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Mark White's page
I'm cycling from John O'Groats to Lands' End for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC) because they saved my daughter's life.
Event: John O'Groats to Lands' End 1000
$3,305.75 raised of $3,032.10 target
74 donations
My Target:
$3,032.10
$3,305.75 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/MarkWhite1000
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My story
Quite often it is very personal, why people choose to raise money for charity, and my reasons are no exception.
At 5 months old, our daughter was lucky enough to catch a cold, which highlighted severe breathing difficulties, which, without the cold to bring them to our attention, would have eventually proved fatal, as the oxygen demands of a growing baby increase rapidly within the first year of their lives.
She was rushed into hospital and was several weeks in Intensive Care. Investigations could not discover why her condition prevailed. A detailed scan showed a heart and trachea abnormality. They told us that things didn’t look good. They said that there was a chance that she could be treated elsewhere. She was transferred to Birmingham Children’s Hospital and after further consultation we were told that although they could perform the heart operation, they could not complete the trachea surgery that was needed to save her life.
It was decided that she would be transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital, where Professor Martin Elliot had been contacted. Professor Elliot, was due to be going to Philadelphia to lecture on the very state-of-the-art procedure that our daughter needed.
We were given no guarantees, as the procedure was groundbreaking at the time. Quite bluntly, we were told that she had more chance on the operating table than on the bed that she lay in. We had no choice. She had to have the operation and the chance to survive.
We were the luckiest parents alive; the operation was a complete success. She had her trachea rebuilt to give her the ability to take in more oxygen. This involved heart by-pass surgery at 5 months old. The recovery was slow, but the worst was over.
Darcey is now nearly 9 years old and is a thoroughly active young girl, doing all of the things that every other 9 year old does. We have visited Great Ormond Street many times so that Darcey could have regular check ups; the last time we went we were told that her progress was such that they didn’t need to see us for another 3 years. We are delighted.
It may be that she may need surgery again, it may not; this is a question that cannot be answered as anyone who underwent this procedure hasn’t reached maturity yet. What we do know is that we have our daughter with us today, and nothing could make us happier. We are eternally grateful to the skill and dedication of the Tracheal team at Great Ormond Street.
I’d love to raise as much money as I can for Great Ormond Street, to give something back – although I could never, ever give enough - and so that other families can have the chance to be as lucky as we are.
That’s why I’m doing this cycle ride.
Please give what you can – it will make a difference.
Also, if it is appropriate, could you please pass the link on to as many people that you know as you can, as this can support the aim to raise as much money as possible.
Mark.
My gallery 9
My updates 3
As the reason for taking on the challenge was for Darcey, I thought it only fitting that she had the final word. "Hello, thank you for supporting my hospital. My Daddy put a lot of effort into his cycle ride, so we met him at Land's End because we missed him" Darcey White aged 9.
Well, I did it! it was great to see Karen and the children at the end of the ride, 1038 miles later. People have been so kind along the way, including the owners of the bed and breakfasts that I've had the good fortune to stay in. I thank everyone who has made a donation.
Fundraising is going really well! I'm overwhelmed by people's generosity, it's brilliant! Darcey had a party today - It's her 9th birthday tomorrow, just reminds me how lucky we are. I've created a blog if people want to follow it: http://markwhite1000.blogspot.co.uk/
My charity
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)
Charity Registration No. 235825
We need to raise £50 million each year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund essential research. Amazing things happen at Great Ormond Street Hospital every day. With your help we can keep the magic alive for our very ill children & their families.
Donations 74
Many thanks to Craig and Jeanine - very much appreciated!
Donation by Mark White on 25/09/12
£30.00
Inspirational mate. Good on ya.
Donation by Garry Kidwell on 20/09/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Big thanks to Marie Cunningham & family, John Broadbent, Sandra, Jess & others for their generous donations. You've all made a difference - thank you!
Donation by Mark White on 17/09/12
£68.00
Fantastic achievement and a great cause from Paul, Karen & Molly Haywood
Donation by Paul Haywood on 07/09/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Last week we went by car from just Leek to Land's End which was bad enough- You have our greatest admiration! Regards Sheila Allcock
Donation by Philip Allcock on 05/09/12
I'll bet it's nice to give your chopper a rest after such a long ride. Nice one monkey man!
Donation by Scott Manifold on 05/09/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Oooppps!! Need a bit more to reach £2000! Big loves!!!
Donation by Emma Williams on 01/09/12
£11.00
+ £2.75 Gift Aid
To make you up to your target mate! Well done, very proud of you. From Emma, John and the guys at Cycle store in Congleton.
Donation by Emma Williams @ Cycle Store Congleton on 01/09/12
£42.50
+ £10.63 Gift Aid
Well done Mark. New you could do it.
Donation by Graham Longshaw on 28/08/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Very kind people! Cathy Wild Orchid, Keith, Gordon Arms, Ade Rogers Barbers, Chris, Laburnum, Chris & Debbie, Brookdale, Connie - Many thanks!
Donation by Mark White on 28/08/12
£149.00
Well done
Donation by Gwen Stephens the christmas tree lady! on 22/08/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
This is the total from people who have kindly donated offline. I would like to add my heartfelt thanks. Lives will be touched by your generosity.
Donation by Mark White on 21/08/12
£454.00
Well Done!
Donation by Mark and Renata Hutchinson on 11/08/12
Good on you bro, a fantastic cause, so proud of you xxx
Donation by Barb and John on 11/08/12
Good to chat to you 2day D looked like your friend and our 1st g/daughter was born with a broken heart How weird is that meeting you today
Donation by D & Tina @ the pub 2day on 08/08/12
Good luck! Saw your page on Jeremy Skill's Facebook (He saw you today on his bike). I will share on my Facebook page too.
Donation by Sarah Thornborrow on 05/08/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Mark, met you today on my bike near Shap in Cumbria, it was lovely to meet you all the best
Donation by Jeremy Skill on 05/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Uncle Mark!! So pleased I can give you a little something to reach your target :)
Donation by Sarah Davies on 04/08/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
On yer bike Mr White! Don't ask me to apply the vasoline!! Proud of you. Conrad, Anne-Marie, Freja and Callum xx
Donation by Conrad Tracy on 03/08/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Enjoy and take care. It's wonderful what you are doing Deb B
Donation by Deborah Broadhurst on 02/08/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Mark.Keep the Blog updated so I can enjoy reading about your aches and pains in the comfort of my living room whilst enjoying a beer!
Donation by Chris Hall on 31/07/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Mark - Have a good ride and try to enjoy but dont forget the vaseline
Donation by Paul Towers on 31/07/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck! :)
Donation by Laura & Tony Smith on 29/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hi Mark Just wishing you good luck & decent cycling weather! We'll be thinking of you- don't get too saddle sore! Love from Sue & Amy xx
Donation by Sue Clarke on 28/07/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck Marky boy! On yer bike!! xx
Donation by Laura Towers on 27/07/12
£5.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations$3,305.75
- Offline donations$0.00
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$3,305.75
- Gift Aid$543.69
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