Who are we raising money for?
Below is a bit of information about the charities and the reasons why we have chosen to raise funds. This is the only serious page within our website and we would be grateful if you would please take a moment to read the information, and, if you feel inclined, click on our pic or button below to help us raise funds for these needy causes.
It doesn't matter how much you pledge. Small amount x lots of people = MANY lives changed.
Many thanks,
Ray & Scott
It doesn't matter how much you pledge. Small amount x lots of people = MANY lives changed.
Many thanks,
Ray & Scott
Multiple Sclerosis Trust - Fathead's Charity
£2.5k target reached.
£3k target reached.
£3.5k target reached.
£4k target reached.
Every penny now is a bonus!!
Macmillan Cancer Support - Pinhead's Charity
I will be raising money for the MS Trust. Despite the fact that MS is not believed to be hereditary, both my dad and my younger sister are sufferers of the disease. MS can affect anybody at any age and is a debilitating disease of which currently there is no cure. My dad has progressive MS, whilst my sister has relapsing remitting MS. In a nutshell, my dad is continually being attacked by the disease, where as my sister is attacked randomly by the disease.
MS is the most common disease of the central nervous system. The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord. Nerve cells (neurons) contain nerve fibres (axons), which are surrounded by a protective sheath of fatty protein called myelin. This protects the nerves in the same way that insulating material protects an electric wire. In MS, damage or scarring occurs to the myelin sheath. This damage (called demyelination) disrupts the way in which messages, or nerve impulses, are carried to and from the brain and so can interfere with a range of the body's functions.
The MS Trust is a UK charity, providing information for anyone affected by multiple sclerosis, education programmes for health professionals, funding for practical research and campaigning for specialist multiple sclerosis services.
MS is the most common disease of the central nervous system. The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord. Nerve cells (neurons) contain nerve fibres (axons), which are surrounded by a protective sheath of fatty protein called myelin. This protects the nerves in the same way that insulating material protects an electric wire. In MS, damage or scarring occurs to the myelin sheath. This damage (called demyelination) disrupts the way in which messages, or nerve impulses, are carried to and from the brain and so can interfere with a range of the body's functions.
The MS Trust is a UK charity, providing information for anyone affected by multiple sclerosis, education programmes for health professionals, funding for practical research and campaigning for specialist multiple sclerosis services.
I have chosen Macmillan Cancer Support as this disease has affected both family and friends, either directly or indirectly. Today, more people in the UK are living with cancer and the staggering statistic is that one in three of us will get cancer at some point in our lives.
Since Douglas Macmillan, the founder, watched his father die of cancer, the ethos of Macmillan Cancer Support has been clear. His father's pain and suffering moved Douglas so much, that he wanted to provide advice and information to all people with cancer, as well as homes for patients at low or no cost, and voluntary nurses to attend to patients in their own homes.
Today, much of Douglas' legacy lives on. Macmillan exist to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer, both those living with cancer and also their families and carers. Their primary focus is to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support has grown to become the largest cancer care and support charity in the UK but has done this almost solely by the support it receives. They receive 99% of their income from supporters. Without this, they couldn't provide any of the services and support to the people affected by and living with cancer.
Since Douglas Macmillan, the founder, watched his father die of cancer, the ethos of Macmillan Cancer Support has been clear. His father's pain and suffering moved Douglas so much, that he wanted to provide advice and information to all people with cancer, as well as homes for patients at low or no cost, and voluntary nurses to attend to patients in their own homes.
Today, much of Douglas' legacy lives on. Macmillan exist to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer, both those living with cancer and also their families and carers. Their primary focus is to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer.
Macmillan Cancer Support has grown to become the largest cancer care and support charity in the UK but has done this almost solely by the support it receives. They receive 99% of their income from supporters. Without this, they couldn't provide any of the services and support to the people affected by and living with cancer.
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