Christopher Kennard is fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease Association

Shadwell's MND Fundraising Page

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Raising money for

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Charity Registration No. 294354

The MND Association provides care and support to people with Motor Neurone Disease and to those who care for them. It speaks on their behalf, demanding the best possible standards of care, and promotes and funds scientific research into the causes, treatments and potential cures for the disease.

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Christopher Kennard

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31/12/2009

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Raised: 106%

Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £21,256.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting our fundraising page for this Shadwell sponsored event.

Martin Touchin is just 54, and is bravely fighting a daily battle with Motor Neurone Disease-a progressive, debilitating condition that currently has no cure. He does not have much to look forward to. Many years ago, Martin was employed as a Gamekeeper at Shadwell and has regularly brought his skills back to the Estate on shoot days in the intervening years.

Another Martin, Martin Wingrove, our Head Gamekeeper, and Chris Kennard, our Finance Director are both also the wrong side of 50, but count themselves fortunate still to be in reasonable health (if not shape) and wanted to put their lucky throw of the dice to good use. Following a successful and relatively painless "dry run" in the Norwich "100" last year , they committed to cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats in May this year- a distance of around 900miles-to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and for Martin. Research into this dreadful disease does not benefit from as much charitable funding as other diseases with a higher public profile.

They completed the challenge in effectively 9 days-averaging 100+ miles per day.and were supported by Martin Wingrove's wife Maggie, who works in our gardens department, who drove the support vehicle.

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum generously started the fund with a donation of £5,000 and underwrote the costs of the challenge so all funds raised will go to the charity.

So please dig deep to support the two Martins, Maggie & Chris.

A day by day account of their adventure can be found on their blog-

http://shadwellcycle.wordpress.com

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Motor Neurone Disease Association 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.

Alternatively, please send a cheque, made payable to the Motor Neurone Disease Association (or to Shadwell Estate Company Limited if for Martin direct) to the following address, fao Alison Rolph
Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Nunnery Stud
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 2QE

In the event that the target of £20,000 is reached, the excess will now go to a Kidney charity in memory of Chris's brother-in-law, Alan who sadly passed away on Sunday 10th May, a week before Martin & Chris will be setting off from Lands End.

	Sorry this is a bit late. Hopefully by now you've stopped walking like John Wayne. Well done!! Donation by Andrew Bidwell 28/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Wow! Well done Chris Donation by Nicola Sexton 15/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations, hope you're not too saddle sore! Donation by Mike Toal 04/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations from the team at HSBC Donation by HSBC Private Bank/HSBC Trustee CI 02/06/09	£250.00
	Congratulations Martin from Uncle Teddy Donation by Ted Gratton 30/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done Martin & Chris, what an Experience to look back on and remember! Donation by Marcus Iddon 28/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope you have a great experience Donation by Malcolm Kemp 27/05/09	£50.00
	Well done Donation by Deanes H & W 26/05/09	£20.00
	Martin is a long-serving member of staff at our subsidiary company, Shrubhill Farms and we can not thank you enough for your fundraising efforts. Donation by Harrowden Farms Ltd 26/05/09	£250.00
	Congratulations on a marvellous achievement. Donation by Lorraine & Christopher Dunne 22/05/09	£10.00
	Go well! Donation by Nigel, Julie, James & Nancy Dennis 20/05/09	£50.00
	Best wishes from the Iveagh family and Elveden Donation by Edward Iveagh 19/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We are following your progress with keen interest and no little admiration. Good luck! Donation by timmis 17/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Enjoy It, We Know You Can Easily Do It! Xx Donation by Annie,Sam + Charlotte 16/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Chris. Hope you're still abe to play some cricket afterwards Donation by John Ball 15/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Some talk - some do ! I am full of admiration for you both. Donation by Peter Mendham 13/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We know you can do it. From all the girls at Wedgewood Donation by Wedgewood Estates 13/05/09	£250.00
	Chris, in tough moments dream of your winning innings in the PTA match Donation by Hooper family 11/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Chris! Donation by Richard Gaskell 11/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Julie Collis 10/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Martin (and Chris). We'll be with you all the way - in spirit! Donation by Mick and Jenny 09/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Havining a friend with something similar to MND we are delighted to support you. Good luck and we will keep up with progress on the website. Donation by Millard Bourne Assocs 09/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the ride! Donation by Sue Vella 08/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck from all at Marrison Electrical Ltd. Donation by Marrison Electrical Ltd. 08/05/09	£50.00
	Good Luck from all at Marsdens Game Feeds Donation by Marsden Game Feeds 08/05/09	£250.00
	Martin and Chris. Crowshall is happy to support such a tough challenge for such a worthwhile cause. Good luck from Stephen, Claire and Phil Donation by Crowshall Veterinary Services 08/05/09	£250.00
	Good luck with your journey, hope you have got a soft seat Donation by PDH Electrical Specialist Limited 08/05/09	£250.00
	Good Luck from everyone at Shelley Ashman Donation by Shelley Ashman Int 07/05/09	£100.00
	we will be with you all the way(thoughts only!) Good Luck. Donation by Kennards M & D 06/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Best wishes from all at Eurobale Donation by Eurobale Limited 06/05/09	£250.00

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* Total raised online:	£6,630.00
Offline donations:	£14,626.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£709.36

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