Simon Kelson is fundraising for PERTHES ASSOCIATION

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Raising money for

PERTHES ASSOCIATION

Charity Registration No. 326161

We provide quality support for families and children suffering from Perthes' disease and Associated conditions including Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, in all parts of the UK and overseas. Our services include a helpline, financial/practical advice, an equipment library, publications and events. We are also committed to supporting research into these conditions.

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Simon Kelson

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18/11/2009

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Raised: 99%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,972.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting this page and a quick note to help you understand why I am taking part in the gruelling 520km 3 day cycle race from London to Paris and wish to raise money for the Perthes Association.

My elder son, Ben (pictured when he was 4), suffered grade 4 perthes in his right hip. He was diagnosed aged 3 when he began to limp. He spent 8 weeks in a broom stick cast and was not allowed to take part in any impact activity for 4 years, a desperate time for a boy who was just developing a passion for all things sport. During that time we struggled to get a wheel chair that Ben could operate and meant that he was comfortable. I modified the wheel chair in the picture so that Ben was comfortable but it was too heavy for him to move himself.

Fortunately Ben has made a great recovery and now plays all sports, but there are lots of children suffering from the disease and it would be great to help them with a wheel chair properly designed for the circumstances.

The Perthes Association is a tremendous help and support for the children and their families and now that Ben has recovered it is our turn to help them. So I'll put in the hard miles to Paris if you help raise some money. Thank you again.

	Donation by Dai Jones 01/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	congratulations on your effort, love cynthia @george Donation by cynthia caldicott 04/08/09	£25.00
	Donation by Anonymous 03/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	better late than never. well done old boy. darren & debs Donation by darren partridge 08/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry it's late Simon but I hope it went well and the aching has stopped. Well done you. Donation by Rosie Ginn 07/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Sorry its late Simon - hope it was fun!! Look forward to hearing all about it x Donation by tina hudson 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation from the Hunts. Thank you Tina! Donation by Gillian McLaren 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation from Mike & Daphne. Thank you! Donation by Gillian McLaren 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation from Liz, Sarah, Harry & William - thank you! Donation by Gillian McLaren 06/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Oops sorry it's late. Hope all went well. Donation by Tina 02/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Better late then never! Hope it went well! xx Donation by Denise Bury 29/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope all went well, rather you than I Donation by Bruce Guy 29/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Glad to see you haven't shriveled away from your commitments, you'll need an enormous sack to carry home all your donations! Donation by Drum 29/06/09	£60.00
	I can't think of a better motivation for putting yourself through all that! Hope it went well. Chrissie Donation by Chrissie Tarbitt 29/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Simon! Donation by Richard Bruton 29/06/09	£100.00
	Best of luck Simon, see you @ Rugby in August Donation by Nick 26/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'm sure you'll be well out in front after all that training. Good luck! Donation by Misha Gopaul 26/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hopefully your'll make it to Paris for the celebration! Good luck! Mike and the team @ printMAX Donation by Michael Bolton 25/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon. I'm pleased to add that the St Ex Vets will be sending a cheque for £500.00 Donation by Phil Nathan 25/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by mike kelson 25/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I think we could cycle in a day what you'll be doing in an hour, every hour, for 3 days! Good Luck x Donation by Nicola, Dominic and Eloise 24/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	520k...?! Good luck and well done Donation by Jayne Nelson 24/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon! With love The Fellows Gang xx Donation by Samantha Fellows 24/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 23/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Simon. We will have the rubber ring ready for the IOW camping trip! Pauls quite offay with it!!!!!!! Donation by Sam & Paul Thompson 19/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck. We'll toast your success on the IOW! Donation by Alex Evans 19/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	The lengths you will go just for a good meal!! Donation by Terry & Sheri 19/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the view! Up the back with the ladies wasn't it?! Good luck! Donation by David & Steph 18/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Can you make it at your age??!?!? Donation by Dai + Claire Jones 18/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	They don't allow bikes on the Eurostar or TGV, so you've really got to do it! Take the furry saddle cover, you'll need it! Have fun, Jon Donation by Jon Rankin 18/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,522.00
Offline donations:	£450.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£368.64

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