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! Donation by Dawn Heatley 07/03/08  

£10.00

Good luck for the run Lee, best wishes to your brother. Donation by Debbie Brown 06/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I wish you all the luck for the run and reaching your target. Donation by K Virdee 06/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Lee, very sorry to hear of your brother's illness - I wish you all well. Ann Donation by Ann Spearing 06/03/08  

£50.00

All the very best Nige, good luck for the run Lee, it'll be just like training! Donation by Adam Collins 05/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Money instead of Mothers Day Flowers thinking of you Nige good luck with the run Lee Donation by Gran A Janet &Becky 04/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go for it Lee! Donation by Alan Howard 04/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Gail Cooper 04/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck with everything. Donation by Jayne Ducker 03/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I would have done the marathon myself unfortuantely I'm washing my hair that day! All the best boys. Donation by John Forrester 03/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best. Donation by Maggie 02/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best mate Donation by watto 01/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I wish you every success in raising the money. Good luck! Donation by Rose Ahmed 01/03/08  

£20.20

Good luck Lee! Donation by Karen Walker 01/03/08  

£10.00

Best of luck, Lee Donation by Susan Butters 29/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best from Julie at Wisewood Donation by Julie Bloor 29/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best to you and your family.. Donation by Icky Hasnain 29/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes to all the family. Good luck with the race Lee Donation by Anna Oates 29/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Lynn Tomkins 28/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

all the best for the run lee,and lets get nige back on a bike soon Donation by Lewis Yerbury 28/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both lets see you both back on a bike soon! I'll get me Dad to get his hand in his pocket too that'll be harder than a Marathon! Donation by dannymagic 28/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

could some of this money go to a wig for nige,preferably a womans oh! and high heels would be a useful accessory. Donation by craig holmes 26/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi - hope it goes well and you dont injure yourself too - all the best to your brother. Donation by ghumphreys@ufi.com 26/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the run Lee. Donation by Lizzie Lowe 26/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best wishes nigel from geoff & chris marsh Donation by geoff & chris marsh 26/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run Lee! Donation by Myrtle OConnor 26/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Emma Mulligan 25/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Lee with the run. Nigel, I wish you all the best for the treatment. Keep up the fighting spirit, hope to see you back soon. Donation by majestic tony 25/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Lee with the run. Nigel, I wish you all the best for the treatment. Keep up the fighting spirit, hope to see you back in the paddock soon. Donation by Mark Boswell 25/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

all the best Nige .......Darren Hemsworth Donation by banner41 25/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £4,531.20
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