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.

Best of luck, folks. Donation by Kate Mitchell 16/06/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Thanks for all the pleasure you've given through your writing, Val. Good luck to you both! Donation by Elizabeth Bruce 16/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Patricia 16/06/07  

£5.00

Have fun! Donation by Deyara 16/06/07  

£3.00

Good luck with the walk Val, and good on you for supporting such a great cause! :) Donation by Mel from Australia 16/06/07  

£10.00

Good Luck! Donation by Kate 16/06/07  

£10.00

Donation by Pam Fowler 16/06/07  

£20.00

Have a great time in New York and good luck! Donation by Lorna 15/06/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by jeffrey scherz 15/06/07  

£10.00

I hope your knees have enough in them to walk around NYC on your own--it is great! Donation by Juana 15/06/07  

£5.00

A pound apiece per mile! Great plan, great cause - enjoy! Donation by Eugenie 15/06/07  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Have a good time in New York. Donation by Aganita from Seattle, Washington 15/06/07  

£3.00

Here`s hoping you`re not too knackered at the end Donation by Alison 15/06/07  

£10.00

Best of luck! Donation by SJ 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Jo 15/06/07  

£10.00

I hope it goes well for you both, good luck. Donation by Kath 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go Girls!!! Donation by Dee aka Cartel 15/06/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

good luck,hope all goes well Donation by Helen 15/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thank you for walking! Donation by Karen Horn 15/06/07  

£10.00

Good Luck and hope to see you when you are here Donation by Lindsay & Neil 15/06/07  

£30.00

good work, Val & Kelly Donation by jacqueline 15/06/07  

£5.00

Best of luck Donation by goldenoldie 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck and best wishes! Donation by Louise Easton 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Jane Bradish-Ellames 15/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Val - all the best and take care Donation by Mike Stotter 15/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Greetings from Denmark Donation by Solvejg 15/06/07  

£10.00

Good Luck Donation by Pam Woods 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Love from all your fans in America Donation by Lee 15/06/07  

£1,000.00

An example to the rest of us in the dodgy knees brigade. Have fun Donation by Stephanie 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you both Donation by annie 15/06/07  

£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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