Raised: 124%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £6,184.00
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My story

 

In November 2007, Val McDermid and Kelly Smith will walk 13 miles through the streets of New York City to raise money for The Children's Society.

Val says: When I had to have two knee replacements, I decided I was going to make the most of my new knees. Not just walking for fun, or for inspiration, but walking to help other people. I'm doing this walking half-marathon to enjoy the new lease of life my new knees have given me, but also to raise money so that children less fortunate than ours can have a better chance at life.Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor us.

Kelly says: I'm still on my first set of knees, but I'm happy to put some wear and tear on them in such a good cause. Every little helps when it comes to raising money for a good cause, so don't hesitate to contribute whatever you can afford.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Children's Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now!

Many thanks for your support. We'll let you know how we do.

Who would have thought they'd let someone from Fife loose in the Big Apple? Lang Spoon time... Donation by Stuart & Fiona 03/01/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Those knees were made for walking - well done. Donation by Eleanor 28/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done! I saw Stell's pics! Donation by Jenny Colgan 26/11/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

After the finish line, turn south, cross the Mason/Dixon line, we'll have your fried chicken ready! Donation by Judy (MFS) Cook and KC Hayes 12/11/07  

£20.00

Good Luck pounding those streets - shall be thinking of those knees! Donation by sarah p 01/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good walking both. Love, Lesley XX Donation by Lesley 29/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Julie 23/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The best of luck to you both Donation by Selina Walker 15/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go well Donation by Angela 12/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Pretend you're walking the beach in Alnmouth Donation by Mom & D.C. 03/10/07  

£20.00

Best knees forward and all that . . . Donation by Ruth 01/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Love the idea and the charity! Donation by Nicola 28/09/07  

£20.00

What a fantastic thing to do. Good Luck xxx Donation by Mary Baillie 20/09/07  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

In celebration of your 20-year long literary career. We're all looking forward to the party tonight. Donation by Roger and Jean and Gail-Nina 15/09/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck from all at Hayes & Co. Donation by Tony Totham 11/09/07  

£50.00

Good luck, girls Donation by Janet Laurence 07/09/07  

£100.00

You're both Gunga Dins! Donation by Thomas on the Lower East Side 07/09/07  

£20.00

You go, girls! Donation by Carol Seajay 02/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Yvonne 31/08/07  

£10.00

I'll be out of town so I can't cheer you on in person but have a great walk and enjoy your visit Donation by Carol R in NYC 30/08/07  

£50.00

Looking forward to seeing the photos of you both in walking gear Donation by Sue Rumfitt 20/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Look foward to seeing photos of your leaping over the finishing line in style! Donation by The girls at New Writing North 18/08/07  

£20.00

Good luck from Peter and Rosetta, Norman and Adele Donation by anon 09/08/07  

£75.00

Well done you two for zooming past the fundraising target... just the walk to do now! xxxx Donation by Mel & Esther 07/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck guys! Donation by Claire T 02/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations on reaching your fundraising goal and enjoy the New York walk Donation by Amy 28/07/07  

£20.00

Watch out for those New York manholes!! Donation by Dickie Mint 27/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck to you both those knees were made for walking Donation by june & elvis 21/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck to you! (Sorry it's not a bigger donation) Donation by Jo 20/07/07  

£5.00

So it's come to this - walking the streets of NY for money! Enjoy! Donation by Reg & Pat Hill 11/07/07  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £6,184.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £739.82

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