Charities
When You Wish Upon A Star aims to grant the Wishes of children from the age of 2 to 16 years who are suffering from a Life threatening or Terminal illness
Beechwood Cancer Care Centre is there to help with each step of the Cancer Journey, not just for the person with Cancer but for the whole family
OnSide is a new charity set up to build a network of 21st century Youth Zones across the North West that will give young people top quality, purpose-built, safe and affordable places to go in their leisure time. www.onsidenorthwest.org
The PKD Charity is the only charity in the UK dedicated to the concerns of people affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease - PKD - a range of inherited, incurable renal conditions. Our vision is improved health outcomes and a better quality of life for people with PKD, and, ultimately, a cure. In PKD, fluid-filled cysts develop on the kidneys, resulting in declining kidney function and often renal failure. There are two primary forms of PKD: ADPKD (autosomal dominant PKD) is termed the world’s most common, inherited, life-threatening condition. It is estimated that 60-70,000 people in the UK have ADPKD. Half of all those with ADPKD will have kidney failure requiring dialysis and/or transplantation by age 60, and most patients will experience a range of extra-renal problems such as hypertension, strokes, infections, enlarged livers, kidney stones, acute and chronic pain. The rare ARPKD (autosomal recessive PKD) occurs in children and results in enlarged kidneys with or without cysts. In ARPKD, sadly, 30% to 50% of infants die at birth or shortly after, primarily as the result of under-developed lungs. Those that do survive will need kidney and/or liver transplants from an early age. It is estimated that between 2-3,000 children and adults have ARPKD but many more will carry the mutated gene recessively. Our aims are: To provide information, advice and support to those affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease with regular patient days, a website, newsletters and leaflets To fund research into determining the causes of PKD, discovering treatments and a cure To raise awareness of PKD, providing information about PKD to patients, the public, the medical community and the media We are run by volunteers with the help of a part-time fundraiser.
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Coutts Manchester Kili Challenge
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There is nothing like a challenge and as employees of Coutts Manchester we have decided, as a team, to take on the worlds highest free standing mountain to help us raise money for some excellent local charities.
Whilst we are sure we will find this an exhilarating but exhausting experience of a lifetime, our main motivation is to raise as much as we possibly can for these charities, so a brief word on each:
OnSide Northwest
OnSide is a relatively new charity with the aim of building a network of top quality youth centres across the North West. This will give young people in some of the poorest communities in our region an affordable place to go in their leisure time and will also encourage them to get involved in activities that otherwise they may not have the opportunity to do!
The vision is based upon the Bolton Lads & Girls Club which is used by over 2500 boys and girls each week. Glyn recently had the opportunity to visit this centre and meet some of the people making the vision a reality. It is a truly inspirational place making an immeasurable difference to these young people’s lives.
Beechwood
Beechwood is a haven of tranquillity where patients, their carers and their families are empowered to live positively with cancer. Beechwood was opened in 1990 and is a North West day centre offering psychological support following a cancer diagnosis or treatment. Within their welcoming surroundings they offer a range of free support, including 1 to 1 talk time, complementary therapies and group sessions to help patients, family members and carers cope with all the problems they may have to face.
Tony took time out recently to visit Beechwood and has seen first hand how they are helping more people live positively with cancer.
When You Wish Upon A Star
When You Wish Upon A Star is a small charity whose primary aim is to grant the Wishes of children suffering from life threatening illnesses and since they started in 1990, they have granted over 14,500 Wishes for some very brave and courageous children and their families. All children have Wishes, but for these children and their families that Wish is much more precious. We really want to support Wish to help make more children's one dream come true.
PKD Charity
James has a link to PKD Charity for personal family reasons. It is the only charity in the UK dedicated to the concerns of people affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease – PKD – a range of inherited, incurable renal conditions.
Please support us in our challenge in any way you can. Thank you
Recent donors
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Soph Greenhalgh £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.02.12 Wooo well done Nat so proud of you xx |
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Carlos £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 09.02.12 Well done Nat! |
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Gavin & Lea £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 06.02.12 Finally....... |
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Karl Perry £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 05.02.12 Well done mate! I still don't know how you managed to get this one approved by 'the Board'! All those new diy jobs will seem a doddle after this effort. Cheers. Karl, Karina G & B. |
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John price £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 31.01.12 Well done |
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The Penkeths £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 30.01.12 Well done Miss T. Hope you back to full strength for the weekendxxx |
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Martin, Karen & kids £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 29.01.12 Sorry I'm a bit late with the donation - just wanted to check you actually did it!!! Having seen the tan you've obviously been somewhere hot and you were walking a bit funny too!! |
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Anonymous £250.00 24.01.12 With best wishes and congratulations. |
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Auntie Dee's friend £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 24.01.12 |
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Viv Owens & family £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 23.01.12 Congratulations on your brilliant achievement! Love and best wishes, |
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High Fliers £200.00 23.01.12 Congratulations on making it to the top! Look forward to seeing you soon. The Rothwells |
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Steven, Fiona, George & Mollie £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.01.12 Glyn, Good luck to you and your chums! It doesnt look that high in the photo's!!! |
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Colin McKenna £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 17.01.12 Good luck with your wee walk Nat and Tony. Thinking of you!! brrrrrrr. x |
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Richard & Oscar £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 15.01.12 Every good wish on your epic journey in aid of some good causes. |
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Kirsten, Darren, Josh & Sophie Palmer £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 13.01.12 Good luck everyone! |
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Stephen Hill £165.00 (+ £41.25 giftaid) 13.01.12 On behalf of the christmas card fundraising nights, Killi Quiz nights x 2. CHris Moyles did itt and he's a fat leeds bloke .. Good Luck xx |
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Darrin & Toni Robinson £500.00 (+ £125.00 giftaid) 13.01.12 Good Luck to Tony, Glyn and the Coutts team, the sponsorship is clearly for a great cause but just as worth it to see Tony walk up a very large mountain. Best wishes Darrin & Toni |
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Kate Turner £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 13.01.12 Good luck Tony and the team. Look forward to hearing all about it. |
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Alan & Liz £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 13.01.12 Good luck and have a fantastic time from all in the Isle of Man |
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Mum and Dad £50.00 13.01.12 Today's THE DAY! Very soon now you'll be on your way. Watch out for balloons Fat Nat's Fan Club may just surprise you! Good luck and love to you all. Take care of my baby boy's Thanks. |
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Helen Benson £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 13.01.12 So proud of you Turner! Good luck to you and the team-you're all amazing! Xx Love Hels Bels and family xxx |
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Ross Ingleby £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 13.01.12 good luck natalie - enjoy it as much as you can - well done love ross jenny grace and thomas x |
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Simon Turner £50.00 12.01.12 Good Luck Natalie, we are all proud of you. When you get to the top watch for the Blue Moon Rising !!!! love the Turners in Sale. |
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Nathalie Latimer £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 12.01.12 Good Luck Nat and take care xxxx |
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Linda douglas £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 12.01.12 Good luck Glyn and take care The Douglas's |
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Nicola Ryan £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 12.01.12 Yet another amazing challenge you're about to do...good luck Nat, you can do it! Lots of love, Nic and Dave xxx |
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Andy, Catriona, Fiona, Nicola & Jamie x £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 12.01.12 Great charities and a fantastic adventure too - we're all jealous! Of course, being the smallest in the group, you'll also walk the furthest. Well done and the best of luck. |
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Miss Matilda Brunning £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 12.01.12 To Auntie Natalie,(& all the team) all the very best for your impending challenge.... I'm sure you can do it, just be glad I'm not coming with you .... I'd be eating all your chocolate...mmm...nommmm..nom....mmm xxxx lots & lots & lots of love & kisses |
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Nick Astaire £40.00 (+ £10.00 giftaid) 12.01.12 Never had a girl in my sleeping bag before... :-) Good luck and remember "pole pole" and "Hakunah Matata"... |
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Lisa Orrell £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 12.01.12 Don't you think Kili should be renamed Killer? Good Luck, I think you WILL need it, but Thursday morning will be worth all the pain!!! |
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Roy Patel £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 12.01.12 Good Luck Nat |
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John Weston £50.00 12.01.12 Good luck Natalie. Be safe. |
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Rob and Pam £200.00 (+ £50.00 giftaid) 12.01.12 Good luck Tony and team. Looking at what you're aiming for inspires me to make my first visit to the gym - no excuses left, I joined it 6 months ago ! |
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Deirdre and David Watson £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 11.01.12 Wishing you an enjoyable, fantastic experience, in the knowledge that you will bring so much joy to the children. You are very special. Lots of Love x |
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The Walsh's £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 11.01.12 Good effort Glyn, go for it!! Love Sashx, Michael, Paddy, Flynn & Ava |
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Ted Howarth £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 11.01.12 A great way to raise money. Enjoy your adventure. Go for it Glyn. Olwyn & Ted |
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Kevin Shone £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 11.01.12 Combining a mid-life crisis with raising money for charity - always a winner! Enjoy the experience. |
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Sarah Kelly £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 11.01.12 Very best of luck - and most importantly...enjoy it! T, think of the neverending cupboard of alcohol you can crack into on your return!! xxx |
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Guy Cresswell £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 10.01.12 Good luck Glyn from The Cresswells |
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Andy Martin £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 09.01.12 Good luck mate, with your punishing training schedule it should be a breeze! |
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Nick £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 09.01.12 Good luck Glyn and all the team, im sure there are other ways though to lose the Christmas pounds. |
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Donna Gibbins £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 08.01.12 Good luck! xxx |
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Jeff McEldowney £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 08.01.12 Tony, thanks for making me aware of your efforts, great idea, good causes. Congratulations to the entire team for taking this up together - can't wait for pictures and stories. |
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Steve, Lynn, Jake, Sam and Ben £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 07.01.12 Good luck Glyn, I'm sure it will be hell !!! - Steve, Lynn, Jake, Sam and Ben |
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John and Anita £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 07.01.12 Good luck Natalie , glad that you are doing it rather than us !!!! |
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Greg, Caz, Jack & Sam x £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 05.01.12 Good luck Glyn and the rest of the team. Hope you have a great time and well done for raising so much money :D |
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Stuart Carline £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 05.01.12 Good Luck! In your honour, I may walk up a flight of stairs for once in my life! |
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Lisa Leeson £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.01.12 Enjoy your cuppa when you get to the tea rooms at the top! |
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Sue, Nigel, Sophie and Will £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 04.01.12 Good luck Glyn and to all the taller members of the team!! Love Sue, Nigel, Sophie and Will |
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Dominic Fitzsimmons & family £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 04.01.12 |
