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Target: £4,500.00
Raised so far: £5,076.25
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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. 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity 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.

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 - £
 
 

 
 

 

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A fantastic charity! Well done on all your hard work so far! (money added on behalf of Stars on Stage UK following the fundraising at their show) Donation by Roy Black on 02/07/10

 
£150.00
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Such a worthwhile charity and they are very lucky to have such a dedicated fundraiser. All our love, Fe, Moo and Tom xx Donation by Fiona Caspi on 23/06/10

 
£15.00
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Inspirational! What a great example to your children and to us all. Good luck Ruth. Donation by Jacqui Fairbrass on 01/06/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Dear Ruth well done for taking the challenge for a great cause, good luck with all our love Aunty Lily, Benice, Julia Melvyn Gemma & Dean XXX Donation by Melvyn Harris on 14/05/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Good Luck Ruth, I'm sure you wont need it. Everyone is very proud of you. Keep up the good work X Donation by Odette Martin on 14/05/10

 
£20.00
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Good luck on this journey Ruthie xxx (I have posted the link on my twitter and facebook pages in the hope others might donate too - fingers x'd) Donation by Rachel Mardle on 09/03/10

 
£10.00
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Good Luck. Sounds like a great experience. Donation by Carolyn Penney on 22/02/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Hi Ruth. Brilliant that you are still working so hard to raise funds for this wonderful charity. With love and very best wishes, Mandy x Donation by Mandy Denley on 04/02/10

 
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Good luck on your trek. Keep you eyes on the Yetis so you don't have to look down! Simon xxx Donation by Simon Sugarhood on 28/10/09

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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Hi Ruth, good luck with reaching your target goal, hope the knees hold up and what an amazing challenge to undertake. Best wishes and lots of love xx Donation by Gary & Lynnette King on 19/10/09

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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Very Happy Birthday Ruth and good luck with your venture. Love Auntie Valerie x Donation by Valerie Talbot on 07/10/09

 
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Happy Birthday Ruth. Good luck with your trek for such a worthwhile cause. We are looking forward to hearing about your time in India. Donation by Valerie & Reg Barber on 07/10/09

 
£10.00
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Thank you for a most enjoyable evening at Broughton Donation by Patrick Hawkins on 04/10/09

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Happy Birthday Ruth With love from Rae, Dan, Ollie and Edx Donation by Rachel Maynard on 02/10/09

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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Happy Birthday Ruth, from The Gazey Family Donation by Jane Gazey on 29/09/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Barbara King on 28/09/09

 
£70.00
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Dear Ruth, £1 for very year! Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday. A fantastic way to mark the occasion ~ well done. With love from Liz and Clive x Donation by Liz Adams on 25/09/09

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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What a great idea - have a fab time and best of luck with it Donation by Stephen Browne on 21/09/09

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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Good Luck! Hope that you have an amazing experience? How many Sherpas will be carrying your luggage?! Will Mike and the kids be enough?! :) Donation by The Milky Bar Kid! on 29/07/09

 
£200.00
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Wishing you lots of love and luck with your fundraising, have a ball!!! The Nye family xxxx Donation by Trish Nye on 06/07/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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A life changing experience.... good luck with it all. Donation by Robbie on 04/07/09

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go girl go! Seriously it sounds like a great charity and quite a life changing challenge for you. Much luck & can't wait to hear all about it! Donation by The Hannah family on 18/05/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck, Many thanks for seat. I am sure you will look forward to a revitalising pedicure at the end. Best of Luck XX Donation by Ellicia Coulson on 16/05/09

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done to Hilary Page, Debbie Coletti, Sara Isaacs & Jo Lawrence for sweating buckets tonight. Thanks also to Russ Brinklow from Orbit Fitness. Donation by Circuit Training Ladies on 12/05/09

 
£35.00

Try not to get any blisters! Donation by Mrs Poulter on 12/05/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,200.00
  Offline donations: £2,876.25
  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £5,076.25
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £320.13

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