Smita Shah

Smita Shah's Fundraising Page

Fundraising for Aspire
£1,208
raised of £1,000 target
by 30 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: The Aspire Channel Swim 2008, on 7 December 2008
Aspire

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We support people with Spinal Cord Injury to help them live full, independent lives

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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I did this challenge in 2005 and it took me about 6 weeks to complete the challenge.  i am hoping that it takes me less than that this year round. i love swimming as many of you know and i would like to swim for this fantastic charity in the way i can enjoy.

Aspire changes lives!

Spinal Cord Injury has a devastating effect on the 1,200 people who become paralysed each year.

The individual affected will lose muscle and sensory control and the vast majority become full time wheelchair users for the rest of their lives. Historically, the majority of spinal cord injuries have been sustained by those aged 15 to 40, with men outnumbering women, although increasingly it is affecting more older people too.

Through its projects and programmes, Aspire offers practical support to the 40,000 people living with a spinal cord injury in the UK so that they can lead fulfilled and independent lives in their homes, with their families, in work-places and leisure time.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: ASPIRE 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 me now!

About the charity

Aspire

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Every four hours someone in the UK is paralysed by a spinal cord injury. It can happen to anyone at any time and no one is prepared for how it will change their life. Aspire is a national charity that provides practical help, supporting spinal cord injured people from injury to independence.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,207.22
+ £126.92 Gift Aid
Online donations
£472.00
Offline donations
£735.22

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