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My story

 

Thank you very much for  visiting my fundraising page.

It has been a while since I raised money for sponsorship from my mad cap activities and with so many people raising money for worthy causes I appreciate you taking the time out to read this and hope you can help me in my aim to raise as much as possible for this special place.

My  10 year old son Laurence (in the picture opposite) has a dual diagnosis of Fragile X Syndrome and Autism. When he first arrives at SPACE he’s anxious but once he’s relaxed for a while on the massage bed he’s in his element. It’s not long before he’s sitting by the bubble tubes watching the colours and bubbles which bring a serenity to him that’s not always commonplace. Once totally immersed in SPACE, he’s calm and totally transfixed by the big screen and the room’s music, pictures and lights. It’s a time when he can befree of the barriers that his condition presents and the worst part is trying to get him to leave. Over the years SPACE has given Laurence a place to be himself – a lovely and beautiful boy.

As the blurb says SPACE provides the biggest and most versatile Multi Sensory Environment for anyone with special needs. After 15 years SPACE cannot meet the demand for sessions so the charity are campaigning to raise £3million for a fantastic new centre that will be able to meet many more needs

Their web site can be found here....

http://www.thespacecentre.org/SpaceCentral/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=61  

This year as in 2007 I'm doing the Borrowdale Fell race in August, 17 miles and 6500 ft of climbing taking in Englands highest mountain - Scarfell Pike but this year I intend to follow it 4 weeks later with the Ben Race. Ben Nevis that is, the UK's biggest mountain!  This is 10 miles and 4500ft of climb - straight up and straight back down again!!    Unknown territory so far but for those that want more info the link is here..

http://www.bennevisrace.co.uk/


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Friends of The Willows Ltd 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 thankyou very much!

If you want to follow me further in the run up to this summers schedule (and into next!)  then you can check my blog at  http://emmilou-wreckedthighsandinov8s.blogspot.com/ 

well done! Donation by Andy Fleet 07/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

know you will do well, enjoy the day. Mum & Dad Donation by val aindow 04/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Mick Noblett 11/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Emma, sure you will be fab as always. x Donation by Ampers 04/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

As a winner and course record holder I'm confident you'll fly up and down that hill Donation by John Mc 30/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Martin Stocks 29/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and most of all, have fun. Donation by Anonymous 28/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run and the fundraising. Donation by Steve Burt (sbrt) 27/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Emma hopefully I'll have survived the Ben myself and be able to congratulate you at the bottom Donation by Stolly 26/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Sally 24/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Emmi, not that you'll need it Donation by Deejay 24/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Just testing and preparing for a FRA Forum game Donation by XRunner 24/07/09  

Best wishes to both you and your son. Donation by XRunner 24/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a good run. Donation by Tim and Emily x 23/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by tarren 23/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you enjoy the races :) Donation by The Sloth 23/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Pilgrim 23/07/09  

£10.00

Donation by Novice 23/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Anthony Fryer 23/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Jill Clarke 23/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck from all at Bailey Financial Services Donation by Sarah Edwards 22/07/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! It is a *$£%ing big hill! Donation by mikee 21/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Are you taking Michael next year? Donation by John Chesworth 21/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hi emma - good luck and may see you at borrowdale. Lindsey x Donation by Lindsey Berends 12/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Simply well done! Donation by tarren 10/07/09  

£25.00

I'll wave to you as I overtake, and you can benefit from my slip stream! It will be big enough!! Good Luck x Donation by sheila groth larsen 10/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Enjoy it! Hope the weather's kind. Donation by Duff 10/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck at both Thanks for the cakes Hope all goes well Catch up soon Donation by Mr & Mrs N Bother 10/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck on the day Emma although ive no doubt that you can do it!!!!! Donation by Tracey Manley 10/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck from Vaike Donation by Vaike Thornley 10/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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