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Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
A huge thank you to Lydia Harper and her family (pictured right: Lydia Harper, her stepfather, brother in law and mother, about to set off on their journey) for cycling 60 miles from Manchester to Blackpool on Sunday 4 July in aid of The Sick Children's Trust!
The family decided they wanted to give something back after Lydia’s niece Naomi was born 10 weeks premature and spent time being treated at Sheffield Children’s Hospital over the New Year. During this period, Lydia’s her sister and her husband stayed in Treetop House.
They hoped to raise £500 but have so far exceeded this amount, with more expected to come in! The family have requested that all the money they raise goes specifically towards Treetop House.
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The Big Fish
Doting dad Dominic Morgan has organised an exciting day of fun and fishing to raise money for Acorn House in Cambridge.
‘The Big Fish’ at Suffolk Water Park in Ipswich promises to be a great day for the whole family, with the biggest names in the angling world competing in an all day tournament. The event will also include ‘The Big Fish Trade Show’, with lots of stands and demonstrations to enjoy! Visitors are asked to donate whatever they can to go towards Dominic’s £3,000 target for this event.
Dominic and his family stayed at Acorn House in March this year while their daughter Jodi O’Rahilly was in hospital with severe aplastic aenemia. Sadly Jodi lost her year and a half battle with the condition on 4 March and now her family wish to raise money to help the House that helped them through this terrible time.
Their aim is to organise a series of events over the next couple of years, to raise enough money to run Acorn house for one year.
‘The Big Fish’ takes place on Saturday 31 July and all are welcome to attend. Click on the logo or visit the website for more details.
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London to Paris Challenge
A dad from Cambridgeshire is taking on the London to Paris Cycle Challenge to raise money for The Sick Children's Trust. Matt Hinton first decided he wanted to do something to help after his daughter Emily was ill and needed treatment at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge and Matt and his family were given a room at Acorn House.
Matt says, "We have been through some difficult times with a child in hospital and met others in similar and worse circumstances. In knowing that there are many other families going through it now and in the future is a great motivation, and I hope I can make a small contribution to The SCT's great work!"
You can support Matt by visiting his online sponsorship page.
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Black Tie at the Red Lion
Marcus and Laura Leverton organised a Black Tie event to raise money for The Sick Children's Trust. The event took place on Friday 5th February at 7pm at the Red Lion pub and bistro in Chesterfield. Marcus and Laura decided they wanted to give something back after spending time at Treetop House in Sheffield when their son was sick. The evening was lots of fun, with an auction, a raffle, food for guests and a DJ!
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From Cambridge to Casablanca
On 18 July 2010, six university students will embark on an epic cycling journey from Cambridge to Casablanca! Their trip will take them 1,700 miles, going across the Channel, down through France, over the Pyrenees and across Spain before they reach their destination in Morocco. The boys are hoping to raise £5,000, show your support by
visiting their online sponsorship page.
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Colin and Doug's American Cycle
On 6 May 2010, Colin Smith and Doug Pattison began their incredible cycle across the USA to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust!
Their amazing 3,500 mile journey started in sunny Los Angeles and over the following 50 days they will cycle north-east across the country to Boston, taking in such incredible sights as the Grand Canyon, The Rocky Mountains and The Mississippi River!
Colin works as a chaplain for The Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle and so every day he witnesses first hand the effects that having a child sick in hospital has on a family. This has moved him and his friend Doug to raise money for our charity.
At the time of the cycle Colin will be 71 and Doug will be 69, so this will be no mean feat!! Please show your support by visiting their online sponsorship page www.justgiving.com/colinanddougusa
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