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Target: £4,000.00
Raised so far: £6,538.00
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My story

 

Thankyou for visiting my fundraising page.

Im doing an Artic Challenge in February 2010, where I will be heading off to Sweden and into the Artic wilderness with a group of like minded people all raising money for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). We will be sledging up to 55km a day with our own team of huskies, testing our basic survival skills, with no facilities, long drop loos and camping under the artic skies, down to -40celsius!!  Don't think I'll be needing me hairdryer, do you!! Ha!! May also need warmer clothes too!!

Why am I doing this?

Well, my dad Vernon Davis was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in June 2005.  He bravely fought it, but sadly lost his battle with Motor Neurone Disease in May 2007.  I have seen many illnesses and diseases over the years as a nurse, but MND is something else. To watch this debilitating, progressive, fatal disease take hold of such a loving, dignified and private gentleman was just heartbreaking. The cruelest part for me was that his mind and senses were not affected and rarely are with MND. To not be able to hear my dads voice anymore when he lost his ability to speak  was so cruel and so sad. Dad never complained or moaned, he just got on with it, however,  his body slowly deteriorated until he could fight no more.

There is no cure for MND and they don't know what  causes it. So please help us and sponser me and together we can raise money for vital research and find a cure for this devastating disease.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Motor Neurone Disease Association gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.                                                                       

Every penny is going direct to MND, ( the actual trip has been kindly funded by my mum and dad), so all of the money generously donated, is going straight to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, (not funding the artic challenge.)

Every little helps and we are so, so grateful for your support. Thankyou very much, from the bottom of my heart, thankyou.

Warmest wishes

Rachel, Margaret and Becky Davis

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thankyou soooooooooooooo so much <3 for raising this fantastic amount and making such a difference xxxx Donation by My wonderful mum xx 08/11/09  

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good luck Donation by seamus fox 06/11/09  

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Good luck and best wishes Donation by Bal 18/07/09  

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Good Luck X Donation by Graham Whitmore 16/05/09  

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Best of Luck Rachel your dad would be so proud of you. Donation by Auntie Sue, Sarah & Debby 05/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Wow wot a brilliant thing to do!! Donation by Amanda Houston 01/05/09  

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Great cause Rachel-your dad would be very proud of you, best of luck Donation by Claire McCoy 10/04/09  

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good luck , have a fantastic time Donation by deb crump 07/04/09  

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goodluck! Donation by kelly jennings 06/04/09  

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this is very courageous- all for a fantastic cause. Z x Donation by Zoe Wood 31/03/09  

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Good luck! will be thinking of you : ) Donation by Breda 30/03/09  

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Brrr I'm getting cold just thinking about it. Best of luck!!! :) Donation by Hon 27/03/09  

£20.00

i think you are brilliant but totally mad!!! Donation by Rita Ridley 27/03/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Lynn Dudley 27/03/09  

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Good luck Rachel, your Dad would be proud xx Donation by Louise 26/03/09  

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Good Luck And All The Very Best !!! Donation by Iain Street 26/03/09  

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Good luck, hope all goes well Donation by Brian Haswell 24/03/09  

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Good luck from all at trafalgars Donation by Trafalgars 23/03/09  

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Good Luck, glad I can help you for a change! Donation by Jackie Beech 17/03/09  

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Good luck x Donation by Alison Hart 17/03/09  

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Go girl! Make sure you have your thermals on :) Donation by Mary Savory 17/03/09  

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gudluck x Donation by Rose 15/03/09  

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goodluck rach xx Donation by sheila williams 15/03/09  

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All the best!! xx Donation by Lynsey 14/03/09  

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Good luck with your challenge for this very worthy cause Donation by Monica Smith 10/03/09  

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go for it rachel!!!!! Donation by julie stanton 09/03/09  

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you'll do it xxxxxx Donation by kim birch 08/03/09  

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good luck babe! Donation by Tweedle Dumb 08/03/09  

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fantastic, go for it girl x Donation by cathy james 07/03/09  

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