My story
HI TO ALL YOU LOVELY, GENEROUS SPONSORS 
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ MY PLEA
This is me with Theo "the greatest boy in the universe".. in his words. Actually I agree and its very special for me to hear him say those words because Theo didnt speak, even to say "Mum" or "Dad" till he was 3years old. Until PEACH helped him find his voice.
It is hard to imagine the pain felt by parents not to hear those most natural, bonding words.Worse to then be told that they may never hear them,or be able to communicate, interact or share hugs, emotions and laughter with their child. A diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder often leaves families in despair, their dreams, expectations and aspirations for their little ones cruelly, instantly replaced by a terrifying, unpredictable, unknown future, seemingly out of their control.While they greive for the loss of the 'normal' child they had nurtured, many are also struggling to deal with challenging, often harmful and frightening behaviours from their child who is unable to make sense of the world and who is scared and confused, preferring to shut everything out and opt for a lonely and solitary existence. Imagine the agony of having to watch your child's pain yet be unable to help, to reach them.There is little understanding or help available at this heartbreaking time.
I could not accept that future for my son and searched till I found someone somewhere to help me to help him. I was lucky, I found PEACH. PEACH are their to help with advice, practical support and strategies to help educate and care for affected children and their families.
Theo is now a happy, healthy, smiley, communicative, loving caring and very cuddly son and brother. By climbing Kilimanjaro and raising money for PEACH I hope to give something back to say THANK YOU for helping us to realise the potential of such a lovely lovely boy.
Theos "challenge" is far greater than any mountain I could every climb. Every day he battles with things we take for granted, speaking, listening, commuinicating interacting, understanding. PEACH are Theos "Guides" on his journey, his "climb" He is my inspiration to get to the top of Kilimanjaro with the same tenacity, bravery and good humour he shows every day just to be able to "be part of the real world" Im proud to be his mum.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SPONSOR ME.YOUR DONATION WILL ALLOW PEACH TO CONTINUE WITH THEIR INVALUABLE SERVICE AND GIVE KIDS LIKE THEO A CHANCE FOR A LIFE THAT PROMISES A BETTER FUTURE FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES
Thank you for your donation from me, my family and from the families your donations will help through PEACH
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Morag, well done on the big climb, superb. Donation by Jeff (Gordon) Cree 25/10/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good Luck on your climb Lots of Love Aunty Irene x Donation by MORAG MATHIE 22/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Reach for the stars... Have a fantastic climb! Alison, Howard,Isabelle and Helena Donation by Alison, Howard, Isabelle and Helena 22/10/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Kilimanjaro in 5 inch heels ...bloody impressive. All the best from Down Under. Donation by Phil and Margaret 22/10/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous 21/10/09 |
£118.00 + £33.28 Gift Aid | |
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Well done. From Lavinia Year 2 (and her Mum - we met briefly outside the school office one morning!) Donation by Katharine Johnson 20/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Morag - a fantastic achievement - and amazing fundraising effort! Donation by Jane, Neil, Anna & Lucy McBurney 19/10/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Morag! Hope your feet don't hurt too much! Lots of love from Mark, Kirsty & Caitlin Donation by Mark McGuinness 18/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done Morag, fantastic effort for brilliant cause. Love Julia Donation by julia Prestt 12/10/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Linda Kirk 09/10/09 |
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Mo. good luck luv. Dont "peak" too early Donation by Neil and Sue smith x 09/10/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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good luck morag lots of love paul, sarah, ellie and james. remember the happy song !!! Donation by sarah mcgrath 08/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck , enjoy your momentous trip , you have Girl Power !! Donation by Linda Robinson 08/10/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck, Will be thinking of you, we know you'll make it x Donation by Jayne, Barry & Isabelle Thane x 07/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck, we know you'll make it to the,we'll be thinking of you x Donation by Jayne, Barry & Isabelle Thane 07/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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The very best of luck with the climb Morag, you are a real inspiration to us all and climbing for a wonderful cause. Donation by Karen, Kevin, Lucy & Callum Wilson xx 07/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Morag. Donation by Ian & Sally Aspinall 07/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good luck Morag I hope its a sucessful trip Donation by joan bell 07/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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What a worthy cause! Very well done and best of luck. Love from Diane x Donation by Diane Pursglove 07/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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I know this will be a walk in the park for you. Wishing you the very best of luck xx. Donation by Lea Tomlinson 07/10/09 |
£10.00 |
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Best of luck! Donation by James Timpson 06/10/09 |
£25.00 |
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good luck morag from mark sister catherine x Donation by catherine mckinnon 05/10/09 |
£5.00 |
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goo luck morag peggy dunoon Donation by peggy rose 05/10/09 |
£5.00 |
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You are a Fantastic mum Morag! Good Luck we willl be thinking of you! The Davidson family XX Donation by anne davidson 04/10/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck, Safe Trip!Do it for my lovely Grandson Theo. Love Granma Rita xxx Donation by Rita Vicary 04/10/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Morag. What an immense effort but rewarding at a personal level. Richard, Pat and family. xxx Donation by Pat 04/10/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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hi sis.its the climb!you are so brave and generous to give back.theo is brilliant. you and the killi queens will do it x Donation by caroline thornton 03/10/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Mo, We will be walking every step with you. Visualise! From your East Wing Life Coaching Team Donation by John & Louise 02/10/09 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Morag! Good luck, we'll crack open the Champers when you get back. Donation by Colin and Sally 01/10/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck with the climb. What a great experience and for a very worthy charity! Donation by Sarah & Katie Townsend 28/09/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £7,668.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,250.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £855.46 |
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