My story

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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My charity

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

In memory of Doctor Benjamin Angel

Donation by Jimmy & Viv on 04/09/06

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by peter FOLLETT on 05/08/06

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done on scaling Ben Nevis

Donation by Spencer on 30/07/06

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done. We hope and pray that a cure for CF is found soon xx

Donation by Chris Arquati on 28/07/06

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

congratulations! well done!

Donation by lesley and enzo colletti on 27/07/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done!! xx

Donation by Brendan Farrell on 25/07/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic achievement! Well done. We pray that a cure for CF will be found soon. Lol to you all xxxx

Donation by Bobby & Heather Moore on 24/07/06

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Best wishes xx.

Donation by Stacey Goldsmith on 24/07/06

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done everyone xx.

Donation by Bannisters on 23/07/06

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations. Scarlett will be proud of you all xxx.

Donation by Susan, George & family on 23/07/06

£80.00

+ £22.56 Gift Aid

Well done to you all for climbing Ben Nevis.

Donation by ACE on 23/07/06

£35.00

+ £9.87 Gift Aid

Well done xxx

Donation by Janet Smith on 20/07/06

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations to you all! - well done xxx

Donation by Claire Marstin on 20/07/06

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done! Hope your muscles recover soon

Donation by Kathy Alcock on 17/07/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope it went well & that you took care on the way down

Donation by Ray Denn on 17/07/06

£150.00

+ £42.31 Gift Aid

Well Done!

Donation by Man who saw you on Ben Nevis on 17/07/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

I wont to know what Scarlett's dad has to cut off if you reach £10k!!!!!!

Donation by Nigel Luke on 14/07/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Steph

Donation by Ed on 14/07/06

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Danni Townsend on 14/07/06

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck to you all. x.x.x

Donation by gary miles on 12/07/06

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck!

Donation by Kath Waterfield on 12/07/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

go for it Steph! We know you can do it... just think of that fantastic acheivement.

Donation by Deb Murphy on 12/07/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best - a fantastic effort

Donation by Jeremy Miles on 12/07/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck everyone!! Such a beautiful little girl!!

Donation by Kelly Sinclair on 12/07/06

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! :-)

Donation by emma woods on 12/07/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 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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