Lauren Stanley

Lauren Stanley's fundraising page

Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support
£4,355
raised of £5,000 target
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Event: Macmillan Raceday 2019, on 15 June 2019
Macmillan's famous fundraising event held at York Racecourse. Each year the Racecourse host a number of activities in aid of Macmillan including the famous Ernest Cooper Macmillan Ride of Their Lives.

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I'm excited and terrified in equal measure to be taking part in the Macmillan Ride of their Lives at York Racecourse on 15th June for Macmillan Cancer Support

As a child I grew up clinging onto the neck of any pony I could get my hands on but stopped riding at the age of 16. Looking from the outside into the world of racing, I've always thought jockeys and work riders had the best job going getting to ride everyday (having had my first fall already I'm reconsidering this). 

I'm taking part in this amazing challenge as not only an opportunity to get back in the saddle, but most importantly to fundraise for Macmillan Cancer Support who do incredible work supporting those fighting cancer and their families. I know we all have someone in mind when we think of Macmillan, and the life-changing work their do, so it's a charity I'm proud to support. 

The training has been very tough so far, tougher than I expected. But I've had so much support and encouragement from everyone - including Olly Murphy and his team where I've been riding out - who have answered every stupid question I have, given me lots of advice and welcomed me into the pack, and Dom Elsworth, who makes sure I wobble out my jockey lessons each week on jelly legs and ensuring I don't go the wrong way round the track in June. 

Every £213 donated could pay for a Macmillan nurse for a whole day, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential medical, practical and emotional support. So please donate generously!

And a bit on the race day itself....

Macmillan Charity Raceday is a fundraising collaboration between York Racecourse and Macmillan Cancer Support. The day of professional racing and fundraising has been held annually since 1971, raising more than £7 million in total for Macmillan and other charitable causes. For the last two years the weekend has raised a grand total of £500,000. This year, we hope to raise even more as the demand for our services continues to grow.

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About the campaign

Macmillan's famous fundraising event held at York Racecourse. Each year the Racecourse host a number of activities in aid of Macmillan including the famous Ernest Cooper Macmillan Ride of Their Lives.

About the charity

Macmillan Cancer Support

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At Macmillan, we will move mountains to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can. We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,355.00
+ £658.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,725.00
Offline donations
£630.00

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