Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
When I was 14 I became very ill with ME and was left housebound for about 2 years. I left school with a single GCSE (a D in maths), however with the help and support of the AYME (and many other people) I slowly made progress and have now got an undergraduate degree in AI & Computer Science as well as a Masters in Natural Computation and I'm now about to embark upon a trip around SE Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the states. These are things I never thought I would have the opportunity to do when I was at my worst so I felt I had to make some effort to raise some money for a charity that does a lot of good work for young people with ME.
I decided to do something whilst I was travelling that people could sponsor me for. So whilst I'm away I'm not going to shave (I'm away for approximately 5 months) and have a beard that will no doubt make air travel a fun experience towards the end of my trip. However if you don't feel that is worthy of donating money towards I also want sponsorship to do a bungee jump in New Zealand, or you could just sponsor me to travel.
I'll be updating with pictures as I go.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Association of Young People with ME gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now!
Just thought I'd add a little section for people who have donated something offline!
Harry Hiscock $100NZ = £38.30
Gemima Mackney $2NZ = £0.79 (Every little helps!)
Raised:
126%
Raised so far: £315.65
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On condition you let your mum have first snip when you trim the beard. Get the mower ready mum. Donation by Sue Webb on 04/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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I suppose it is about time really.... Remember a beard is for life, not just for traveling around the world! Donation by Ben Edmonds on 20/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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bonus payments earned for a beard length averaging 58.5mm Donation by C Wizzy on 17/07/09 |
£6.56 + £1.85 Gift Aid |
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No trophies but not a bad end to the season with 12 wins in 12 weeks - another £60 Donation by Grandad on 28/05/09 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid |
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Great idea. AYME is a brilliant charity & helped me as well :) Have to say though that your beard suits you so not a hard challenge really... Donation by Lucy Mitchell on 03/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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this is the base rate, overall i'll pay 10 + (134.4 * (1 / ((80^0.5) * ((2pi)^0.5))) * e^(-((x-40)^2)/160)) + (x/10) pounds, x = beard length ( / mm) Donation by C Wizzy on 24/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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So the only close shave will be the victory over Roma! Well done-have a great trip. Donation by Deryck & Dorothy on 13/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good on you for doing this....go for it hairy!!!! :) Donation by Belinda and Dave on 09/03/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I feel your beard growth has got a lot of flack from mum and dad... so..just have some money for it Donation by Laura on 02/03/09 |
£10.00 |
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I'm on the NOT growing a beard side .. good luck Donation by dad on 28/02/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Beard idea great look forward to photos of its progress sponsership to be increased by £5 for every arsenal win for rest of season Donation by grandad on 28/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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this is for you NOT to grow a beard.......if anyone wants you to grow one they are going to have to sponser more!!! Hope you are having a great time x Donation by Mum on 25/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £276.56 |
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| Offline donations: | £39.09 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £315.65 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £75.18 |
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