Sarah and Jim Duffy's Sponsored Slim
Page creator: Sarah Preston
Page closes: 12th Aug 2009
In memory of: Mia Grace McMurchie
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Jim and Sarah
About our charity : Newcastle Healthcare Charity Newcastle Healthcare Charity
Newcastle Healthcare Charity is an NHS dedicated charity who support local hospital services at the RVI, Newcastle General and Walkergate hospitals (general & specialist care); St Nicholas & St George's hospitals (mental health services) and Hunters Moor hospitals (neuro-rehabilitation). The charity enhances patient care, treatment and experience through a wide variety of grants; supports innovative research and development and facilitates additional training and support for NHS staff
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Fundraising target:  £2,500.00
Donations so far:  £ 2,007.00
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Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

This page has been set up in memory of our granddaughter and niece, Mia Grace McMurchie who died aged 7 weeks from complications arising from premature birth and TOFS (Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula Syndrome).  In her memory and on behalf of her twin sister Emily Jane, my dad and I are planning on loosing a minimum of one stone in weight each, and the money we raise will go to the Newcastle Healthcare Charity, particularly Ward 3 of theRoyal Victoria Infirmary Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Ward 3 is the Intensive Care Baby Unit, where many seriously ill babies and children are treated.  This unit needs support to buy better machines and monitoring equipment, and more nursing staff too, as each patient has their own dedicated nurse.

Our slim commenced on 12 February, and on my official weigh in I came in at a rather unexpected 13st 1lb, and dad was a fairly impressive 13st 11.5lbs (photographic evidence for both of us is available on request!).  The page will be updated accordingly to let you know of our progress. 

"Mia, In your short life you showed bravery above any we have seen before. Even though that mountain was just too high to climb, you didn’t give up. You are truly the child of your Mammy and Daddy, whose strength is beyond comparison. Though your time with us was short, your beautiful reflection will remain, in Emily and in us all. Our tears may stop but will never dry. The special bond you shared with your twin will live on."

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Newcastle Healthcare Charity will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.  All money donated will go directly to Ward 3.

Please donate generously.

Many thanks for your support.

Jim and Sarah x

18 February 2008:
Sarah 13st 1lb / Jim 13st 9lbs

24 February 2008
Sarah 12st 9lbs (total loss 6lbs) / Jim 13st 6lbs (total loss 5.5lbs)

1 March 2008
Sarah 12st 5lbs (total loss 10lbs) / Jim 13st 1.5lb (total loss 10lbs)

8 March 2008
Sarah 12st 3.5lbs (total loss 11.5lbs) / Jim 13st (total loss 11.5lbs)

15 March 2008
Sarah 12st 2lbs (total loss 13lbs) / Jim 12st 13lbs (total loss 12.5lbs)

22 March 2008
Sarah 12st 2lbs (total loss 13lbs - no loss this week, bah!) / Jim 12st 12lbs (total loss 13.5lbs)

5 April 2008 - TARGET REACHED!
Sarah 12st (total loss 15lbs) / Jim 12st something, my maths is bad ...! (total loss 18lbs)
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Chris and Rodney 08/06/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Better late than never!!! Well done both of you x 
Jim Duffy 21/05/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Winnings from the Salmon Steaks 
Mam Duffy 05/05/2008 £57.00 £16.08 Sal - I am extremely proud of what you and your Dad have done and am donating the proceeds from the sale of my handmade cards  
Rebecca Lowe 30/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 As promised, Thanks - Becky 
Steven Lloyd 21/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Sarah (and Jim) 
Sheila (She-Ra) Hunt 15/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Sarah, you look GREAT! 
Richard 14/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Well done 
Andy Davies 14/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 The girl done good! 
Sarah P 11/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Sarah, you've done brilliantly! X 
Maureen & Tom Rudland 07/04/2008 £50.00 n/a Its a worthwhile cause. Good luck Sarah and Jim 
Jim Slater 07/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Well done, you stunna! 
Alexis 07/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Sarah (& Sarah's Dad), thinking of you and your family... 
Carol and Don Fraser 06/04/2008 £20.00 n/a Sarah well done - and Jim 
Sarah's Judith 04/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Cos it's nearly a stone! Good going. 
Neil Hodges 04/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Heard your doing great keep it up, Badminton? 
Emily Barber 27/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Cramlington Floral Art Club 21/03/2008 £45.00 n/a Sarah keep going, from your Mum's friends 
Ann at MP Haidressers, B Moody, A Evans, C Scott 19/03/2008 £25.00 n/a Good Luck Sarah  
Ben Pitman 19/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Sprowt and dad. x 
Ayesha Rahman 17/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Sarah. You've already done so well! 
Binny Mistry 16/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Hey Sexy Sarah (& Daddy Duffy) Good luck hun. You are both doing really really well. You can do it.  
Jim & Sue Wright 15/03/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good Luck Sarah 
Tim, Lou, Harry, Elsie-May, Jon-Jo and Hummer 14/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done both of you, you are doing really well x 
Andrew Rowe 14/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Passed the 1500 mark... 
Nick Fisher 14/03/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good luck Sarah and Jim 
Brigid 13/03/2008 £20.00 n/a Australian dollars are a bit better just now I was going to send you a Barclays cheque but discovered I have had the cheque book since 1999! love Brig 
Jo Walker 13/03/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Well done for making a difference - sorry the New Zealand Dollar dosen't stretch too far! Good Luck 
Ann Harvey and Maxine from Cramlington 12/03/2008 £30.00 n/a Good luck Sarah and Jim we look forward to seeing less of you. 
Richard Peacock 11/03/2008 £20.00 n/a A very worthy cause, i hope you reach your target and some. 
Becky Fuller 10/03/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck Sarah, keep up the good work xx 
Avril Rose 10/03/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck Sarah ( & your dad) Everyone that know's you and your family will be very proud of you both, your amazing, now get back to your crispbreads! 
Jenny 10/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Sarah! xx 
kate 10/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 for miss sprowt and daddy sprowt 
Janey 09/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Your doing so well honey, keep up the good work xx 
Kelly Devine 05/03/2008 £7.00 £1.97 You are doing really well x 
Shamim 04/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Keep up the good work hun xx 
Helen Munn 04/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 You go girl your doing really well! 
Sarah Jackson 03/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck! 
Sara Laing 03/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck and well done on progress so far!!! you are doing yourself proud 
Linda Cullen 03/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 You're doing just great!! Well Done xx 
Kerry Moyse 03/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 You are doing really well... 
kate norman 02/03/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Do it, do it - Rob and I are on a diet to so we can all be immaciated together! You can do it x kate 
Brendan 02/03/2008 £70.00 £19.74 Go for it! and Good Luck 
Erin 01/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck hun and Jim, you'll do it!! Love you loads xx 
Garry Medlock 29/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, I know you can do it 
Jon Fish 28/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Keep up the good work - you can do it!! 
jacqui s 28/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, just think 'new clothes' 
Cat Longford 28/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Keep at it tiger - will make sure HOHR supply fruit on biscuit/cake fridays :-) 
Mitesh Patel 28/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck guys. Sarah - avoid the sandwich trolley! 
Barry 28/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck 
Sarah Metcalf 27/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck to you both X 
Chris 27/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 No more visits to Marmalade or at least your replacement of that overpriced establishment . 
Ste & Gemma 27/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Sarah & Jim! x  
Sharon Treanor 27/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 all the best hun xxx 
John, Clare & Emily 26/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck Sal - Mia would be so proud of her Auntie 
paul oliver 23/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck  
caro preston 21/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 hope it is going really well 
kandy & si 21/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 good luck!! :-) 
Sarah Martinez 21/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck guys! xxx 
Jamie Wright 20/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good Luck! 
Ben, Chaz, Emily, Atom + Dibs 20/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 All the best! xxx 
Angela 20/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Sarah, love from Angela (your big sister!) 
Justin Young 20/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Go get 'em girl (and Jim)! 
Jules 20/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck to you both. I know you'll make us proud xxx 
Nick Lo 19/02/2008 £10.00 n/a Bummer that the Aussie dollar doesn't fair well in this! Good luck and all that (and Euan: no key li 
Bex 19/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Thinking of u both and v v proud. Will make u a lovely fat free tofu pudding Sarah! much love xxx  
Gemma Hunter 18/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Nicci Reeder 17/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 good luck Sarah and Jim will be thinking of you 
Moo TV 17/02/2008 £70.00 £19.74 Moo. 
Caroline Scott and Paul Kelly 15/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 You can do it! Lots of love caz and paul x  
Dawny Gatherar 15/02/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Sarah - remember, Maltesers may FEEL low calorie, but THEY ARE STILL CHOCOLATE!!!! Best of luck!!!! 
Kirsteen Lamont 15/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with the fat fighting! Lovely to see such create fundraising for a very worthy cause. 
Andrea Harper 15/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck Sarah & Jim!!!! 
DAVID STEWARD DOWNIE 15/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Need to cut out the mid-day choc's...good luck David 
Boudicca Maloney 15/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck! 
Dan Bradley 15/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 The scales beckon Sarah - best of luck! 
Debi 15/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck on the slim - keep me updated 
Beccy Irving 15/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck xx 
brenda leighton 14/02/2008 £10.00 n/a Good Luck Sarah and Dad hope you raise lots of money!!! 
sianetta 14/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good Luck! I think its fab what you're doing. love sianxx 
lynda and davy 14/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 good luck sarah 
Linda Oliver 14/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck Sarah, next time you visit its bread and water. 
Sarah & Ian 14/02/2008 £40.00 £11.28 This means when you visit I can't make my special Lard cakes? With Lard sauce? and Lard Sprinkles? 
Sophie Lovell 14/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck, Sarah. All it takes is a bit of willpower 
Karen Allum 14/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck to you both! 
Nicola McKenna 14/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 go on Sarah & Jim!! thinking of you xx 
Tori Houghton 13/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 good luck both of you! 
Fanny Wilkin 13/02/2008 £28.00 n/a 1 pound per lb for each of you! Good luck! xx 
Spencer Jinks 13/02/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Having just had a baby daughter 4 days ago I feel for all your family. loads of luck Sarah!! Spence 
Paula Bartlett 13/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck Sarah 
Karen - Meadowbank 13/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Go girl - nice to see what you look like at last!!!! 
Jim Duffy 12/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck with your target of £2500 -the same as mine 
Mam Duffy 12/02/2008 £30.00 £8.46 I know that you can do it for Mia 
George Wright 12/02/2008 £70.00 £19.74 £5 per pound - call it an incentive! 
rachel allan 12/02/2008 £10.00 n/a best of luck! xxx 
sarah_allan 12/02/2008 £10.00 n/a  
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*Total donated online: £1,972.00
Amount raised offline: £35.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £477.80
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