maria james

maria james's Fundraising Page

Fundraising for Women for Women Events - Genesis Research Trust
£3,000
raised of £3,000 target
by 7 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Cycle Cuba Event 3, on 5 March 2009
We raise funds for vital medical research to ensure the health of women and babies

Story

Hello there, thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I decided to do this challenge in the New Year, to raise money for a charity that I really believe gives women and children the opportunity to live a better life. I particularly wanted to do something that covers a variety of needs and services having been very specific in the past on fund raising.

I completed the Moonwalk of May this year and that in itself was a tough walk, so I am now looking to train hard to get through this awesome task. I was diagnosed with osteoporisis earlier this year and also have an underactive thyroid, coupled with a few pins and plates in my legs, so the ride will not be easy! However I consider that I am very lucky to be here and to have the opportunities that life has afforded me and for that very reason alone I feel it is important to do this and give others the very opportunity to have life.

So on that note, please look up Women for Women Charity and see for yourself the wonderful work they do, and please sponsor me.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Women for Women 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!

Update As of October I have now managed to loose around two stone and continuing with the training regularly, its getting harder but addictive, and I just love cycling!!

November update have now decided to attach a satnav to the bike tried being cool mountain biking in deepest Lavant and got myself totally lost! Came back covered in mud but pleased I found my way out looked more like a renegade than a therapist taken to cyling!!

About the charity

Women for Women Events raise funds to support the work of Genesis Research Trust. Genesis Research Trust finances vital medical research into the causes and cures for conditions affecting women and babies. These include cancer, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and brain damage.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,000.00
+ £22.56 Gift Aid
Online donations
£150.00
Offline donations
£2,850.00

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