Raised: 113%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £5,631.20
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting the Smith family's fundraising page. We are raising money for the Weston Park Hospital Cancer Appeal (info on left below photo) on behalf of my brother Nigel who was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, in November 2007. We hope to raise £5,000 through organising a series of events and challenges throughout the coming months.

The first of these challenges saw me (Lee) take part in the 2008 White Peak Marathon, which was held on 17th May. I chose this event specifically for its severity, as I hoped the more difficult the challenge I had to complete, the more people would support my efforts. I managed to complete the Marathon in 3 hours 38 minutes and 6 seconds, which I was really pleased with for a first attempt - particularly when you consider that the first 11 miles were all uphill!! It was pretty hard work as you can imagine, but nothing like what my brother has had to go through in the past few months - that very much gave me the strength to keep pushing on to the end.

Other events involving other family members are now planned for later in the year, so please keep checking back for what we are doing and how you can help us to achieve our target.

Help from the Moto-Cross and Enduro Community 

As the picture opposite shows, Nigel is a very keen and extremely accomplished Moto-Cross and Enduro rider. He achieved National Expert status many years ago, and has won countless events and numerous Championships during his career - including winning 2 Championships in 2007, shortly before his diagnosis. The off-road motorcycle community has been extremely supportive of our efforts so far, and we plan to stage a number of collections and auctions at MX and Enduro events in the coming months. We hope all the riders can support our efforts, and give what they can to help a fellow rider through this very difficult period.

Anybody wanting additional information please contact me direct on 07889 010823 or on leesmith74@btinternet.com

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Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Weston Park Hospital Cancer Appeal 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 - it will make a REAL difference!

Many thanks for your support.

Good luck Nigel - hope to see you back racing with us soon. Donation by Money collected from Banovallum MCC Enduro 13/05/08  

£250.00

good luck with the run lee dont stop and eat all the crops hope its not 2 long till your all back at it mate Donation by pen 12/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best Nigel Donation by Colin Appleyard/GWOC 25/04/08  

£800.00

all the best with the fundraising Lee Donation by 6pac 24/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it! Good luck Donation by J Edwards 23/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck with the Marathon and hope Nige gets well soon. Donation by Sylvia Morrall 19/04/08  

£10.00

Good Luck! Take Care! Donation by dirtbikeparts.co.uk 17/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

all the best matey Donation by g@ry 05/04/08  

£10.00

All the best, Nige! Lee, don't worry, 26 miles is nowt for a Sport Billy like you! Donation by Matt James 03/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck & God bless Donation by Cherry Connolly 02/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best to you and your brother Lee! Donation by Nic Erskine 01/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Mark Sutherland 31/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Lee!! Donation by Karen Black 28/03/08  

£15.00

Good luck with the marathon Lee - it sounds like hard work mate. Good luck to Nige too - I'm sure he'll be fine and will be back racing soon. Donation by Gary Adcock 28/03/08  

£25.00

Best Wishes Nigel Donation by Suzuki GB PLC 28/03/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Well done Lee, you're doing a great thing. Best of luck to Nige as always. Donation by Fraser & Kerry 23/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Chris Handshaw 22/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck, Lee and good on you! Best wishes to your brother. Donation by Shane Corbyn 17/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best buddy Donation by Warren 17/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck, hope to see you both fit and well back on track as as possible. All the best Walker Donation by L Walker 16/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best Nige and get well soon. Otherwise the Frank Spencer of Balk Farm Court might be tempted to cut your grass!! love to Tina and the kids xxx Donation by Eric and Sandra 16/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Love x Donation by e.nield@colinppleyard.com 14/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

All the best Nigel!! Donation by klynch85 14/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

all the best for your recovery, stay strong Donation by Michael Hughes #134 12/03/08  

£20.00

Good luck! Donation by Darryl Lomas 11/03/08  

£5.00

Best wishes to a fellow motorcyclist Donation by Angela 10/03/08  

£8.00 + £2.26 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run Lee!! Donation by Toni Palmer (Westerman) 07/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Alan Turton 07/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Lee, if you need a pace maker I'm your man. Good luck Nigel here is to a speedy recovery. Donation by Martin Beasley 07/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run Lee,and best wishes to your brother m8 Donation by mark@Thoresway Honda Motoparc 07/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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