Tracy Chalmers is fundraising for Scottish Epilepsy Initiative

Tracy Chalmers's Fundraising Page

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on 19/02/2010

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Raising money for

Scottish Epilepsy Initiative

Charity Registration No. SC034354

Scottish Epilepsy Initiative works in Scotland for people with epilepsy. Each week another 50 Scots will be diagnosed with the disorder. Epilepsy is a distressing, debilitating condition which in many cases seriously affects quality of life. There are approximately 40,000 people in Scotland living with epilepsy.

We are currently raising funds for our Valentine Appeal, helping young people with epilepsy.

St Valentine is the patron saint both of epilepsy and of young people. Our Appeal will encourage teenagers with epilepsy to lead as normal a life as possible by providing the knowledge, skills and positive examples that will help them to cope better with the condition and so integrate better within their peer group.

“I feel like this will not only help young people but other ages of people who have epilepsy, and it will help others understand more about living with epilepsy and not just the medical side”, (female, 17).

There are an estimated 8550 children and teenagers with epilepsy in Scotland. The needs of young people are currently somewhat under-represented within the epilepsy community. There is a real need for emotional and social support. Teenagers with epilepsy may experience significant day to day problems that can prevent them from living ordinary lives. In particular, the stigma attached to the diagnosis can be almost as debilitating as the disorder itself.

For more information please contact us on 0141 248 9972 or info@scottishepilepsy.org

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Tracy Chalmers

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Raised: 113%

Target: £2,400.00
Raised so far: £2,720.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
For all of us taking part this is a major challenge but very worthwhile. As I have started this journey I am learning every day of the many people epilepsy affects and how many families it touches. It can be something that people have from a young age or in the case of my cousin came about through prescriptive drugs after she had a brain aneurism at the age of 43, she had never suffered before.

I want to do this for everyone and to help in anyway to bring some much needed attention and money to this initiative. It makes it all the more of a challenge for me personally as I hate sand, don't like animals (there will be snakes and scorpions) and prefer to be cold than hot!!!

So help me on my way by donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Scottish Epilepsy Initiative gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

Thank you for your support

	Congratulations Tracy! Donation by David Russell 02/03/10	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done Donation by Canteen Penny collection 02/03/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Donation by Michael Canavan 02/03/10	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	thanks to all who donated Donation by Tracy Chalmers 02/03/10	£103.00 + £29.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tracy - hope it's going well. Take care x.x Donation by Alyson McCrum 26/02/10	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Liz Cameron 26/02/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Ella Edge 26/02/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	you should be well on your way by now. Well done! Donation by Alan Hayburn 25/02/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done with the fund raising so far and that you enjoy the experience. Donation by Gary Shiel 18/02/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Helen Reynolds 18/02/10	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Gordon Robertson 18/02/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, hope you have plenty of shoes. Donation by Martin McKean 18/02/10	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Tracy, Good Luck for next week. Donation by Gail Jarvis 11/02/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Alan O'Brien 04/02/10	£39.00 + £11.00 Gift Aid
	thanks to everyone who helped me raise this money Donation by Tracy Chalmers 28/01/10	£400.00
	Thanks to everyone in the canteen Donation by Tracy Chalmers 28/01/10	£18.00
	Good Luck Tracy Donation by Terry Feasey 15/01/10	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tracy. Brave you taking on this adventure. Any room for two small children? Donation by Bridget Ware 13/01/10	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tracy! Please come back ;) Donation by Alan Scott 13/01/10	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	No pain no gain as they say...don't just bring sand back with you. xxxk Donation by Kristina Macaulay 21/12/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hey Tracy ...Keep up the good work!! Donation by Sowjanya Vijiapurapu 21/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck have fun Donation by Sharon Kakubo 11/12/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the camels. Donation by Jim Brown 09/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, Remember - that sand gets everywhere !! Donation by Tom McPheat 08/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tracy Donation by Fiona Miller 08/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great cause Tracy and have no doubts you will do it no problem,X Donation by John Chalmers 08/12/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tracy and I hope you get lots in your fund raising and sand in your shoes. Do not wear high heels? Ha, Ha! Donation by William Henderson 04/12/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	How are my prices looking for the Ville Luminaire ! Only Joking... Donation by John Macpherson 06/11/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck, donating for my daughter Donation by John Walsh 20/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Hi me again, The Trek is getting closer Donation by John Macpherson 02/10/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,720.00
Offline donations:	£1,000.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£344.67

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