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on 24 February 2011

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Aims2Cure finances research into finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis at leading institutions in the UK. In 2007 Aims2Cure established The Michele Elster Fund to help improve the lives of people with MS and alleviate the obstacles everyday living may present.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hi. I have decided to remove myself from the comfort of my warm living room to try and raise some money for a very special cause. To do this I will be&nbsp;trekking for 5&nbsp;(long) days in&nbsp;&nbsp;Iceland (volcanoes permitting); I even have to share a tent with another bloke. I endeavour to raise as much money as possible for Aims2Cure, which is a charity dedicated to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">To tell you a little bit more about Aims2Cure &ndash; they are a registered charity, established in 1999 who finance research into finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis </span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">at The Institute of Neurology and The Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, both in London.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">In 2007 Aims2Cure set up</span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"> The Michele Elster Foundation to help fund MS sufferers directly with their everyday lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">The late Michele Elster was an MS sufferer who tragically lost her life to the disease in 2006.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>To date, Aims2Cure have</span><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"> raised over &pound;750,000 to try and eradicate one of the most common neurological diseases amongst young adults, currently affecting around 85,000 people in the UK.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">I am writing to ask if you would sponsor me and thus help Aims2Cure continue their amazing work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>To do this, please donate via this Just Giving page&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> or&nbsp; simply send me a cheque made payable to <strong>Aims2Cure</strong>. I have set myself a target to try and raise &pound;3000 and I would REALLY appreciate all the help you can especially in these difficult financial times. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span></em></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">I am making a contribution towards the cost of the trek myself and the charity are paying the balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I would be very grateful and appreciative for any support you may be able to give to finding a cure into the unbearable disease that is Multiple Sclerosis.</span></em></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Thank you for taking the time to read this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I have already begun my strict training regime for this exciting challenge and I am determined and passionate about this cause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I hope you feel as strongly as I do and your generosity will be greatly appreciated not only by the charity but by all those they are trying so hard to help.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">If you would like more information about Aims2Cure, please visit their website<strong> at www.aims2cure.org.uk.</strong></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So please dig deep and donate now</span></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>.</p>

Donation summary

Total
£3,033.00
+ £634.55 Gift Aid
Online
£2,723.00
Offline
£310.00

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