Raised: 74%
Target: £40,000.00
Raised so far: £29,623.04
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Our team has called our fund raising efforts the "Run for Charlotte" to recognise the strength and determination shown by my 13 year old daughter, Charlotte. Charlotte was diagnosed with a brain tumour just before Christmas 2008. She had been suffering from severe 'migraines' often lasting days for the last 2 years. She had the tumour removed during a six hour operation at the Wessex Neurological Centre at Southampton Hospital. Fortunately the tumour was benign, but she had a stroke either during, or as a consequence of, the operation and has lost some of her eyesight. Due to her determination, and the dedicated medical care she received, she was able to leave hospital after just eight days and we are praying that she will make a full recovery. The level of care and attention she received from the medical staff at the Children's Neurological Ward at Southampton Hospital was inspirational. There are many other cases where children operated on at the Wessex Neurological Centre at Southampton Hospital have not been as lucky as Charlotte. Charlotte has written her own story of her experiences which you can read on www.runforcharlotte.com

POST RUN UPDATE

On 18th July 2009, 3 colleagues and I from Close in Guernsey completed the 30 miler across Dartmoor with two Royal Marines. The 30 miler is an endurance run which is the last of the four Commando tests which Royal Marines recruits have to pass in order to win the coveted green beret of a Royal Marines Commando. We completed the run in 9 hours and 28 mins wearing "fighting order" (being boots, webbing, DPMs and carrying 30 lb bergens). It was very hard work! You can see from the attached photographs what a long day it was. We were taken by surprise by the terrain in Dartmoor - chest high bracken and gorse, rivers and streams, carpet bog and lumpy grass (or "babies heads", as the Marines call it) to run through or over. We were supported ably by a group of colleagues from Close who provided food and drinks at the four checkpoints and by my family (my son, William, who is 11, ran 3 miles with us and my 76 year old father also managed to jog some of the way with us!) and that made all the difference in getting us through. The highlight of the day was eating Cornish pasties (Royal Marines tradition!) at Checkpoint 2. Thanks very much to everyone who has supported us to date and/or donated funds so willingly.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Wessex Neurological Centre Trust 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.

If for any reason you cannot donate through JustGiving, as an alternative, you can send me a cheque made payable to "The Wessex Neurological Centre Trust Guernsey" to the following address:-

C/o Close Bank Guernsey Limited, PO Box 116, Trafalgar Court, Admiral Park, St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 3EZ 

Many thanks for your interest and, hopefully, your support.

Great effort on Dartmoor! Donation by Evan & Carol Grant 07/11/09  

Donation by Digby Hague-Holmes 06/11/09  

Rupert, what an achievement to complete it - inspiring and good luck with the fundraising. Donation by Chris Cayley 12/10/09  

Second attempt on the technology - well done indeed for completing it! Donation by Paul Lomas 16/08/09  

Rupert - so sorry to hear about Charlotte. Thinking of you all. Katy Donation by kathryn taylor 15/08/09  

Donation by Anonymous 12/08/09  

This is a donation in lieu of a wedding present for Tracey and Lee! We wish Charlotte a speedy and full recovery. Donation by Anonymous 09/08/09  

Dear Rupert, Many congratulations to you and all the team for completing the Royal Marines Challenge - brilliant! Donation by Carol Goodwin 06/08/09  

Well done Charlotte, your courage is an inspiration. Donation by anonymous 03/08/09  

Good luck with all the fund raising. Best wishes Stuart, Sophie, Dougal & Lewis Perfitt Donation by Stuart Perfitt 31/07/09  

Best of Luck in your future fundraising Donation by Peter Green 25/07/09  

Best of luck. xxx Donation by Fiona Le Poidevin 19/07/09  

Donation by Anonymous 17/07/09  

Good luck to you all Donation by Sarah H 17/07/09  

Good Luck Guys. So proud of you all. Donation by Molly Campbell 15/07/09  

Best of luck Donation by Mohamed Baluchi 15/07/09  

Very impressive goal - good luck! Donation by Karen Hartnell-Beavis 14/07/09  

Such a great thing to do. So glad to be able to help children at the Centre. Donation by Mary Bradshaw 14/07/09  

Good luck everyone. Donation by Darren Batiste 14/07/09  

Good luck to you all. Donation by Theresa Le Clercq 14/07/09  

Good luck guys x Donation by Melanie Webb 14/07/09  

Donation by Anonymous 14/07/09  

Good Luck! Donation by Tony & Paula Manning 14/07/09  

Good luck to all the team Donation by Janette Liddy 14/07/09  

Good luck to William from Katie! Donation by The Hallidays 13/07/09  

Well done Rupert, wishing you all the best. Donation by Sandra Docherty 02/07/09  

Rob Yeates and Kim Martin have made this donation for Lee and Tracey. Congratulations Donation by Rob n Kim 27/06/09  

Chands and Greta are happy to donate on behalf of Lee and Tracey. Good luck with the run. Donation by Ben Chandler 24/06/09  

Dave, Elaine & John Purdy are happy to make a donation as requested by Lee Taylor & Tracey Price. Good luck and best wishes for the future. Donation by Elaine Purdy 23/06/09  

Donation by Val Gallienne 22/06/09  

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