Mike Elliott is fundraising for Amy and Friends

Mike Elliott's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Amy and Friends

Charity Registration No. 1119746

'Amy and Friends' exists to help children who suffer from an illness called Cockayne Syndrome. There is currently no treatment available in the UK for Cockayne Syndrome. The charity helps to pay for travel and accomodation to Boston (USA) so that kids can receive treatment and take part in essential drugs trials to help with their illness.

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Mike Elliott

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Raised: 160%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,400.00

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My story

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page. I have just completed the London Marathon on 26th April 2009. I finished the course in 4 hours 12 minutes and 30 seconds.

It was partly a 'fun' personal challenge that I've been considering for a while and also a serious fund raising activity to raise funds for some kids that really need our help.

Please take a few minutes if you can to read about Amy and her friends at www.amyandfriends.org. These kids suffer from Cockayne Syndrome, a terrible illness for which there is no treatment available in the UK.

Cockayne syndrome (also called Weber-Cockayne syndrome, or Neill-Dingwall Syndrome) is a rare autosomal recessive congenital disorder characterized by growth failure, impaired development of the nervous system, abnormal sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity), and premature aging. Hearing loss and eye abnormalities (pigmentary retinopathy) are other common features, but problems with any or all of the internal organs are possible.

Amy and friends raises money to help these children by paying for travel and accomodation to allow them to receive essential treatment in Boston, USA along with activity to raise awareness and create a center of excellence within the UK. They also help the children meet up for mutual support and to take part in research work into their condition.

I have done the difficult part by running 26 miles (...and 385 yards) if you could support me by making a donation to this charity. Your donation will be passed immeadiately to the charity for them to benefit.

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

Thank you for your support.

Mike

	Great cause MIke, well done Donation by Mandie,Gez,Jake+Joe 26/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - excellent cause Donation by Caron 26/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Tough challenge & a great cause. Enjoy it as much as you can. Donation by Roy 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoy! Donation by Hilary 25/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mike! May the force be with you. Donation by Aaron 24/04/09	£25.00
	Good luck, Happy Feet? Donation by Jan-Pieter 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mike Donation by Gareth 24/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Matt Foster 23/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	all the best ! Donation by Abhijit Moharir 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thats further than your bike would go! Donation by Matt Doyle 22/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	enjoy it Donation by Brian 22/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Trot on! Donation by Smurf 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	No running it in a virtual session now... ;) All the best buddy Donation by Martin H 21/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	best of luck Mike. Enjoy yourself. Donation by Ken Warren 20/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Mike, and if you go sub 4 i'll kill you! Donation by Richard Lythgoe 20/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	We will be looking out for you - good luck Donation by Chris & Rick Bonstow 14/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	£1 a mile. Best of luck Mike. Donation by Jean & Steve Foster 07/04/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mike. Donation by Dave Finan 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	:) Donation by skeetly 14/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by mike&janet williams 09/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't forget the go faster stripes!! Donation by Alison Fox 04/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Work the next day remember ! Donation by Peter 25/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation from saoralba, (SV Ecosse), from the org. Best of Luck Mate. Only a fiver, am skint, sorry mate :( Donation by saoralba 15/01/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mike! Donation by Chris Jordan 13/01/09	£20.00
	Good luck and for a worthwhile cause :-) Donation by Foxy 08/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Your the man ! Best of luck. It's a good cause. Donation by Rob F 11/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Fiona 08/12/08	£20.00
	No cheating with that fast motorbike of yours! :-) Donation by Mark & Julie Sams 03/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mike. Happy to pay rather than run :) Donation by Tim Matthews 01/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We know you'll make it, all the best. Donation by The Hamiltons 30/11/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,735.00
Offline donations:	£665.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£282.05

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