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My story

 
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2009 is a 'landmark' year for me (40) and so I have decided to run my first ever marathon. I am doing this for The West of MS Therapy Centre, which is based in Nailsea, and which this year is the HP Bristol official Site Charity.

Here's what the Centre say about themselves:

"The Centre was set up in 1985 to start offering oxygen therapy and support to local people with Multiple Sclerosis. Today the Centre offers a wide range of therapies for people with MS including, Physiotherapy, Oxygen Therapy, Counselling, Acupuncture, Reflexology and Aromatherapy. The Centre currently supports 300 people from the Greater Bristol Area on a long-term basis. The Centre itself helps not only people with MS, but also their carers and supporters. The Centre also offers practical advice from nutrition to claiming benefits.

 

The West of MS Therapy Centre offers these therapies for donation rates and does not turn people away based on their ability to pay. In total the Centre currently needs to raise in excess of £200,000 per year to keep running.

 

The West of MS Therapy Centre does not receive any statutory funding and all the money raised comes from voluntary donations."

 

In a very exciting recent development, I hear that the Centre has negotiated with South Glos council to obtain a new site at Bradley Stoke and they are planning to start building a brand new centre there from 2010.

With all this going on, how can you resist?


Justgiving adds:
"Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The West of England MS Therapy Centre 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."

Thanks!

Steve

Donation by Dave Wintle 20/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 15/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

nice one - shame about the knee bring you down to "mere mortal level" Donation by Jim Smith 10/06/09  

£10.00

Brave or foolhardy?? Get better soon! Donation by Gina Smith 10/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I struggle to run 5k! Well done Steve. Donation by Sue Hartnell 09/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done. Bummer about the knee. Donation by Bicks 08/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations Donation by Matthew & Mary 07/06/09  

£5.00

Congratulations! Donation by Gosia 04/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

A great effort Donation by Keith 04/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort Steve, well done! Donation by Amanda 04/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope the knee gets better soon Donation by Steve Bodiley 04/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Stevie!! Donation by The Knotts 04/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hope you've recovered ;-] Donation by Sarah Walker 03/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Hope it went well? Donation by Juliet 03/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Gary Catchpole 02/06/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Well done Steve! Don't know where you got the energy, certainly not from us! Donation by Mum and Dad with our love 01/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

doubled if <3.5 hrs Donation by sarah 30/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Andy Seaborne 25/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

No pain no gain. Hopefully the bagpipes will keep you going, see you for a gentle jog in June Donation by Grizzly Man 14/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck with your first marathon Steve-hope you enjoy and that training is going well Donation by Bekki Pacini 20/03/09  

£10.00

Good luck! Donation by Becky, Mike & Adam 07/02/09  

£26.22 + £7.40 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Landmark ahoi! Donation by Roland Burger 06/02/09  

£50.00

Good luck! Donation by Chris Preist 22/12/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Good luck Steve C! I reckon you stand a good chance if the pictured competition is anything to go by;-) Donation by Steve Darling 17/11/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

It will be a walk in the park... Donation by Andy Topham 17/11/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go for it bro. Donation by Richard Cayzer 12/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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