Elizabeth Vecchione - from spinal injury to ultramarathon! is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £5,000 to raise money for Care to Dance so children in care can learn to dance - From spinal injury to ultramarathon.
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Some of you will already know that, 6 months ago, I was in a car accident that resulted in a spinal fracture. I was incredibly lucky to avoid paralysis. My recovery has been slow - there are so many risks and so many potential wrong moves that could make things worse. It’s definitely an example of having to learn to walk before you can run - quite literally!
It’s also been a tough mental battle - not being able to do lots of things I love, ways I express myself, process and destress. I’m lucky to have had an amazing support network, and strong mental resilience that I’ve cultivated over a long period of time. But it really brought home for me what it must be like to face challenges and dark times alone. Not to have anyone to turn to or anywhere to go. All without also being able to do the things (or sometimes not even knowing what these things are) that help you get through and feel happier.
So it’s safe to say this experience has given me even more of a fire in my belly for Care to Dance. I didn’t think it would be possible to feel more certain of how much of a difference it makes to young people, but turns out I was wrong!
So, to mark our 5 year anniversary and raise money for Care to Dance, I’m going to be running an ultra-marathon in November - 50 kilometres and over 2600 meters elevation in one day. Given I was still in a brace and on crutches 4 months ago, it’s definitely a challenge! But I want to show all our young people just how much is possible if you put your mind to it, what you can overcome with mental strength and determination, and people backing you. And to raise money to enable us to support more young people across the country, at a time when so many young people are struggling, would be even better.
Anything you can give would be amazing.
£10 will fund a young person's dance class
£20 will fund a young person's Dance T-Shirt
£30 will fund a young person's Jazz shoes
£40 will fund a young person to watch a performance at the Theatre
£50 will fund a young person's travel to a performance opportunity!
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- 2 months ago
Elizabeth Vecchione - from spinal injury to ultramarathon!
2 months agoOnly 6 weeks to go! Thank you all so much for your kind donations. We are over 1/4 way to my target, raising money that will allow children in care to feel a belonging, connect and express themselves through dance. Training is going well and have got to 23km so far so nearly half way there! Join us in our mission to raise £5000 by sharing and posting about the challenge and cause 🙏🏼💖
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- 7 months ago
Elizabeth Vecchione - from spinal injury to ultramarathon!
7 months agoSO excited to announce the Ultramarathon I have signed up to run 50km in November in MADEIRA (2,458m of elevation). This will be 10 months after breaking two vertebrae’s and only 7 months after throwing my wonderful back brace in the wardrobe! This challenge is all to raise money for Care to Dance a charitable organisation that supports children in care. I have seen the impact that Care to Dance has had on many young people. Giving them hope, courage and community even when times are incredibly difficult. Thank you all for your support 🙌💖
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- 10 months ago
Elizabeth Vecchione - from spinal injury to ultramarathon!
10 months agoHey everyone!! Thank you so much for your kind donations 🙏🏼 thought I’d update you on my training so far!! I managed my first 7km walk today!! Took me almost 2 hours and even managed a hill. 6 week X Ray is on 1st March so hopefully that will be positive and I can start cycling on the exercise bike to build my cardio and strength a little 🚲
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Elise
Nov 9, 2024
Well done Beth! You are an inspiration for all!!
Dennis
Nov 5, 2024
Great cause Beth, I’m sure you will meet your target and more.
£50.00
Gemma Sutherington
Nov 5, 2024
Beth you're incredible! What an outstanding achievement and against all odds, you did it! Excellent effort for a wonderful cause. Loads of love to ya xx
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Suzanne richards
Nov 5, 2024
Well done x so proud of you
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Nov 4, 2024
Carolina & Charles
Nov 4, 2024
You’re a superwoman!! What a blessing to meet you and share this experience together.
£100.00
Caroline Jennings
Nov 4, 2024
So impressive, Beth. Well done! xxx
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