Elizabeth Hennessey

Liz's Carten100 page

Fundraising for JDRF
£165
raised of £150 target
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Participants: Mark Hennessey
JDRF

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We fund research into type 1 diabetes to find a cure for type 1 diabetes

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In just one weeks time I am taking on the Carten100 with the husband . A 100 mile bike ride to Tenby in one day . . It started out as a personal challenge and a bit of fun however I never realised just how hard cycling is !!
We have been starting early on Sunday mornings 6 am so we can get back in time for when the kids get up .
I have given up on many occasions but Mark has been alongside me all the way and has patiently put up with my moaning and groaning for 8 weeks 2- 3 times a week . Many a time there have been rows , swearing , tears , sweat , bruises, chaffing,😮tantrums , throwing the bike ( all by me ) but we've plodded on and kept going. (This behaviour isn't unusual in normal married life so he's used to it ) 😀 👍⭐️😘
We cycled 60 miles last weekend and average 80 + miles over the course of a week .
Apart from my own personal challenge it would also be more meaningful if I could help
the Carten100 nominated charity . This year it is JDRF which is for juvenile type1 diabetes . The research to find a cure is being carried out here in Cardiff at UHW . Type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease and can occur anytime , happens by no fault and it mostly occurs in childhood .
There are so many worthy charities out there to choose and I know everyone likes to do what they can but if you would like to donate , even a small amount it would mean something to any families who have children with the disease .
Two of the sponsors have also promised to price match £1 for every pound donated, so even a £5 donation or friends / family clubbing together will make a difference .
Thank you for reading this and
fingers crossed for next Sat , bum pads at the ready Tenby here we come !! 🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️Weather please be kind 🙏
Xxx




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JDRF

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JDRF is the world's leading charitable funder of type 1 diabetes research and raise money to drive world class research. Exciting news: JDRF is undergoing a transformation. We are becoming Breakthrough T1D in October. View our FAQs to understand more. https://jdrf.org.uk/newbrandfaqs

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Total raised
£165.00
+ £32.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£165.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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