Tracy Chalmers is fundraising for Scottish Epilepsy Initiative

Tracy Chalmers's Fundraising Page

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on 19/02/2010

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Raising money for

Scottish Epilepsy Initiative

Charity Registration No. SC034354

Scottish Epilepsy Initiative works in Scotland for people with epilepsy. Each week another 50 Scots will be diagnosed with the disorder. Epilepsy is a distressing, debilitating condition which in many cases seriously affects quality of life. There are approximately 40,000 people in Scotland living with epilepsy.

We are currently raising funds for our Valentine Appeal, helping young people with epilepsy.

St Valentine is the patron saint both of epilepsy and of young people. Our Appeal will encourage teenagers with epilepsy to lead as normal a life as possible by providing the knowledge, skills and positive examples that will help them to cope better with the condition and so integrate better within their peer group.

“I feel like this will not only help young people but other ages of people who have epilepsy, and it will help others understand more about living with epilepsy and not just the medical side”, (female, 17).

There are an estimated 8550 children and teenagers with epilepsy in Scotland. The needs of young people are currently somewhat under-represented within the epilepsy community. There is a real need for emotional and social support. Teenagers with epilepsy may experience significant day to day problems that can prevent them from living ordinary lives. In particular, the stigma attached to the diagnosis can be almost as debilitating as the disorder itself.

For more information please contact us on 0141 248 9972 or info@scottishepilepsy.org

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Tracy Chalmers

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Raised: 97%

Target: £2,400.00
Raised so far: £2,339.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
For all of us taking part this is a major challenge but very worthwhile. As I have started this journey I am learning every day of the many people epilepsy affects and how many families it touches. It can be something that people have from a young age or in the case of my cousin came about through prescriptive drugs after she had a brain aneurism at the age of 43, she had never suffered before.

I want to do this for everyone and to help in anyway to bring some much needed attention and money to this initiative. It makes it all the more of a challenge for me personally as I hate sand, don't like animals (there will be snakes and scorpions) and prefer to be cold than hot!!!

So help me on my way by donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Scottish Epilepsy Initiative 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!

Thank you for your support

	No pain no gain as they say...don't just bring sand back with you. xxxk Donation by Kristina Macaulay 21/12/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hey Tracy ...Keep up the good work!! Donation by Sowjanya Vijiapurapu 21/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck have fun Donation by Sharon Kakubo 11/12/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the camels. Donation by Jim Brown 09/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, Remember - that sand gets everywhere !! Donation by Tom McPheat 08/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tracy Donation by Fiona Miller 08/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great cause Tracy and have no doubts you will do it no problem,X Donation by John Chalmers 08/12/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tracy and I hope you get lots in your fund raising and sand in your shoes. Do not wear high heels? Ha, Ha! Donation by William Henderson 04/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	How are my prices looking for the Ville Luminaire ! Only Joking... Donation by John Macpherson 06/11/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck, donating for my daughter Donation by John Walsh 20/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Hi me again, The Trek is getting closer Donation by John Macpherson 02/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, enjoy the experience. Hi to Jillian also. Donation by Siobhan Muir 27/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck enjoy yourself Donation by ISA NEILSON 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, it's geeting closer Donation by John Macpherson 04/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Thanks Donation by Tracy Chalmers 01/09/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	Donation by Kenny Markwick 17/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tracey Donation by Stephen Carmichael 16/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best Donation by Patrick Radigan 12/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	First donation Donation by John Macpherson 06/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tracy! Donation by Hayden McFadden 03/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by George Peattie 29/07/09	£25.00
	All the best, think you might need it......! Donation by Brian Johnston 29/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A lady with no TV... Good luck! Donation by Tony Hamilton 21/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Tracy. Donation by David Crawford 21/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	OMG! Are you off your head! Best of luck. Donation by Angela Walker 16/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sure the scorpions will be running from you Donation by Thomas Miller 08/07/09	£10.00
	Well done TL, watch out for sand, sun and scorpios, or do I mean scorpions..... Am very impressed you go girl, and are you taking Bis? Donation by Vivienne Doran 01/07/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Donation by Marilyn King 01/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well sis, think your mad but very proud of you, good luck, you'll do it no bother. x Donation by jillian 01/07/09	£40.00
	Good Luck Tracy, you can do it Donation by Linda Anthony 01/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£925.00
Offline donations:	£1,414.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£238.33

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