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Each year, babies are born in the UK missing part of one or both arms and hands. Added to these are a small number of children who lose limbs or parts of limbs due to traumatic incidents or necessary surgery. For many of the families of these children it is the first time that they will have come across such a disability. 'Reach' aims to provide the affected families with the opportunity to get together, share experiences and information about what to do (or not to do) and where to go for advice regarding treatment and to help them realise that they are not alone. Reach offers: * local branches which provide support and an opportunity for children and parents to meet * national office providing advice and support * quarterly newsletter 'Within Reach' * Insurance cover for the child's 'good' arm (covers UK residents from age 2 as long as they are Reach members) * Hire scheme for one-handed Recorders * Bursary Grants to eligible applicants * Annual Activity Week for Reach children * Socialising and Networking with other families
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Reach Machu Picchu 2011
Hi,
Thanks for visiting my page.
Each year, babies are born in the UK missing part of one or both arms and hands. Added to these are a small number of children who lose limbs or parts of limbs due to traumatic incidents or necessary surgery. For many of the families of these children it is the first time that they will have come across such a disability.
This happened to our family when our daughter Anna was born. 'Reach' provided the opportunity to get together with other families to share experiences and information about what to do (or not to do) and where to go for advice regarding treatment and to help us realise that we are not alone.
We continue to benefit from Reach and we are delighted to help with their fund-raising. As a small charity, donations are essential for the work to continue. I am funding the full cost of the trek so ALL OF YOUR DONATION WILL GO DIRECTLY TO REACH (excluding a small deduction by Virgin Money).
I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.
Recent donors
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Barclay Douglas £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 23.06.11 Well done Simon, what's next |
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Raj £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 21.06.11 Well done , a bit late but you've got me interested am investigating something similar for Kili for next year. |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 19.06.11 This accidentally slipped off our radar - but such a good cause and we look forward to hearing about the trip! Johanna & Richard |
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Simon Hattersley £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.06.11 I hope you are having a great time on the trek! |
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Brett & Enrico £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 02.06.11 |
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Anonymous £500.00 (+ £125.00 giftaid) 31.05.11 Simon, wishing you a safe and fabulous trip for this worthy cause, Hannah & Mark Yeung |
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Peter Dowding £25.00 31.05.11 Good Luck Simon from Pete & Debbie |
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Helen and Robert Holden £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 28.05.11 Well done, Simon! Look forward to hearing all about it. |
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Annie & Euan £25.00 27.05.11 Well done Simon. Hope you managed to enjoy the views |
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Steve and Sue Barber £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 26.05.11 Good luck Simon - look forward to hearing all about your trip on your return. |
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Lisa and Paul £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 25.05.11 Well done, Simon. We're looking forward to hearing all about it over a glass or two of wine next week. |
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Will Nash £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 24.05.11 Good luck - and enjoy MP when you get there! |
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Fiona Barlow £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 23.05.11 Hi Simon wishing you a safe and fabulous trip! Looking forward to hearing all about it. much love the Barlows xx |
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Family Roscoe £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 23.05.11 better late than never - you're probably almost at the top now - don't try that awful tea they try to convince you reduces altitude sickness!! It is a great thing that you are doing. |
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Irene Presland £25.00 22.05.11 Simon - admiration and good luck! |
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Dave House £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.05.11 Simon Hope you have a really good and successful trek. Where is the next one?? |
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The Mitchells £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 20.05.11 Good luck Si! |
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Emma £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 20.05.11 Have an amazing time! |
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Michael Marks £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 19.05.11 Good Luck with the trek look forward to seeing the pictures on your return. |
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Harry & Jacquetta Reardon Smith £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 19.05.11 Good Luck |
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Cheryl, Nick, Georgie & Seb £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.05.11 At your age !!! Lots of luck & enjoy ! Love Cheryl , Nick, Georgie & Seb x x x |
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Simon Hattersley £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.05.11 Enjoy the huge scenery and look after your knees. |
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Nic & Julia RS £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.05.11 An amazing adventure and well done for doing this. Very best of luck from us both. |
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Joey £30.00 18.05.11 The wild mint is very refreshing on steep hills and watch out for jogging porters! |
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Andrew Dixon £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 18.05.11 Good luck and enjoy the scenery! |
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Edward Heckels £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 18.05.11 Good luck! Heckels family |
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David Muxworthy £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.05.11 Simon, Very Best of Luck |
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Mike Bristow £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 17.05.11 A great cause and a worthy challenge - best of luck! |
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Fred Mendelsohn £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 16.05.11 Every best wish. Kind regards Fred Mendelsohn |
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John Jones £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 16.05.11 Good luck with this very worthy cause. |
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Richard and Lesley Exton £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 16.05.11 Good luck, Simon. Rather you than us! |
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Joe, Leigh, Phoebe & Maddie £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 16.05.11 Best of luck! |
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Glen Conybeare £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 16.05.11 Best of luck Simon. |
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Neil, Annette, Heidi and Christina £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 16.05.11 |
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Helen Merfield £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 16.05.11 Simon what a great cause, I hope you have a great time . Best wishes Helen |
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Carol Savage £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 16.05.11 good luck |
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Jeff Eyestone £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 04.05.11 Happy to support this organization and your efforts, Simon. All the best to and yours. |
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Campbell £20.00 06.04.11 From one ancient monument to another: good luck with the adventure! |
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Gabby Naylor £100.00 02.03.11 Wishing you all the best in your training. Look forward to seeing you all before you set off! |
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Noel Murphy £1000.00 (+ £282.05 giftaid) 11.06.10 All the best Simon, hope ye have a wonderful time. |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 10.06.10 Good luck Simon! Family Thwaites |
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Simon Ravinet £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 09.06.10 Sorry I can't do it or is that I'm incapable of doing it. I wish you well and for a most desrving charity, good luck (and enjoy the training!) |
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Peter Downey - www.aroundiceland.co.uk £10.00 06.06.10 Good luck Simon! |
