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Photos and Blogs of Our Fab Fundraisers

Welcome to the section where we keep all of our blogs and photos of the Fundraisers who send them in to us. Check out their fantastic achievements by clicking on their picture which will take you to their main blog article.

As always if you would like to be posted on here please contact Jill Lemon, Fundraising Manager on 0800 169 2409

Christmas Fayre - Peter, Jane and Lynn Budd

Peter, Jane and Lynn raised money by selling wonderful Christmas gifts at their local schools Christmas Fayre click on the picture to read their story.

The Blue Ribbon Ball - Shevaun Joy and Sally Greene

Shevaun and Sally organised The Blue Ribbon Ball in memory of Billy Green, click on his picture to read their story..

Louise Phillips

Louise did it! she ran her first half marathon click on the picture to read all about it...

Calendar Girls 2012

An update - Click on the link and 'Read all about it'...Iwade Update

The Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust have very proudly been chosen by Linda and Kelvin Wren as the benfactors of their wonderful '2012 Calendar Girls' calendar. Sadly, Kelvin's Brother Simon Wren from Rainham in Kent died of mesothelioma aged just 48 years old on the 10th March 2011, and Kelvin's wife Linda and her friends set about putting together this wonderful Calendar in his memory. All funds raised will be donated to the Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust. If you would like to own your very own 2012 Calendar Girls calendar e-mail: linda.wren@yahoo.co.uk and order yours today. The Woolpack Public House, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent will be hosting a Charity Night at the Woolpack Public House on Saturday 19th November 2011, Raffle and Music with Mr Clementine. Go on treat yourself and mosey on down there and have a wonderful night and show your support... For more information contact: The Woolpack Public House, 17 The Street, Iwade Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SH. Telephone 01795 472656. Click on the picture to read their story...

Danny Parr and Terry Donoghue's Traithlon Triumph

Danny has done it again and entered the Tatton Triathlon with his cousin Terry, click on the picture to 'read all about it'.

Cordula Schirmeister's 2011 London to Paris Trek

Cordula took on the task to take part in the London to Paris Biking trek in memory of her dear friend Elaine. Click on the link to read about her remarkable journey.

Luci Heathers Story

Luci and her friends at Cater Allan held some unusual fundraising events in June and July to raise awareness about mesothelioma. Click on the picture to read their story and find out why!!

Linda's Story

Sadly loosing her wonderful husband Dave to malignant Mesothelioma, Linda has helped raise awareness tremendously, along with completing a skydive. Linda is organising a support group in the area of Hertfordshire in a bid to support and help those who have been affected by Mesothelioma. To read Linda's Story on her success in the past year or if you are interested in joining the support group please click here.

Cathy & Mike Baxandall's Kilimanjaro Trek 2011

Cathy and Mike Baxandall embarked on a journey of realising a long held ambition of climbing Kilimanjaro. They booked their trip for this summer about the same time as their close friend Geoff Thorpe had been diagnosed with mesothelioma, sadly Geoff died in January this year, so as a tribute to Geoff's unfailing patience and bravery during his illness they decided to do this wonderful challenge in his memory and try to raise awareness about this disease and funds for the charity. Click on the picture to read Cathy's moving diary of events that took them nearly to the top of the world....

Danny Parr and his Team, Cheshire Triathlon 2011

Rick and Danny

Danny has once again raised an amazing amount of money for Mesothelioma UK, he did a triathlon last year and again this year he's come back for more! This time though, Danny has recruited some friends, Ryan Parker, Shaun Parker, Jonny Cartwright, Adam Fairclough and Jonathan Mottershead. On 22nd May they ran the Cheshire Triathlon in memory of Danny's Dad Rick.Thank you guys for all the hard work, dedication and support. If you would like to read their story please click on Danny's Link

APIL Charity Golf Day 2011

APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) held their 12th Annual Charity Event which raised £1000.00 which has supported the helpline for one week. Click on the picture to read how the days events transpired.

Ceri Jones London Marathon 2011

Well Ceri has finally done it, she completed the London Marathon in the amazing time of 4 hrs & 42 mins! After years of trying to get a place in the marathon and 5 months of gruelling training Ceri has made everyone exceptionally proud by completing the marathon. Ceri was joined by her friends and family who were dotted around the track shouting support and encouragement. Ceri has managed to raise a fantastic £5,206.28 which will be split between Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust and Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund. Thank you ever so much Ceri for all your hard work and to read more about Ceri's amazing feat please click on her picture.

Chris and Caroline Coast to Coast Walk

Chris and Caroline completed the gruelling Coast to Coast Walk they started at St Bees by dipping their feet in the Irish Sea and taking a pebble with them for the journey. It took them 15 days to get from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay, where they completed the tradition by throwing the pebble into the sea and dipping their feet. If you would like to see their fantastic pictures of their epic journey and read more about their adventure, take a look at their blog.

Gemma Hughes Great South Run

Gemma Hughes has completed the fantastic challenge of the Great South Run in just over 2 hours which is an amazing achievement. The Great South Run's course is around Portsmouth and is a 10 mile run, so congratulations Gemma on a job well done!

Leicester and Rutland Masonic Charities Assocation Donation

Our consultant nurse Liz Darlison and Fundraising Manager Jill Lemon were invited by the Leicester and Rutland Masonic Charities Association to collect a donation from them. When they arrived they learnt about the charitable work the Freemasons provide nationally and also worldwide. They described it as a 'very humbling experience'.

Andy Hart and Friends Cardiff Half Marathon

Andy Hart completed the Cardiff Half Marathon, running on behalf of Mesothelioma UK which is a fantastic achievement, even more so because he managed to finish in 1 hour and 40 minutes! All that training and hard work truly paid off for Andy because he managed to raise £250 for the charity. We shouldn't forget to mention Lesley and Peter Kyle who also ran the Cardiff Half Marathon dressed in fancy dress! If you would like to see the pictures with more information please check out Andy's blog by clicking on his picture.

Sue and Graham's Quiz Night

Sue and Graham hosted a quiz night which was a roaring success and raised £2,400 for Mesothelioma UK. They have also very kindly put together a short guide to hosting your own successful night which gives advice on venue, how to keep costs down and various other ideas which would be perfect for anyone who wante dto host a similiar event. Check out their guide and another big thank you to Sue, Graham and all their amazing volunteers!

Day of Rockening in support of the Graham Ansell Mesothelioma Support Fund

The Day of Rockening was reviewed as a 'memorial concert rocks for asbestos victim'. The victim was Graham Ansell who was diagnosed with mesothelioma and unfortunately died soon after. His family set up the Graham Ansell Mesothelioma Fund (GAMF) and this fanastic concert was in his honour.

Dave's Skydiving Adventure!

Dave was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2007, but that certainly hasn't stopped him doing some pretty extreme things! Dave decided to do a Tandem Parachute jump to raise donations and awareness of mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases. Dave has written a truly great account of his experience in his blog so check it out!

Cream Cracker Soul Club

The Cream Cracker Soul Club was an amazing success and raised £930.00 for Mesothelioma UK. It was a night of cheap drinks and dancing to RnB and Northern Soul music, which sound like a great evening to me! Thank you very much to all the organisers, DJs amd everyone who turned up for donating generously and raising awareness.

Moustaches for Meso Day in March

Moustaches for Meso day in March is a fantastic little way to help raise donations and awareness of mesothelioma. last year the guys were out on full force, growing their moustaches for meso! Special congratulations goes to Dave Robinson for actually managing to make his moustache in an 'M' shape. now thats dedication!

Marie and Sharon's Tombola Tribute

Marie Gilmartin and Sharon Thompson's father Brian was sadly diagnosed with mesothelioma so they decided very generously to raise some funds for Mesothelioma Uk, and raise awareness at the same time. They did this superbly by holding their own tombola which raised an amazing £955.49 for Mesothelioma UK. If you are thinking of holding a tombola check out their blog for inspiration.

Ian and Joshua 10k Macmillan Run

Ian and Joshua ran a 10k Macmillan run in memory of Sally, a beloved mother and wife. The pair did a fantastic job on the day and made it through the gruelling training process to run that distance. The Macmillan 10k run takes place on Father's day this year which is the 19th June. have a look over at Ian and Joshua's pictures and see if they inspire you!

Jo and Suzie's half Marathon

Jo's dad was diagnosed with mesothelioma last year and she thought of a great way raising awareness for our charity by running Down Tow Up Flow Half Marathon in Windsor. It was a fantastic achievement for both of them and we would just like to thank you both for supporting Mesothelioma UK.

Gini and Amy's Skydive

Gini and Amy decided to take the challenge of a skydive in memory of Pat, Gini's father. The pair put their bravery to the test and certainly passed with flying colours! They managed to raise an amazing £831.00 between them so thank you ever so much for choosing to support Mesothelioma UK.

Julie's Skydiving Story

Julie's husband of 51 years died of mesothelioma and she very generously wanted to help raise funds for Mesothelioma UK. Click on Julie's picture to read the story about her day at the air field. It's a story of daring bravery which leave's Julie question her own sanity by the end of it! Thank you very much to Julie and everyone who supported her.