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The Weston Ice Cream Walk…..In aid of the West of England MS Therapy Centre

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Well we did it! After 9 hours of essentially non stop walking (We had one 20 min break for lunch) we arrived at the pier @ 5pm, where we were met by the charity and a press photographer. We’re all very sore today, with several blisters, but a small amount of discomfort means that we’ve raised some much valued funds for the MS Centre.

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Can I take this opportunity to thank all of you who sponsored us, as well as those who may still want to sponsor us!

Ieuan, Dave, Barrie, Nick, Roger & Wayne!

 

Welcome to our fundraising page, We are five employees of Hewlett Packard + one non HP person, that are planning to raise hopefully £1000 by walking from the HP Bristol office (Filton) on Thursday the 9th of April to purchase an Ice Cream at the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare.

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Total distance is over 28 miles (over 44 km), so it’ll be a long hard slog, and we’re asking for your support by sponsoring us on behalf of  the West of EnglandMS Therapy Centre. All monies donated will go straight to the MS Centre, as any expenses incurred are being picked up directly by us.

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The walkers are:

  • Ieuan Day
  • Barrie Evans
  • Nick Hides
  • Roger Parish
  • Dave Parsons
  • Wayne Day

Some of us are keen runners, while for others (Me in particular), this is going to be a very Big challenge!

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"The Centre was set up in 1985 to start offering oxygen therapy and support to local people with Multiple Sclerosis. Today the Centre offers a wide range of therapies for people with MS including, Physiotherapy, Oxygen Therapy, Counselling, Acupuncture, Reflexology and Aromatherapy. The Centre currently supports 300 people from the Greater Bristol Area on a long-term basis. The Centre itself helps not only people with MS, but also their carers and supporters. The Centre also offers practical advice from nutrition to claiming benefits.

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The West of England MS Therapy Centre offers these therapies for donation rates and does not turn people away based on their ability to pay. In total the Centre currently needs to raise in excess of £200,000 per year to keep running, and it does not receive any statutory funding, so all the money raised for the centre comes from voluntary donations.

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Thanks for your support!

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Ieuan & the team

More! Donation by Ieuan 15/05/09  

£105.00 + £29.62 Gift Aid

More!!! Donation by Ieuan Day 14/05/09  

£105.00 + £29.62 Gift Aid

Well done guys ... :-) Donation by Ali T 08/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Phil Jarrett 22/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congratulation from the watering hole Donation by Prince of Orange 20/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Funny how the ice cream didn't seem like such a good idea when we got there - too cold! Donation by Dave Parsons 20/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Like your arrival at the end...my sponsorship is better late than never? Nick I did promise I would! Donation by Gary Catchpole 17/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Clifton Suits 11/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You are probably there by now, enjoy the ice cream you deserve it! Donation by Malcolm Grimwood 09/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good on you guys! Donation by Dave Callaghan 09/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hmm - I just fancy an ice-cream ... maybe if I run I can catch you up ... Donation by Dave Tuckett 09/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Chaps: Looks like the weather is on your side- refreshing showers :-) Donation by Michael Batchelor 09/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great walk and enjoy the ice cream! Donation by Mark Restall 09/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you Ieuan and your brave friends. If you can handle this our common project will be a no-brainer.... Donation by Michael Gottwald 08/04/09  

£5.00

Trust us to choose the only rainy day in 2 months Donation by Dave Parsons 07/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You guys are going to be so disappointed if the icecream hut is shut when you get there at midnight!!! Hope it goes well!! Donation by Matt Webb 06/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

pob lwc!! Donation by Lins 06/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Let’s hope the forecasted rain does not appear! Donation by Chris Parsons 03/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mwynhewch y dydd a pob lwc. Donation by Andrew Day 01/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

50p per mile with a bonus £1 if you complete for the sake of round numbers Donation by Brian Parish 01/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Jill Parish 01/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck mate Donation by Brian Hosey 27/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

pob lwc Ieuan a Wayne x Donation by Sharon Barnett 24/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Sue Gilbert 16/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Barry Townsend 16/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Jen Edwards 13/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Wayne - You're gonna need it - better stay off the pies from now on! Donation by Tamar Foods 12/03/09  

£200.00

Best of luck Donation by swainers 10/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope the rain stays away! Donation by Graeme Russell 09/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Baked Alaska? Donation by Dave Banks 09/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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