. I'm sorry I won't be able to join your party but I'll be thinking of you all.xx Donation by carol ashbourne 13/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you reach your target Donation by Diane Hill 11/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you and your goal Donation by Andrew Brown 04/05/09  

£50.00

Here's to a fantastic day & cause - well done Donation by Peter Fox (Foxy) 02/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Lynne's Uncle- Dont fall off!!!! Donation by John Freeman 30/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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