Matilde’s fundraiser for children with brain injuries
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The Children's Trust
The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury. We deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people and their families.
Matilde’s fundraiser for children with brain injuries
Hello,
My name is Matilde; if you know me or my parents, you might already know that last year I was very sick because of an illness called ADEM - Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis.
Thankfully, I have been able to recover fully, also thanks to the amazing teams of doctors and nurses at both University Hospital Geneva (HUG - Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, www.hug.ch) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH, www.gosh.org).
Remembering those challenging times last year, my family and I have now decided to set ourselves a goal: to climb England’s tallest mountain (Scafell Pike, in the Lake District, 978m) as well as one of its most scenic sister mountains, Helvellyn (950m).
By doing this we hope to raise money to donate to another great institution that helps children like me overcome the challenges of brain illnesses: The Children’s Trust for children with brain injuries (www.thechildrentrust.org.uk) delivers expert rehabilitation, education and community services to affected young people and their families.
We would love for you to help us raise these funds.
Wish us luck and hope that we make it to the top!
Thank you, Matilde
We made it!
Over the past few days, my family, friends and I have hiked to the top of Helvellyn and Scafell Pike to support The Children's Trust, a charity that supports children with brain injuries. I found that climbing with friends and for such an important cause made a great difference as it is much more fun and you are more motivated to keep going. All your donations, which have been incredibly generous, also stimulated me to reach the top and I am so thankful as they will make a big difference to many children impacted by brain injuries. Our first climb took us up Helvellyn with some breezy weather conditions. Nearer the top, the clouds lifted and we had a spectacular view of the peak and the valleys below, encouraging us to take the more challenging path down, Striding Edge. Two days later, with blue skies and sunshine, we hiked up Scafell Pike via the Mickledore route, which was quite a scramble nearer the top but very rewarding as an experience. I am so proud of what we have collectively achieved and I just want to thank you all!
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Getting closer...
Hello Everyone,
Thank you all for your very generous donations so far, which will have such a big impact on children with brain injuries. As the dates for our climbs are approaching rapidly, I thought to share an update. You will be happy to know (I certainly was!) that your donations made it to the front of the givewheel Easter newsletter. I have just received a fundraising pack from The Children's Trust which contained t-shirts (for the climb), a colourful banner, some fun pencils, further information on how they use your donations and a very beautiful letter. My friends, who are joining me for the climb, and I took a picture to keep you all in the loop. We will send more updates from the actual climb next month. Thank you again so much for your support!
Lots of love
Matilde
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And this is Helvellyn
Our second highest peak, which features a very scenic route past the Red Tarn lake and up on the ridge to the summit!
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This is Scafell Pike
£12,486.10
+£1,218.75 Gift Aid
raised of £8,000 target
by 186 supporters
Supporters 186
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H1 month, 1 week
Holly, Richard, James and Joshua
How inspiring! Amazing work all of you!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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C1 month, 2 weeks
Claudia, Anthony, Octavia and Alexander Minoprio
What a wonderful thing to do. Well done to you all. A fantastic cause 👏
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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K1 month, 2 weeks
Kate, Ian and Callum W
Well done to Carlo and the Mazza family! Amazing achievement Xx
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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H1 month, 2 weeks
Henry, Kate & Richard Wallace
You must all be so proud- amazing effort!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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1 month, 2 weeksAnonymous
Great job Matilde! 👏🏻
£ 10.00
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K1 month, 3 weeks
Kate Chetwynd-Talbot & family
Well done Mathilde ! Such an inspiring and incredible effort! Xx
£ 15.00 (+£3.75)
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1 month, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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M1 month, 3 weeks
Marwa
Well done on finishing the hike! The pictures look beautiful and so special to do it as a family. What a great cause as well!
£ 250.00
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1 month, 3 weeks
Anonymous
Fantastic! What a great initiative.
€ 30.00
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1 month, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 350.00
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A1 month, 3 weeks
Alaina Parikh-Agrawal
Bravo! Congratulations Matilde and the team on the climb. We are all so proud of you xx
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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H1 month, 3 weeks
Hannah and Stijn
What a wonderful hike and incredible experience to be with you guys. Thanks for having us, Stijn, Hannah, Savannah and Peppercorn
€ 50.00
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E1 month, 3 weeks
Emmanuel Van der Stichele
Best of luck with the climb Matilde and family and I look forward to the pictures from the top!
€ 100.00
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R1 month, 3 weeks
Richard the guide
Well done to Matilde and the whole group climbing Scafell Pike!
£ 40.00
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1 month, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 101.00
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R1 month, 3 weeks
Roberto Bruno
My small contribution to a big cause. Great initiative.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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J1 month, 3 weeks
Jaba+Blank
Daar Mathilde, great idea. We wish you your family and dear friends lots of succes to reach the top of your goal!
€ 300.00
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1 month, 4 weeks
Anonymous
Good luck
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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2 months
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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2 months
Anonymous
£ 50.00
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L2 months, 2 weeks
Lucas family
Liebe Matilde,
You are a force of nature and such an inspiration! Congratulations to this super fundraiser, raising awareness and supporting each other. Here is to moving and climbing mountains together!!
Love & high fives von deinen vier Lucas xxxx
£ 350.00 (+£87.50)
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B2 months, 3 weeks
Byars family
Such an inspiring story and an amazing family. Wishing you lots of luck for the climb xx
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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J3 months
Johannes Stahl
Just saw this surfing LinkedIn. Of course Injad hear about the incident already. Hope everyone is fine now!
$ 50.00
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C4 months, 1 week
Courmayeur year 6 on Stix
A little thank you that will go along way towards Maltide’s brain injury fundraiser!
Aenor, Lourdes, and Claire.£ 300.00
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4 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
Great stuff!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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4 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
What a fabulous think to do Matilde. We'll be rooting for you! Kate
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R5 months, 1 week
Rachel Harris
Good luck Matilde, what a great challenge. You will feel like you are on top of the world. You are inspiring.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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A5 months, 1 week
Andrew/Rocco
So glad to hear you recovered so quickly and well! Good luck Matilde!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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I5 months, 2 weeks
Ileana and Flo
Congratulations Matilde for that beautiful challenge. We are all behind you! All the best, Aglaé, Raphael, Basile, Jeanne, Ileana and Flo
£ 50.00
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B5 months, 2 weeks
Beluche family
Well done Matilde for that challenge! We are all behind you! All the best, Aglaé, Raphael, Basile, Jeanne, Ileana and Flo
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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W5 months, 3 weeks
Walewski family
Good luck Matilde! Wishing you and your amazing family all the best on this journey to the top! xx
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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5 months, 4 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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E5 months, 4 weeks
Elodie C
So glad you are better. Enjoy climbing the mountains and well done for raising so much for a great cause x
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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L5 months, 4 weeks
Lucy Crook
Good luck Matilde and Mazza family! What a great challenge to set yourself for a wonderful cause xx
£ 30.00
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5 months, 4 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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Z5 months, 4 weeks
Zara & Chloe Wood
Wishing you and the family all the best on this big adventure.
£ 50.00
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D5 months, 4 weeks
D’Esparbes family
What a fabulous family challenge, this will be an amazing hike for a great cause! Lots of love to Matilde & the fantastic 4! X
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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6 months
Anonymous
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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6 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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T6 months, 1 week
The Bateman family
Very well done Matilde and all the best for this inspiring challenge!
£ 100.00
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C6 months, 1 week
Chahine Family
Good luck Mathilde and the whole family! Your efforts are inspiring. Keep shining that light!
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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C6 months, 1 week
Claire and Matteo
Go Matilde! Enjoy the adventure and make lovely memories with your family. Viel Spaß beim Wandern!
€ 100.00
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6 months, 1 week
Anonymous
€ 30.00
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N6 months, 1 week
Nick and Pippa
Well done Matilde - fantastic idea.
Good luck !
Nick£ 75.00 (+£18.75)
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D6 months, 1 week
Danni Jackson-Stops
What a fantastic endeavor! Good luck to you and the whole Mazza family. Look forward to seeing some photos!
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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A6 months, 1 week
Arabella Z (KP)
Matilde, we are so proud of you and the resilience you have shown. Good luck for this next challenge! X
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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D6 months, 1 week
Daniela Petti
Go Matilde - what a great initiative ! Enjoy the hike with your family.
£ 50.00
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B6 months, 1 week
Bernd, Shen, Amelia & Alexander
Matilde,
It was great see you happy and healthy last weekend. Hope you have an amazing hike / climb with your family.
Bernd, Shen, Amelia & Alexander
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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K6 months, 1 week
Karen Fox
What a great way to celebrate how far you have come since last year. Good luck Mazza family and well done Matilde!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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B6 months, 1 week
Breko family
Matilde, you are a super star! We are looking forward to the photos and the stories! ❤️
£ 50.00
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6 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 100.00
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K6 months, 1 week
Kristin, Till, Felix & Julius
Matilde, go for it! And tow your mum up to the peaks! :)
€ 100.00
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6 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 30.00
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O6 months, 1 week
Olivier & Selina
We can't wait to see the pictures of your big adventure Matilde!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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U6 months, 1 week
Uli und Norbert
Das ist eine schöne Idee, Mathilde! Viel Spaß beim Wandern.
Liebe Grüße aus Aachen!€ 30.00
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E6 months, 1 week
Ella 6C KP
Well done, Matilde! I hope you make it to the top and that more children will be able to recover because of the wonderful work you are doing! Ella ❤️🍀❤️🍀
£ 20.00
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D6 months, 1 week
Daryna
Have a great hike, Matilde!
Well done for supporting such a great cause.
Daryna£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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6 months, 1 week
Anonymous
£ 30.00
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K6 months, 1 week
Kristina, John, Ebba, Oskar & Elin
Go Matilde! Such an inspiration to us all. Best of luck
£ 100.00
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P6 months, 1 week
Philip Boeckman
Mazza Family: Good luck on the climb. Your courage and togetherness is inspiring! Your friends at Cravath
£ 250.00
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A6 months, 1 week
Anne Kroth-Flieger
Eine wunderbare Idee viel Erfolg und viel Vergnügen beim Bergsteigen
Anne und Rudi€ 100.00
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C6 months, 1 week
Charlotte und Günter
Eine tolle Idee Matilde, ihr habt Großes geschafft - viel Spaß beim erklettern des britischen Mount Blanc
€ 100.00
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N6 months, 1 week
Noel Hughes
Hi Ale - so glad such a tough time is behind you. Good luck with the challenge. Catch up soon. Noel.
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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S6 months, 1 week
Sophie and family
How inspiring. May there be many more recoveries like yours.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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6 months, 1 week
Anonymous
Go Mathilde!!! What a brilliant thing to do!!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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B6 months, 1 week
Beatriz Lampreia
Sending love from Isabel, your baby friend from London NCT classes. ❤️
£ 50.00
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A6 months, 1 week
Ali Ortner
Dear Matlide, Lisa and Ale - good luck with this amazing challenge! You'll smash it! Ali xx
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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A6 months, 1 week
Alexia Stellini
Good luck Matilde! What a brave girl. You’ve got this 💪💪
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 50.00
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F6 months, 2 weeks
Farah and George
Best of luck Matilde! Will be thinking of you xx
£ 40.00 (+£10.00)
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A6 months, 2 weeks
Anette, Friedrich, Felix, Raphael, Nico & Alina
Good luck Matilde, what a great initiative!
£ 200.00 (+£50.00)
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A6 months, 2 weeks
Alison Campbell
Nothing you have been through nor intend to go through is for the feint hearted. Sending you all my best for the challenge!
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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E6 months, 2 weeks
Emanuele
Bravissimi Ale e Lisa, siamo stati con voi e con Matilde, che ora supportiamo pienamente in questa bellissima iniziativa. Good luck Mati, climb strong!
Manu e Marta£ 30.00
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T6 months, 2 weeks
Theo
What a great initiative Matilde - I’m behind you! Lots of love, Theo Schulenburg
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T6 months, 2 weeks
Tiffany Yiu
So so glad to hear that you have recovered from such a challenge! Good luck for the climb :)
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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A6 months, 2 weeks
Alexia, Ben, Lorenzo and Eva
You can meet any challenge Matilde 💪🏼
Hope you continue to lead the way and inspire others!£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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L6 months, 2 weeks
Les Posson
What a courageous little girl! This is a great challenge for an amazing hospital.
£ 150.00
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E6 months, 2 weeks
Emilia, Rob, Zoé, Benedict
We are so proud of you Matilde! Lots of love from us
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 100.00
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A6 months, 2 weeks
Aliaksei
Sorry to hear about what you and the family had to endure!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
Go Matilde!!
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 50.00
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
$ 500.00
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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6 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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