Charity
The Sick Children's Trust provides 'Home from Home' accommodation for the families of sick children whilst they receive vital medical treatment in hospital often far from home. Families are able to stay together close to their child and offer each other essential support during a difficult and distressing time.
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Scally Rally 2010 - Team 777
Update: We did it, 1564 miles and no permanent damage to man or car. Great fun for a great cause .... huge thanks to everyone who has supported us. See the video link below to see how we got on.
In 2005 Finn Blazer (Kevin's son) at 6 weeks old was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive children’s cancer. He required specialist treatment only available in Cambridge, 70 miles from our home. Needless to say this was a highly distressing time for his family, and it would’ve been even more stressful if it wasn’t for The Sick Children’s Trust.
We're not sure how much you know about The Sick Children's Trust, but they believe that no child should be separated from their family while in hospital receiving treatment for serious illnesses. They work tirelessly to allow the most basic of principles to work; family, love and support. Their purpose is to provide quality accommodation within the grounds or locale of the treating hospital, providing genuine 'Home from Home' accommodation for families whose children are receiving acute and life-saving medical treatment. The Blazers stayed in one of these homes, Acorn House in Cambridge, for nearly two months whilst Finn underwent chemotherapy, surgery and rehabilitation.
We're glad to say that Finn is now in full remission and a happy and healthy 5 year old.
As part of giving a little back to this invaluable charity, this year we (Jem, Kevin, Nigel and Paul) are attempting to drive from the UK to Rimini in northern Italy - as part of the Scally Rally, in a car that has to be purchased for less than £100. In total approximately 1,130 miles including a route through the Alps and some scary hairpin corners, so no mean feat. And by doing so we hope to raise money for this great charity. It would be fantastic if you could help us with this challenge.
No money in the world could’ve bought a bed within the grounds of Addenbrookes Hospital, two minutes from Paedatric Intensive Care and with a direct line through to the acute nursing staff. But charity, in the guise of The Sick Children’s Trust, did exactly that for the Blazer family. We are indebted to them for providing that facility, and we would be indebted to you if you can help us raise as much money as we possibly can.
Thanks, Scally Rally Europe, Team 777
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Recent donors
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 24.11.10 |
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Scally Rally £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 17.10.10 Well done guys! |
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 17.10.10 Well done men! |
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 14.10.10 |
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 14.10.10 |
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 14.10.10 |
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 14.10.10 |
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Chris & David Bretton £40.00 (+ £11.28 giftaid) 14.10.10 Heard about your efforts and delighted to support SCT |
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Kevin Blazer £15.00 (+ £4.23 giftaid) 14.10.10 Great result all round well done the Bedfords |
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Friends of Kev's mum £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 06.10.10 From Jan Tomlinson Thelma Patterson Lin Hear Jean Dye |
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Peter Ballard £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 06.10.10 Well done team. Foolproof will race you next year!!! |
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Liz Stoneham £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 06.10.10 Well done boys :-) |
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 04.10.10 |
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Barry and Diane £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 03.10.10 |
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Oliver Bradley £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 30.09.10 Congrats on a great achievement! |
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TLK £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 28.09.10 |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 27.09.10 |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 27.09.10 |
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 27.09.10 |
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Jo Lockwood £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 26.09.10 Fantastic cause - good luck guys!! Keep up the progress reports :) xx |
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Guzzy. £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 24.09.10 |
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Hazel from Brewsters £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 24.09.10 Good luck boys |
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2's Company £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 24.09.10 Collected at 2's Company |
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paula and tim fryer £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 23.09.10 good luck |
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Karen, Anna and Harrison Death £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 23.09.10 Please don't get lost boys we would not know how to live with out you !!! |
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Tinky £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 23.09.10 top effort gents... |
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Mavis and Roger Death £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 23.09.10 Good luck |
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Charley £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 23.09.10 Good Luck! |
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Steve & Nick Blades of Norwich £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 23.09.10 Great cause, big challenge, best of luck!! |
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Carol Freeman £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 23.09.10 Just like to wish you all a safe journey. Well done for how much you have already raised and hope your total continues to grow. Good luck to you all |
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James Cousins £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 22.09.10 Good luck. Has anyone reminded Guzzy which day you're leaving? |
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SimonB £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 22.09.10 Good Luck! |
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Will Ross £2.50 (+ £0.71 giftaid) 22.09.10 |
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Kev P £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 22.09.10 Good luck |
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Edward Greenwood £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 22.09.10 |
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Dave Moore £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 22.09.10 Good luck gents. |
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John Dixon £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 21.09.10 Good luck. |
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Marion £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 21.09.10 Good Luck - hope the car makes it as Guzy won't be any use if it breaks down. |
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Scally Rally Cake Bake £75.65 21.09.10 From all at Aviva, Reed House who enjoyed the wonderful cakes. |
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John & Mo £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 20.09.10 Lovely set of wheels, fantastic idea, great cause and marvellous effort on fundraising. Hope it goes well for you lads and you have a great time, don't forget the camera! |
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The Quiz Night £696.00 18.09.10 Thanks to everyone who supported the quiz night. |
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Guzzy £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 17.09.10 3 quiz teams taken on the night |
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 17.09.10 Here's a pound for your trouble. |
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Marion (Jem's mother-in-law) £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 17.09.10 Best of luck all |
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Nana Ro (Jem's Nana) £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 17.09.10 Best of luck boys |
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webbo £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 16.09.10 Good luck guys |
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Ed Greenwood £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 16.09.10 All the best gents... Have fun! |
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Neil, Steve, Stu, marc, Greg £12.50 (+ £3.53 giftaid) 16.09.10 From the RBS Quiz team. 5 guys not called Mo wishing you all the best. |
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Patrick £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 16.09.10 For the Quiz |
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youngsie & sam £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 16.09.10 here's a tenner a wheel, enjoy the trip gents |
