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Make-A-Wish Foundation UK grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. The charity was founded in the UK in 1986 and since then we have granted over 5,500 magical wishes to children and young people aged between three and seventeen years old. There are over 20,000 children in the UK living with a life-threatening illness and we believe that every one of them deserves to experience the magic of a Make-A-Wish wish. Anyone can refer a child to us. This year, around 1,000 children will turn to Make-A-Wish to have their special wish granted. Our wishes are truly magical. A small and dedicated team of professional wishgranters works alongside hundreds of volunteers to turn our children’s wishes into reality. Whether a wish is to be a princess or a train driver for the day, own the latest TV or computer equipment, meet a favourite celebrity or just enjoy some special time away from home with their family, a wish come true brings so much to a child’s life and provides memories that last a lifetime for the whole family. Make-A-Wish needs to raise over £5 million per year in order to continue granting these magical wishes. We receive no government funding or lottery grants, relying on the generous donations of the public - and that’s why, for our charity, every donation really counts.
BRACE raises money to fund research into Alzheimer's and other dementias. It's about hope - the hope, based on solid science, that we will understand, control and finally beat dementia. Dementia is a physical illness of the brain, but the human experience of it is loss of memory and ability to cope, destruction of personality and loss of relationship. It is more common than is generally realised, affecting 1 in 50 people aged 65-70 and as many as 1 in 5 over 80. In rare cases, it can strike young adults and even children. It is truly a profound form of suffering. That is why a charity that provides hope is essential. BRACE is a West Country charity, based in Bristol and currently funding scientists in the same region. However, dementia is a problem for the whole human race and the benefits of the research are therefore global. We welcome supporters and volunteers anywhere.
LUPUS UK is the only National Registered Charity supporting people with Lupus. Lupus is an incurable disease of the immune system, a condition whereby the body's defence mechanisim begins to attack itself causing imflammation and damage in the joints, muscles and other organs.
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Abi and Lou's fundraising page
Hi, thanks for visiting our page.
Make a Wish is an amazing charity that gives children with terminal illnesses one last wish in their life from meeting JLS to going to Disneyland... This is such a great cause and very close to Abi's heart.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the joints and almost every major organ in the body, including the heart, kidneys, skin, lungs, and brain. With Lupus, the immune system, which is designed to protect against infection, mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues and organs. This is such a brief description - please visit http://www.lupusresearch.org/about-lupus/about_lupus.html for more info. One of Lou's closest friends has this illness, and she is a true inspiration. Lupus needs so much more research and injections of cash.
BRACE is the research into Alzheimers. This is something Lou has had to experience first hand with her lovely nan. They are quite a forgotten charity and we are so proud to raise money for them.
Thank you so much everyone - Abi and Lou xx
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Recent donors
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Portbury Village Hall £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 18.11.12 |
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Helen Meek £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 18.11.12 |
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Portbury Village Hall £80.00 (+ £20.00 giftaid) 26.10.12 Well done girls |
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TGS £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 26.10.12 well done from TGS (Lou'sdad work) |
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Julie and John - Reg the Veg £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 18.10.12 Well done ladies x |
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Kitty Spicer £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.10.12 Well done, we're both so very proud of you! Love Kits, Robbie (and of course Dex!) xxx |
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Katharine Jarvis £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 10.10.12 Well done girls! xx |
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Amy Earnshaw £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 10.10.12 Well done Abi. Sorry I didn't get around to donating sooner! xxx |
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Jen & David & girls £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 07.10.12 Well done Abi xxx |
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Anthony Elliott £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 07.10.12 Proud of you!!!!X (and you Lou x) |
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liz £5.00 07.10.12 well done abi |
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Keith Warmington - Radio Bristol £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 06.10.12 Well done Lou |
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Moorpoint £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 06.10.12 Well done Lou |
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Trevor and Ella £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 02.10.12 well done Lou |
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Alan Sparks £13.10 (+ £3.28 giftaid) 02.10.12 £1 for every mile completeled! well done Lou xx |
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Mark and Julie £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 01.10.12 Well done Lou |
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Toby Matthews £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 30.09.12 Hope it's not too late! Many congratulations! Lots of love, Tobe x |
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Vikki £3.00 (+ £0.75 giftaid) 30.09.12 Well Done Lou!! |
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Jenny Bannatyne £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 30.09.12 Well Done Abi! proud of you xxxx |
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Sue Glanville £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 30.09.12 Well done Lou |
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Lucy Stevenson £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 30.09.12 Good luck Abi! Love Lucy, Rob and Poppi xxx |
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Anne-Marie Davis £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 30.09.12 Good luck Abi!! Xxxx |
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Laura, Matt, Evie & Oscar £10.00 30.09.12 Good Luck Abi xxx |
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Vince Hopkins £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 29.09.12 GOOD LUCK to my fantastic girl. We're all cheering for you! Xx |
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Amy Geeson £3.00 (+ £0.75 giftaid) 29.09.12 Good luck xx |
