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My story

 

I am cycling 4500 miles across North America in the summer of 2008 and you can learn more about my trip at Pedal Plenty.   So go on, donate a little something and help folks with arthritis.  

  • If you are a citizen of the United States please donate here if you prefer.
  • If you are a citizen of Canada please donate here if you prefer.

 

So why arthritis ?

My mum suffers from osteoarthritis and had both her hips replaced about twelve years ago. But more recently she started to have problems with her knees and it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to go about her normal, day-to-day business like walking her two West Highland Terriers, doing the shopping and taking care of her garden. And then there were the elbow crutches and the walking stick - she was not impressed about being seen using them!

Then in September 2006 she got her bad knee replaced. I went to see her the day after the operation. She was in bed and looked a bit poorly the way people do after several hours under the knife but the next day, what a transformation. I walked in to the ward and there she was up, fully dressed and moving around with her walking frame. And she has gone on from strength to strength (with a lot of hard work on her part with physiotherapy and exercise).

It was so amazing to see my mum overcome her arthritis, ditch the elbow crutches and get back to walking Isla and Morven (the dogs) every day (at least twice!).

So to help others benefit from research into arthritis I thought I'd try raise funds for the three major arthritis charities / research organisations in the United States, Canada and the UK.   Please give whatever you can.

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Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Arthritis Research Campaign 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.

Congratulations and other noises of wonderment from the North! Proof that systems librarians may be crazy but they get the job done! Donation by Sharon Doughty 14/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done Gill! My mum ended up having a hip replacement due to osteoarthritis too. (Peg's friend jackie from EDINA!) Donation by jackie clark 11/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, Gill. When/where's the next trip? Donation by Leslie Addison 09/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

OK, its very late but my bank manager doesn't like me. Well done you!! Donation by John Coll 08/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't run me over, pleeeeease Donation by Percy Polecat 27/07/08  

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All hail the pie and blog queen. Publishers should be queuing round the block! Will ye no be running out of landmass soon...? Donation by Elize Rowan 27/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep going!!! Donation by Elaine Closure 29/06/08  

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Love the blog. Keep going. Donation by A Ferrophile (ask Mick Fortune!) to explain) 25/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't forget to come back - Voyager just isn't the same Donation by John Bowles 19/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You're doing great, 117 miles is amazing! Donation by The Mitchell Family 17/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I thought you said you were just nipping out for a pie. Donation by Graeme Forbes 13/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

It's a huge undertaking. All the very best. Donation by Fred Guy 06/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very jealous of the trip. Let's be careful out there. Donation by Colin Sinclair 06/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GAWN YERSEL !!!!! Donation by CHARLIE AND KATE FAE STEWARTON 23/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sounds amazing, have a brilliant time, hope you enjoy every minute (or at least some.. ;-) Donation by Julie Shortreed 21/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

That spanner thing was truly scary! Donation by Dennis Nicholson 15/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Fantastic. Good luck. Donation by Shirley Millar 05/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Alex Miller 03/05/08  

£25.00

You are amazing! Good luck. Donation by Cate Newton 01/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope it all goes well--and enjoy it Donation by Sheila Cannell 01/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great time and good luck. Donation by The Other Hamilton 01/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck gill Donation by pink bicycle 01/05/08  

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Fueled by Chicken Ceylons and Lamb Kormas Donation by Kebab Mahal Appreciation Society 30/04/08  

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Donation by Qin 30/04/08  

£5.00

I'm a big fan of mad endeavours and this is definitely one! Donation by Lauren 29/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I think the library will seem very boring when you get back! Donation by Chris Osborne 25/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hey Gill, have a faaabulous time, think of all the wine and cakes you'll taste on the way... Donation by Penny 23/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good on you. Have a brilliant time and keep safe. Donation by Margaret King 16/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rather you than me! Good luck and have a great time. Donation by Pauline Scott 16/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best, Gill. We'll have a kebab mehal ready for your return! Have a great time. Donation by Barry Foster 16/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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