Jo's NRAS Fundraising 2011
£250.55 raised of £250.00 target
15 donations
My Target:
£250.00
£250.55 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Robo-Jo
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My story
Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page
My name is Joanne (or RoboJo) and since the age of 26 I have suffered with Rheumatoid Arthritis. This debilitating disease changed my life, I had to give up work and 18 years on I've had major joint replacement of my hip and knee joints and 4 other surgeries to correct damage to my hands and feet caused by the RA, with a few other operations on the horizon including shoulder replacements and more foot surgery. I am fortunate to have a wonderful GP, Rheumatology team and Orthopaedic surgeon who keep me going (even if it means I'm being turned into a cyborg!)
Another important part of my life is the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) I have been a member and volunteer for them for a number of years now, and they really have made a difference to my quality of life, helping others has made me feel that I'm not left on the scrapheap. I would like to help raise some funds for this patient led charity to help raise awareness about RA not only with the general public, but also with the medical professionals. NRAS offer help and support for the long term management of RA, which can affect people of any age.
This year marks NRAS's 10th Birthday, and to celebrate this I'm hoping to take part in a number of activities to help them continue the wonderful work they do in raising awareness of RA, supporting people and their families and producing some excellent publications on the many aspects the condition can have.
Completed Events
Trafford Centre Abseil - September 25th
I've now had my place confirmed to abseil down the 60m Bell Tower at the Trafford Centre at 4.30pm on Sunday 25th September.
Birmingham - Worcester Cycle Ride
I'll be cycling from Birmingham to Worcester using the towpath of the Birmingham - Worcester canal The total journey is 30 miles.
Completed 18/08/2011 - Total ride 32 miles!
I'll be taking part in the Birmingham Sky Ride, I'm hoping to do as many miles as I can around the traffic free circuit in Birmingham.
Completed 20 Miles - 28 3/4 with the ride to and from the event!
After the wonderful success of my first Rail Race, I'm planning a bigger better one for this year. This will start on Wednesday 8th June 2011. Visit the blog page linked for more information.
Completed! Thank you to those who have donated so far!
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My sincere thanks to everyone who have supported me in my previous fundraising activities, and to anyone who have kindly made a donation.
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My charity
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS)
Charity Registration No. 1134859 and SC039721
NRAS supports people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), their families and carers by giving support, information, education and advocacy. Striking at any age and with no cure, nearly 700,000 people in the UK are affected with around 12,000 children suffering from the juvenile form.
Donations 15
Just had to donate - brilliant efforts Jo
Donation by Darren Smith on 21/12/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
ooh look you've reached your target :D
Donation by mick gardiner on 21/12/11
Well done Jo and thanks for your efforts in raising money for NRAS xx
Donation by Diane Hennessey on 21/12/11
£10.00
Joanne, Good Luck!! Hope the weathers kind!x
Donation by Marie Fincher on 23/09/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Dont look down ! Very proud of you xx
Donation by Stephanie Harrigan on 21/09/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Jo - you really are a star. Thanks for all you are doing to raise funds for NRAS. xxxxxxx
Donation by Jean Boyd on 04/07/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Awesome Jo... *hugs*
Donation by sara mitchell on 18/06/11
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Well done Jo. Excellent Blog too !
Donation by Dave & Debbie Barton on 15/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
May wish you all the very best, anyone who can survive our rail network deserves total respect
Donation by @kerrycounsell on 09/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Jo, keep up the good work xx
Donation by Marti Horner on 07/06/11
£15.55
+ £3.89 Gift Aid
Good luck Jo! Enjoy the trip, sounds quite an adventure! xx
Donation by Doreen Littlewood on 31/05/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
All the very best Jo. Hope it goes well for you. Heather xx
Donation by Heather Richardson on 31/05/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck take care and enjoy your challenge.x Sharon
Donation by Sharon Lawrence on 30/05/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Chooo choooo ! Good luck , enjoy x
Donation by Stephanie Harrigan on 27/05/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck with your challenges this year Jo :)Enjoy your trip! Lyn x
Donation by Lyn Wilson on 12/05/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£225.55
- Offline donations£25.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£250.55
- Gift Aid£53.89
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