Charity
The Gauchers Association was formed in 1991 to meet the needs of those suffering from Gaucher disease. It provides information about Gaucher disease to families and medical advisors. It encourages and raises funds for medical research. It publishes a half yearly newsletter, maintains an up to date website and holds an bi-annual conference.
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Mark Histed's fundraising page
Hello to everyone that visits my page with a view to sponsoring my walk and crawl up Kilimanjaro.
I am raising funds to support the UK Gauchers Association who provide support to patients and their families living with Gaucher disease. My step daughter has Gaucher disease and over the last fifteen years the Association has provided us with friendship, support and up to date information on research, clinical trials and new treatments. The Association relies solely on fundraising and by voluntary donations for its activities.
I would like to thank everyone who has sponsored me so far and I'd like to say a massive thank you for the Help and Support of my father in law, Paul Jenkins and the PTS team in Fishponds, Bristol, without whom I would not have raised as much as I have.
I'm aiming to do the 7 day Rongai trek from the north of the mountain and is one of the least frequented trails on Kilimanjaro, which is perfect for those looking for a more ‘wilderness’ experience. It isn't an ‘easier’ route, but it takes a slower, more relaxed pace over the 7 days offering good acclimatisation. Through forest, the trail climbs steadily up to Mawenzi tarn and in the shadow of Mawenzi Peak, before crossing the barren landscape of 'The Saddle'. From base camp at Kibo it is a tough but spectacularly rewarding ascent up to the summit via Gillman’s and Stella point.
Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to the Gauchers Association where it will help the charity support the children and adults who suffer from Gauchers disease and also their families.
Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this. I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.
Recent donors
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coopers £80.00 (+ £20.00 giftaid) 12.03.12 |
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Grant Duncan £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 01.03.12 Hope you made it up safely... and back down again too. Hopefully catch up soon. |
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The Stephensons £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 25.02.12 Well done what a massive achievement. Val, Paul, Alicia and Lydia x |
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Jerry Gardner £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 22.02.12 Well done Mark, It's a great achievement |
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Lydia Saunders Digital Healthcare £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 21.02.12 Well done Mark! :-) |
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Lesley Freeman £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.02.12 I am sure you will finish the climb I hope it is painless x |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 12.02.12 |
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Stephen Matthews £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 09.02.12 We'll never hear the end of this. It'll be like FRODO(with bad knees) on the road to MORDOR all over with DR Scanlon having to mount a rescue mission. |
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Gwen George £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 09.02.12 I expect some whistling and skipping on your way up!! |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 08.02.12 |
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Wayne Batchelor £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 08.02.12 Good luck Mark |
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Little Miss Mischief x £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 08.02.12 All the best my turn next x |
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Michelle Brooker £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 06.02.12 A little bit more!!!! |
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Ed Barker £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 06.02.12 Best of luck Mark and go easy on the ankle! With best wishes for a successful climb from the Barking-Norburys |
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Mrs Lip £35.00 (+ £8.75 giftaid) 03.02.12 Onwards and upwards, enjoy the view :-) |
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Kerry and Sarah Edwards-Jenkins £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 02.02.12 Hope the coat works!!!! Good luck bruv.x |
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Jacqui Mansell £75.00 (+ £18.75 giftaid) 02.02.12 Good luck Mark. Be safe. Opting out in September is not an option! |
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Tina C £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 01.02.12 Good luck. Every step is an achievement. |
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Jenni. Pete and David £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 31.01.12 Good luck, can't wait to see the photos! |
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Kerry P. £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 31.01.12 Good Luck Mark! |
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Lesley Gardner £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 29.01.12 Good luck Mark congratulations on the amount raised |
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Polly £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 20.01.12 Anything to get away from the office! Have an amazing trip. Enjoy every second! x |
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Jen £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 17.01.12 Good luck from the Allison Clan ! We have no doubt whatsoever that you will succeed |
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Dean Turner £10.00 05.01.12 Good luck Mark |
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Nicola Winter £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 09.12.11 Admirable, good luck Mark. Hope all goes well. |
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Liz and Jeremy Manuel £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 07.12.11 You do so much to help the Association behind the scenes and now this great challenge. Good luck |
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hannah £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 07.12.11 Great cause :) My little cousin suffers from Gauchers and its amazing to see someone giving there all to the fund :) all the best |
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Liana £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 30.11.11 Good luck Mark. I hope you will enjoy the African wilderness and take some great shots. Liana xxx |
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Philippa Castell £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 23.11.11 Good Luck Mark! |
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Rob Hold (lincolnshire DRSS) £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 11.11.11 Good Luck with Hike |
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Mike Harris £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 27.09.11 Good luck Mark |
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Andy Wilcox (DH) £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 31.08.11 Good Luck Mark! |
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Ella Tongue (Medical Imaging) £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 30.08.11 Good Luck Mark. Enjoy the TREK... |
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Helen £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.07.11 Good luck Mark! |
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James Isaac £10.00 19.07.11 Good luck Mark. You'll hardly break a sweat! |
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Ange Vickery £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 01.07.11 Goodluck Mark! |
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Donna Prentis £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 30.06.11 Mental! |
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Gillian Davies £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 11.06.11 Enjoy it! |
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Mrs Lip £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 10.06.11 Good Luck |
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Nina Cook (ENSPDR) £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 09.06.11 Good Luck Mark |
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Cath Hartley £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 05.06.11 Brilliant cause Mark. Very best of luck & look forward to the photos! |
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martin and gill £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 05.06.11 we have no doubt that you will succeed even if it means crawling (no pressure though!) |
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Clare Waite £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 04.06.11 Good Luck Mark |
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Carol £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 03.06.11 No excuses Mark about your knees hurting :-) |
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Nick White £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 01.06.11 Looking forward to the pics. |
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Aly Jaycock £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 31.05.11 Upwards and upwards then! |
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Steve A £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 31.05.11 Go for it Mark. Happy to support you with this. I may even come along for the ride - i.e. you would have to carry me all the way! |
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Jon Hildred £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 28.05.11 Good luck Mark and I want to see the blisters to prove you actually completed the trek! |
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Jonty Wedge £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 26.05.11 Don't forget to pack some pear cider ;) |
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Duncan Thomas £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 26.05.11 If it helps, I know a short cut! |
