Story
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">I was due to take part in the <strong>Himalaya Challenge</strong> for <strong>Rainbow Trust Children's Charity </strong>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. <em>(If you'd like to know more, please visit </em><a href="http://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk" target="mytarget"><em>www.rainbowtrust.org.uk</em></a><em>) </em></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">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.</span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">Donating through <strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Justgiving</span></strong> is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: <strong>Rainbow Trust Children's Charity</strong> gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, <span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Justgiving</strong></span> makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small;">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. </span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Ruth King (nee Sugarhood)</span></p>
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<p>Garage Sale, Alconbury May Fair 2009 - £57.28</p>
<p>TheatreArtz Summer Dance 2009, collection - £419.64 <em>(big thank you to Ros Clark, my girls' wonderful dance teacher)</em></p>
<p>Baby Angels, sale of baby vests as at 13.07.09 - £27</p>
<p>Stall selling Rainbow fairy cakes, raffle, etc at Alconbury Village Fete - £56 <em>(including donation from Neighbourhood Watch Committee)</em></p>
<p>Summer Frock Exchange - £296.15 <em>(many thanks to Hilary & Sara for all their support)</em></p>
<p>'Stars on Stage UK', High School Musical Performances, Alconbury 24.07.09 - £102.73 <em>(huge thank you to Sam & Hannah Black for inviting me to make a collection)</em></p>
<div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Message from Barbara & Edward King, "You are doing a wonderful thing for your 40th, </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">both Eddie and myself are really proud that </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">you are our daughter-in-law. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Love Barbara." 28.09.09 <em>(£50 donated on-line)</em></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Uncle Geoff says, "Good luck. Can't wait to hear </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">your stories." 28.09.09 <em>(£20 donated on-line)</em></span></div>
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<div>'Stars on Stage UK', October Half Term Workshop Performance, Alconbury 28.10.09 - £42.03 <em>(many thanks again to Sam & Hannah for their continued support)</em></div>
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<div>Jane, Alconbury Surgery - £3 cash</div>
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<div>Barbara Openshaw (Hilary's Mum) - many thanks for your kind donation - £5 cash</div>
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<div>Hilary Page, additional circuit training donations - £10 cash</div>
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<div>Yasmin Hawkins kindly asked me to donate £10 in lieu of her Birthday present - thank you Yazzy!! Dec 09</div>
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<div>Auntie Valerie gave a £10 Christmas donation <em>(in addition to her previous donation)</em></div>
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<div>Janet Brewis - £25 chq - very many thanks. Dec 09</div>
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<div>Jewellery Recycling Scheme - £30, £4.75. Current total = £34.75</div>
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<div>Sawtry District Carol Service, collection made from Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Seniors, Parents & Leaders - £61.68. Many thanks to all those involved. Dec 09</div>
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<div>Additional sales of Baby Angels baby vests totalling £57.50</div>
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<div>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!!)</div>
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<div>Jose & Ken Maynard - £25 chq - thank you very much for your kind donation.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>TheatreArtz Summer Dance 2010 - collections made £324.56 - thanks again to Roz Clark for her wonderful support.</div>
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<div>Village Affair, Alconbury - collection raised £ - many thanks to Sam & Hannah Black for their continuing support</div>
<div>Donations kindly made by friends for children's clothes at Abbots Ripton Playgroup - £15.95</div>
<div>Raffle, Vie At Home Party - raised £35, thanks to everyone who contributed.</div>
<div>Stars on Stage February Showcase 2011, collection and programme donation - £</div>
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