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Weʼve raised £5,395 to Fund a carer to accompany Andrew on days out and fund a special holiday for his family. Andrew has MND / ALS.
- North Yorkshire
- Funded on Wednesday, 19th July 2017
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Story
Our good friend, Andrew Knowlman, has Motor Neurone Disease. A 49-year old father of two, and a lover of the great outdoors, he can no longer use his legs and arms. He has lost his voice and eating is difficult.
Five of us are walking 40 miles (64 kilometres) in one day (June 17th) to raise money to pay for a carer to accompany Andrew on days out from his care home. He watches events at school, his son play golf and Watford FC. The money will also be used to enable Andrew's family to enjoy a fantastic holiday.
The Lyke Wake Walk crosses the wild North Yorkshire Moors, an area where Andrew has spent alot of time. It is extremely challenging.
Andrew's wife, Jane, now looks after their children, Valentina (14) and Sebastian (10), alone, as well as helping him every day. Their lives have been turned upside down and they need to do something great.
Thank you very much for your support!
Pags, Simon and Tim
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4 years agoAndrew Knowlman
4 years ago6am to midnight. 18 hours. 41 miles. Hot sun. Adrian, Tim, Louise, Simon, Chris, Stuart walking. Julian (Adrian's father) - support). 41 miles (in case you forgot), walk to the max. Incredible achievement in one of my favourite places. Thank you - Andrew, Jane, Valentina and Sebastian. Thank you for your generous donations. Humbled.
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- 4 years ago
Andrew Knowlman
4 years agoIn the Autumn of 2015, our friends donated £10,000 to pay the deposit for our mobility van. I use it three or four times a week. Now, you have given generously, so I can pay for a carer to accompany me. My friends are doing the Lyke Wake Walk on the 17th. Thanks for your support! Andrew
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- 4 years ago
Andrew Knowlman
4 years agoFriends from near and far Friends from last year and twenty years ago People I don't know People thirty years younger than me Global generosity The walk is in about a month Thanks for giving, Thanks for walking Andrew, Jane, Valentina and Sebastian
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Beth Wallace
Jun 26, 2017
Tim wasn't hobbling too much after the event so it obviously went well. Great cause and apologies for the tardiness in donating. Beth
£50.00
Anonymous
Jun 17, 2017
Another one from us at Christ Church! A huge WELL DONE to all the walkers. Andrew - you are an inspiration, an amazing man and we love you, along with countless others.
£100.00
Anonymous
Jun 17, 2017
From your friends at Christ Church, Kings Langley
£100.00
Ed Creswell
Jun 16, 2017
Best of luck to the walkers!
£30.00
The Corbett's
Jun 16, 2017
Hello Andrew! Thinking of you often and wishing all the best for you, Jane and the children
£50.00
Annette, the Brummie and Cordelia x
Jun 15, 2017
Good luck gents!Have a wonderful holiday with your lovely family Andrew
£50.00
Gilles Mascaras
Jun 12, 2017
Andrew, a last bit- well deserved - so you achieve your objective,cheers, Gilles
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Andrew Knowlman
North Yorkshire
Andrew Knowlman is a 49-year old father of two children. He was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in April 2015. This fundraising is being done on his behalf by friends from school in York. They are undertaking a hugely challenging walk to help their friend.