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Ellenor is unable to walk great distances without the aid of her buggy. At 12 years old it is not the most dignified mode of transportation but we all cope well with it - especially the stares. Belle insisted on walking one mile to form a basis for the sponsored walk. This she managed quite bravely on the 22nd March 2008 and it took her 1 hour and 45 minutes. At the best of times, Ellie can manage 100 metres without wanting a rest. A mile is roughly 16 times this distance! So far we have raised in excess of £17,000 and we are striving to raise more money becuase it has since come to light that she requires hormone injections. The NHS will refuse to give her them for free so we have to pay for them. At roughly £15,000 a year, its is not something most of us can afford. Raising money by holding competitions, raffles and more sponsored events will be key to the continuous fund raising - we firmly believe that you have to work to earn money. So work we will do. A raffle was held throughout March and April to help raise money and prizes were donated by scores of UK scrapshops, US scrap kits and members of the scrapping community who gave thier hard earned stock for the prize. The prize winner was picked on the 1st May - Karen Garlick of Cornwall. Congratulations Karen! It is with deep thanks that we also show our love and thanks to those who helped raise every single penny of the fund from kids donating 80p pocket money to a private donation of £5,000. People organised sales, swaps, auctions and wacky events - all for the sake of Ellie. We think you are all wonderful, truly - we do! Thank you. |