Ruth King
Ruth King's Rainbow Trust Challenge
Fundraising for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Story
I was due to take part in the Himalaya Challenge for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity last summer 2010. It's a charity dear to my heart as I used to work for them many years ago and have continued to support them in whatever way I can. Now that I’m fortunate enough to have 3 happy and thank God, healthy children of my own, their work seems even more poignant. (If you'd like to know more, please visit www.rainbowtrust.org.uk) It was my big Four O in October 2009 and I had planned to participate in this event, instead of having a party or similar. I asked family and friends to sponsor me on my challenge in lieu of presents and hoped to raise as much as possible.
However, 2 weeks before I was due to set off on my amazing adventure, I was diagnosed with Hodgkins' Lymphoma and told that I'd need to begin treatment with chemotherapy as soon as possible. After 6 months of intensive treatment, I'm now in remission and have started trying to rebuild my life and grow some hair! I have also managed to raise some more funds for Rainbow in the meantime but have had to put the challenge on hold for the time being.
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Thank you for taking the time to read my fundraising page. Please give whatever you can to help raise much needed funds for this amazing charity.
Ruth King (nee Sugarhood)
Offline Donations
Garage Sale, Alconbury May Fair 2009 - £57.28
TheatreArtz Summer Dance 2009, collection - £419.64 (big thank you to Ros Clark, my girls' wonderful dance teacher)
Baby Angels, sale of baby vests as at 13.07.09 - £27
Stall selling Rainbow fairy cakes, raffle, etc at Alconbury Village Fete - £56 (including donation from Neighbourhood Watch Committee)
Summer Frock Exchange - £296.15 (many thanks to Hilary & Sara for all their support)
'Stars on Stage UK', High School Musical Performances, Alconbury 24.07.09 - £102.73 (huge thank you to Sam & Hannah Black for inviting me to make a collection)
Message from Barbara & Edward King, "You are doing a wonderful thing for your 40th, both Eddie and myself are really proud that you are our daughter-in-law. Love Barbara." 28.09.09 (£50 donated on-line)
Uncle Geoff says, "Good luck. Can't wait to hear your stories." 28.09.09 (£20 donated on-line)
'Stars on Stage UK', October Half Term Workshop Performance, Alconbury 28.10.09 - £42.03 (many thanks again to Sam & Hannah for their continued support)
Jane, Alconbury Surgery - £3 cash
Barbara Openshaw (Hilary's Mum) - many thanks for your kind donation - £5 cash
Hilary Page, additional circuit training donations - £10 cash
Yasmin Hawkins kindly asked me to donate £10 in lieu of her Birthday present - thank you Yazzy!! Dec 09
Auntie Valerie gave a £10 Christmas donation (in addition to her previous donation)
Janet Brewis - £25 chq - very many thanks. Dec 09
Jewellery Recycling Scheme - £30, £4.75. Current total = £34.75
Sawtry District Carol Service, collection made from Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Seniors, Parents & Leaders - £61.68. Many thanks to all those involved. Dec 09
Additional sales of Baby Angels baby vests totalling £57.50
Stars on Stage Showcase Event, Yaxley, Feb 10 - thank you firstly to Sam & Hannah for allowing me to fundraise at their wonderful dance & drama show. Many thanks also to Mr Roy Black (Sam & Hannah's Dad) for the kind donation of the programmes. We also made a very successful collection after both performances and sold a lot of raffle tickets. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes. Total raised £359.03 (with an additional donation made on-line to make this up to a whopping £500!!)
Jose & Ken Maynard - £25 chq - thank you very much for your kind donation.
Abbots Ripton Playgroup Coffee Morning - raised £288.60 from selling refreshments, cake stall, raffle & general donations. Thank you so much to all my wonderful friends who helped make this event possible.
TheatreArtz Summer Dance 2010 - collections made £324.56 - thanks again to Roz Clark for her wonderful support.
Village Affair, Alconbury - collection raised £ - many thanks to Sam & Hannah Black for their continuing support
Donations kindly made by friends for children's clothes at Abbots Ripton Playgroup - £15.95
Raffle, Vie At Home Party - raised £35, thanks to everyone who contributed.
Stars on Stage February Showcase 2011, collection and programme donation - £