Sarah Blake is fundraising for Jeans For Genes

Team Blakesters Fundraising Page

Adidas Women's 5K Challenge 2009

on 06/09/2009

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Team members:

Sarah Blake, Lizzie Blake, Katie Blake, Joanna Foster, Jayne Pratt, Soraya Binesh, Lyndsey Haskayne

Raising money for

Jeans For Genes

Charity Registration No. 1062206

Jeans for Genes

One in 33 babies in the UK is born with a genetic disorder - that's equivalent to one in every school class. Although individually these conditions are rare, together they account for more than half of all childhood deaths. The money raised by Jeans for Genes funds care and support services for children and families affected by genetic disorders, as well as research into the causes and potential cures of these conditions. Our major fundraising event is Jeans for Genes Day, when millions of adults and children across the country throw out their uniforms and make a small donation to wear their jeans to work or school.

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Sarah Blake

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Raised: 133%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,326.00

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My story

Hello Guys and Girlies,

My very best of friends, Jayne, Joanna, Lyndsey, Soraya and my sister Lizzie and Katy and I have decided to take part in the Womans Adidas Challenge in Hyde Park this September.

As most of you know 3 out of my 5 siblings including me, were diagnosed 10 years ago as carriers of Cystic Fibrosis. This means that our partners also have to be screened for Cystic Fibrosis before we decide to have any children.

Cystic fibrosis occurs because of a faulty gene called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator - or CFTR gene. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder. This means that in order to develop the condition you need to inherit two cystic fibrosis genes, one from your mother and one from your father. If you inherit only one cystic fibrosis gene, you are called a carrier and do not have symptoms.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited condition. It affects organs in the body, particularly the lungs and digestive system, which become clogged with sticky mucus, making it difficult to breathe and digest food. Cystic fibrosis affects over 7,500 people in the UK and is most common in Caucasian people. People with cystic fibrosis have a shorter life expectancy, with the average being around 31 year.

There is currently no cure for Cystic fibrosis

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Jeans For Genes Campaign 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.

So please sponsor us now!

Thank you & lots of love

Sarah, Lizzie, Katy, Jo, Soraya & Jayne xxxx

	Well done...............great to see you have passed your target figure. Donation by Ann Jadwat 20/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done girls!!! Donation by Amalgamated Cleaning Services Ltd Graham & Dick 16/09/09	£50.00
	Well done! Donation by Janet Smith 16/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Hope Jayne didn't hold you up too much. Donation by Ged Shannon 14/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Finbarr OCallaghan 13/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jo, and friends... Donation by Mel McCarthy 10/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jo and team. Donation by Mo Orfali 06/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	goodluck Jo and friends. dont forget the plasters!! Donation by malcolm, dad 06/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Dear Soraya, Good Luck Hun Hope to see you soon. Ekta x Donation by Ekta Sabharwal-Parmar 05/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck sis xxx Donation by Roxy 05/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck S! Donation by Richard 05/09/09	£20.00
	Good luck Soraya from Ian & Shardae x Donation by Ian Burke 05/09/09	£20.00
	Good luck Soraya & friends Donation by Dboy 05/09/09	£20.00
	good luck guys and well done x Donation by mellisa kisby 05/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck sis xx Donation by Sherv 05/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	good luck girlie girls. love you all. xxxxxx Donation by kim woods 05/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by cass 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! John & Romy Donation by John Skok 04/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Soraya. Tara and Hanan x Donation by Tara Benelbaida 03/09/09	£20.00
	Good luck with the run Donation by David Ramsey 03/09/09	£20.00
	Go Soraya! Donation by Caroline Rory & Amelia 02/09/09
	Go Soraya and Team Blakester...think of all the calories burnt for a good cause!! Love S, MJ, AJ, R & T xx Donation by The Armstrong-Jackson Clan 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Soraya and friends x Donation by Nima Abrishamchian 31/08/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lyndsey Haskayne 31/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Gill Thomas 29/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Soraya and friends, a fantastic cause! love mum x Donation by Pauline BInesh 29/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Soraya and friends...Michael & Angellica xx Donation by Michael Underwood 27/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Lyn xxxx Donation by Bee Smith 24/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Girls. x Donation by Louise Calverley 24/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jayne and the rest of the team Donation by Linda Heath 24/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,326.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£310.26

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