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.

Donation by anonymous 20/06/07  

£40.00

Good luck you two! Great to see the new knees working so well Val! Donation by Jenny and Ann from York 19/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

here's to the knees! Donation by ali 19/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

'But let your due feet never fail' Donation by Margaret & Nicky 19/06/07  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Donation by Tim and Ann Cleeves 19/06/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope you have a great time. Donation by Bryan, Sally and the boys 19/06/07  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Donation by Andria Plonka 19/06/07  

£20.00

burn up those sidewalks, Val. Donation by Maureen and Iden 19/06/07  

£20.00

You go, girlfriends! Donation by Bob and Eileen Hutton 19/06/07  

£200.00

V & K, Good luck! Donation by Celeste J 19/06/07  

£10.00

Good Luck! Donation by Pamela S. Young 18/06/07  

£15.00

what a great idea: go for it, girls! Donation by michelle spring 18/06/07  

£39.00 + £11.00 Gift Aid

Great idea, and have lots of fun! Donation by Adrian, Jen, and Eleanor 18/06/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Fantastic! All the best, and good luck Donation by mandy 18/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks for the opportunity to help. Donation by Nancy from Arkansas 18/06/07  

£10.00

I always wanted to meet the Bionic Woman1 Good luck Donation by Maureen Roddy 18/06/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go, girls, go! Donation by Aline Templeton 18/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck both! love, C x Donation by Caroline Carver 18/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 18/06/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both - enjoy the success Donation by Liz Cross 17/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope u r knee-deep in donations Donation by Barbara C 17/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck - A fan of your work Donation by Liz Phillips 17/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Get the right shoes....get going...good luck Donation by Diana 17/06/07  

£5.00

Way to go girrrrrrrls! Donation by Jean 17/06/07  

£20.00

GO FOR IT!!! Donation by L.T. Fiur 17/06/07  

£5.00

Best of luck on the walk,congratulations Donation by David 17/06/07  

£10.00

With love from one of your NY pals! Donation by Chris Aldrich 16/06/07  

£20.00

GOOD LUCK Donation by Charlie 16/06/07  

£15.00

Donation by anonymous 16/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck and best wishes Donation by Richard Anderson 16/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 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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