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.

Carry lots of water! Good luck to you both. Donation by coolbyrne 15/06/07  

£5.00

Good Luck, hope the new knees serve you well Donation by Mags 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by robert stevenson 15/06/07  

£10.00

Keep up the good work, I love your books. Donation by Maz & Edith 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope you don't herple! Donation by Randa in Embra 15/06/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Don't forget the Kendal Mint Cake! Donation by Laura 15/06/07  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Best luck Donation by Kathleen Jordan 15/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you for helping our children. They are our precious future. Donation by Marcy 15/06/07  

£10.00

Thank you for the wonderful books Val and best wishes to both of you. Donation by Sheila 15/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Happy Walking! Donation by Janet 15/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A great charity, and one, as an ex-teacher in inner city schools, I can whole-heartedly support Donation by James Nash 15/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Val, thank you for all the pleasure and entertainment of your books and good luck! Donation by david menon 15/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Bett 15/06/07  

£10.00

Good luck, take care!! A big fan from Eire Donation by wbtext 15/06/07  

£10.00

Hope the road's smooth for you. Donation by Alison Smith 15/06/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of luck & don't forget the plasters!! Donation by Liz 15/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by anonymous 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You go girls! Donation by Marian in Australia 15/06/07  

£10.00

Best of luck ladies! Donation by Cheryl Flower 15/06/07  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Have a great day and good luck-love from Kate and Annie in Northumberland Donation by Kate Alexandra 15/06/07  

£20.00

Good luck Donation by Kate 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both, your four knees and all the children! Donation by Birgitta 15/06/07  

£35.00

I did the same in Leeds not long ago. Good Luck Donation by Charlotte 15/06/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Hilke Rosenboom 15/06/07  

£20.00

Best of luck girls. Donation by Maria 15/06/07  

£13.00

I wish you both sunny but cool weather in NY Donation by blond007 15/06/07  

£20.00

Good Luck to you both! Donation by Chris @ Edinburgh 15/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Brenda Mayhew 15/06/07  

£5.00

Hi Val & Kelly, good luck to you both. ps Ken would need an iron lung to do that!! Donation by Sandra & Ken 15/06/07  

£100.00
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* Total raised online: £6,184.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £739.82

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