Charity
Headfirst supports research into head injuries, stroke and associated brain damage. The human brain weighs approximately 14oz and is the most complex structure known to man. Most of us take our brain for granted. We don’t give it a second thought, until we get a headache. But when a head injury or stroke occurs, the victims and their loved ones suddenly realise just how delicate, vulnerable and mysterious the brain is. And just how little we know about it. Set up by three people who have all had first hand experience of head injuries and illness, HeadFirst is a charitable organisation dedicated to the funding and promotion of research into head injuries, stroke and associated brain damage.
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Cheryl Baker's fundraising page
Hello from me, Cheryl Baker!
Thank you so much for supporting me on this, my first ever (and possibly my last!) marathon. Actually, I enjoyed it so much I think I'll probably do next year too. Did I just say that?! No seriously, it was an amazing experience on a glorious day and, although there were times I wanted to give up, the crowd and the knowledge that I had your support kept me going.
I didn't realise training to run 26.2 miles was so......flippin' hard! But I committed myself to do it and I did - in 5 hours 19.45 minutes. Not bad for an old bird!
But it's not really about the race, is it? It's about raising money for a charity close to your heart and in this year's Virgin London Marathon, thousands, probably millions will be raised for worthy causes.
My own worthy cause which has always been close to my own heart is Headfirst.
Headfirst was set up shortly after Bucks Fizz had a near-fatal coach crash back in December 1984. My lovely, lovely friend and colleague, Mike Nolan, almost lost his life after developing a blood clot on the brain following the crash. Headfirst was my way of thanking the medical profession for saving him. Purely selfish reasons, I know!
Headfirst doesn't have a big London office, it doesn't have overheads, it doesn't have paid staff. It is a purely voluntarily-run charity, which means every penny of every donation goes to helping with research and care of brain-injured patients, whether through road traffic accident, stroke or disease.
Thank you so very much on behalf of Headfirst and me, Cheryl Baker. You are special! xxxx
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Recent donors
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Alison Drury £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 08.06.11 Well done you. Bit late I know, catching up on my admin - been a bit busy making costumes! Hope your feet have now recovered and we can boogie on down in Barcelona! |
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Pat Lee (Sarah Moses' mum) & Richard Lee £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 05.05.11 Well done Cheryl - a fantastic achievement! |
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Charles & Allan £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 20.04.11 Good Luck Cheryl |
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Rod Stephen Bjorn Again £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 19.04.11 Hi Cheryl. i just realized i hadn't donated. hope all went well - see you in July - best wishes. |
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Sovereign (Financial Services) Group £260.00 19.04.11 Congratulations Rita... a great achievement! |
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Nicki, Roy and Molly Payne £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 19.04.11 Many, many congratulations Cheryl! You've done soooooooo well! All the best, love Nicki, Roy and Molly Moppett xxx |
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Jackie & Rob Lloyd £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 19.04.11 Well Done! Congratulations! With Love, Jackie & Rob xx |
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Anna Skinner £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.04.11 What a pleasure it was, possibly not the bit around 22 miles but the rest was great! Big Congrats to you! xxxx |
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Sally Burden £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 19.04.11 Great Run - Congratulations - from Anna's other running friend! xx |
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Carolann and Stuart Main Peterhead Scotland £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 18.04.11 well done to you my hubby must be your biggest fan he was delighted when he saw you having your interview and had to shout you over for your picture. was a cracking day for the marathon we are sore today but glad to be part of it xx |
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Kev Rhodes £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 18.04.11 Well done to you Cheryl (and also to Jay!) on completing the Marathon!! x |
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Goo-Gumboil :-) £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 18.04.11 Well done! How's the feet? |
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Jamie, Shirley and Paul Kaye - Bullfrog £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 18.04.11 Well done Cheryl. |
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Magic £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 18.04.11 |
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Alison McFarlane £5.00 18.04.11 Well done Cheryl we are all very proud of you! It's not lots but it levels off your total nicely for such a great cause! Lots of love xxx |
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Kieron Cox £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.04.11 |
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Clare Royal £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 17.04.11 Well done, Cheryl. Very proud of you. Sorry it isn't more. |
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Ian Eason £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.04.11 Well done Cheryl! |
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Sarah Goodall £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 17.04.11 Go Cheryl....good luck!! This is a cause close to my heart too as my sister was lucky enough to survive a brain hemorrhage in '09 caused by an aneurism. |
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Emma Power & Family £10.00 17.04.11 Hey Cheryl, I'm very proud of you and I'm glad that your charity is one I can relate to as we foster a little boy who has brain damage which caused cerebral palsy. Go for it, I know you have been training hard, you can do it :D |
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Clive & Adrian £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.04.11 The mall will be 'where the ending starts' ! well done ! they'll be an extra applause when you take to the stage in Barking ! |
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Zoe Nicholas £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.04.11 Just saw you on the Marathon and it jogged my memory to give a donation! Well done Cheryl, hope all goes well xx |
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The Gara's £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 17.04.11 I've just seen you on BBC1 Cheryl talking to Sue Barker. Hope you enjoy the marathon and raise lots of money for this great charity. |
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Mandy McLernon £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 17.04.11 Good Luck Today Cheryl! |
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Rosie Franks £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.04.11 Best of Luck, Hope you've stocked up on bubble bath and footcream! Love Rosie xx |
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irene and alistair £200.00 (+ £50.00 giftaid) 16.04.11 This is above and beyond - very best for your long journey and sorry not to be at the finish for the congrats and thanks . |
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Lily Cooper £5.00 16.04.11 |
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The Fishwick Family £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.04.11 Good luck tomorrow |
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Sonja £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.04.11 Good luck, Cheryl! Go get 'em, girl! |
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Carolyn Brenta £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.04.11 All the best for tomorrow, we know you'll be brill. Just take care! Toodle pip see you soon Love the Brenta family xx |
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Gaynor £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 16.04.11 Good luck, Cheryl, and good on you for doing this. xx |
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Debbie Ellerby £2.00 (+ £0.50 giftaid) 16.04.11 All the best for tomorrow. |
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Martin Johnston £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.04.11 I'll be thinking of you and living your achievement every step of the way...from the comfort of my bed and my living room. Go for it! Well done and lots of love. Marty-Mart-Mart and Ricky xx |
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Chris Scott £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.04.11 Good luck ... Sorry it's not more.. Going to be sunny tomorrow ... So "run for the sun" x |
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Lara & Claudia Smith £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.04.11 Good luck Cheryl, I'll be looking out for you. Love Lara Smith xx |
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Max and Judith £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 15.04.11 Respect! Go Rita, have a brilliant day |
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Gill Cave £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.04.11 Cheryl, What an amazing thing to achieve and take part in and for such a good cause. Good luck. Will be with you all the way. |
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Kevin Newell £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 15.04.11 Best of luck Cheryl, hope to see you soon. |
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Frank Svensson, Sweden £10.00 15.04.11 Looking forward seeing you at the Palladium 11 july. First time ever I see Bucks Fizz live. Travel from Sweden just for that show :) |
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Susie Lovell £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 15.04.11 Sugar, I knew there was something I meant to tell you ... IT REALLY HURTS!!! Enjoy every step, you have absolutely earned it. Big hugs Susie and LaLa xxx |
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Sam Westcott £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.04.11 Good luck Cheryl - I'll be thinking of you on Sunday! |
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Jeanette & Steve Mallendane £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.04.11 Good luck Rita...wont be able to get there but will look for you on TV...xxx |
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the7stars £20.00 15.04.11 Good luck Cheryl from all your fans at the7stars |
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kiki and faye £2.00 (+ £0.50 giftaid) 14.04.11 8 and 6 our mum loves u guys xxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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Emma & Lee Fulford £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 14.04.11 Good Luck luv......No sitting down en route. |
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Pete & Jackie May £26.00 14.04.11 Good luck Cheryl...No walking allowed! X |
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Laura Collins & Bob 'The ' Cat £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 14.04.11 Good Luck |
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Sarah Hall £20.00 14.04.11 Good luck Cheryl Luv you Ardent fan for 30 years Looking forward to seeing you all at the Palladium |
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Bobby Crush £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 14.04.11 Go Cheryl! Sew a few sequins on your running shoes and in the words of one of your hits ... "Run for your life"!! x x |
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Lara Cawston £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 13.04.11 Good luck, my hubby's done it twice he says the jelly babies you get given on the way round keep him goingxx |
