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13/10/06 This page expires on 16th October.  We have not yet put pictues of our walk onto the "babyscarlett" site, but we will try to update it soon (sorry, time seems to have got away from us). In the meantime, there are photographs on the website of the organisation that runs the trek.  Feel free to take a look :www.ptarmigan-treks.co.uk/gallery/gallery.php?event=bn150706

Thank you to everyone who sponsored us. With the gift aid on offline sponsorship, we have raised just under £10,000 which is way above our expectations. You all deserve a huge pat on the back!

For those who don't know, the beautiful baby is my daughter Scarlett. Scarlett was born in July '05 & was diagnosed at 3 months as having Cystic Fibrosis. This is a genetic disease which causes mucus to build up on the lungs & which can eventually lead to respiratory failure.  Approximately 70% of CF sufferers are under 20 years of age as a consequence of limited life expectancy & on average, 3 young people lose their lives to this devastating disease every week. All of Scarlett's family are determined that she will not become a part of this very sad statistic.

Myself, my dad James & my sisters Stephanie & Stacey will be walking up Ben Nevis in July to raise as much money as possible for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust & would be very grateful if you would sponsor us. As you can see from the caption, the Trust is raising money to fund research into what we all hope will lead to a cure for the disease.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Cystic Fibrosis Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now!

Many thanks for your support.

Michelle Mullarkey

UPDATE>>>> WE DID IT!!! 

Climbing Ben Nevis was more difficult than we thought it would be, but coming back down again was even harder, with all of us suffering a fall at least once on the descent.  On this note, a special mention does need to be made about Stacey, who stayed upright all the way down, only to fall over on flat land whilst running to the pub at the bottom of the mountain.  Unfortunately, she was so far in front of me that I didn't get to see either the miraculous running (I could barely walk!) or the fall, which I'm sure would have been one of the highlights of the day!!

 The aches & pains we all had afterwards were well worth it. We climbed on an incredibly hot day, making it very hard work, but as a result of very little cloud, had spectacular views from Ben Nevis. I will post pictures on the babyscarlett site shortly, although they don't really do the mountain justice  - I think that's because of the large scale of the mountain rather than bad photography!

The "Scaling Ben Nevis for Scarlett" experience has been one we won't forget. I speak not just for "Team Mullarkey", but also for Michael, Scarlett's dad. Due to you all exceeding the  monetary targets along the way, has had varied hairstyles - blond, mohican & then bald. He did find that blonds have more fun so is waiting for his hair to grow back sufficiently to dye it again!

Before I go, I'd just like to thank all of you for your support. We've raised a fantastic amount of money & hopefully  there's also been an increased awareness of Cystic Fibrosis.   Remember, it's not too late to show this website to friends, the site will remain open until September & all donations will be gratefully received.

Michelle xx

The link bellow will shortly show Ben Nevis pictues but currently shows the many changing hairstyles of Michael

http://www.babyscarlett.co.uk/Hair.htm

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Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Charity Registration No. 1079049

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-shortening inherited disease, affecting almost 10,000 people in the UK, clogging vital organs with thick sticky mucus. There is presently no cure. We are the UK’s only national charity working for families with CF and to find a cure. www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk

Donations 142

Good Luck Michelle & Family x

Donation by Julie Turner (work) on 06/04/06

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

For this worthy cause, you are our Hero's

Donation by Roger & Dolores on 02/04/06

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

you're a very special family

Donation by Ian & Lynne Sherriff on 01/04/06

£50.00

good luck jim and family, thinking of you baby scarlet, lee & family

Donation by lee patient on 01/04/06

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Scarlett is truely beautiful, best of luck to you all lots of love Emma, Karl, Sam, Jack & Ruby.xxxx

Donation by Emma Page (Denn) on 01/04/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

For my lovely niece, and to see my bro get his head dyed a funny colour or even better shaved!!! :-)

Donation by Uncle Rich on 31/03/06

£300.00

+ £84.62 Gift Aid

Good Luck and best wishes xxxx

Donation by Kirstie & Simon on 31/03/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Michelle xxx

Donation by Malcolm Mc on 30/03/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you and your family Mullarkey, she is a gorgeous little girl. Jxxxx

Donation by Jewell on 30/03/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all. She's beautiful! Lots of love Julie, martin and Izzy xx

Donation by Julie & Martin on 30/03/06

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck

Donation by Amanda Wild on 30/03/06

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

what a great family u are all the best and good luck martin &lorraine the goodies xx

Donation by the goodies on 30/03/06

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck everyone- she is beautiful

Donation by Val Beech on 30/03/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck climbing Ben Nevis (Who's he?)

Donation by Peter & Norma Noyes on 30/03/06

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Life is precious - cherish every moment.

Donation by Ted Hillyard on 30/03/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

All our love and best wishes always

Donation by Jason, Julie, Lewis & Mitch on 29/03/06

£50.00

What a fantastic thing to do for Scarlett, good luck to you all x

Donation by Ei. on 29/03/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck to all of you. Go for it!

Donation by Kathy (work) on 29/03/06

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all!! It's for a great cause!xx

Donation by Debbie Caley on 28/03/06

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best for Scarlett

Donation by Paul Simmons on 27/03/06

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

I wish you every success and hope Scarlett has a long and happy life

Donation by vincent kamp on 27/03/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with losing the hair Mike! We want pictures.

Donation by Azrahn and Siamsa on 25/03/06

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Michelle. All my love to Scarlett.

Donation by Jenny on 22/03/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Michelle, Stacey, LOL Jacks

Donation by Jackie B on 22/03/06

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Can I shave your head ?

Donation by Nick the Legato Student on 22/03/06

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£6,079.96
  • Offline donations£1,828.98
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£7,908.94
  • Gift Aid£1,554.67

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