Climbing mountains and writing books to help our families
Sunday 12th May 2024
UK
Geoff Dillon
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Climbing mountains and writing books to help our families
I’m tackling the fearsome climbs of the 112 mile Fred Whitton Challenge in the Lake District on Sunday 12th May (including the vertigo-inducing 33% Hardknott Pass). It’s a tough gig, requiring dedication and determination. But, living with cystic fibrosis (CF) or multiple sclerosis (MS)? Well, it simply doesn't compare.
My 20 year-old daughter, Grace, has the genetic lung condition, CF, as well as CF-related diabetes. Despite recent new therapies - through research funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust - to slow lung damage, life expectancy of someone Grace's age still barely touches 40, and she has taken over 200,000 tablets and 9,000 nebuliser treatments so far, just to live a normal life.
That's why I’m raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust to help fund research for better treatments, and support for those with CF.
But I’m aIso supporting three colleagues whose lives are directly affected by multiple sclerosis every day.
So, all funds I raise will be automatically split 50:50 with the MS Society.
In fact, one of these colleagues, Robert Guidi, is generously offering a free download of the two wonderful books in his Young Isambard series, plus audiobook, which I narrated(!), to all sponsors. He will also donate to both charities the profits from any sales of hard copies you buy.
Please help us help those living with CF and MS to be able to live a better life.
Thank you.
£2,551.40
+£345.00 Gift Aid
raised of £2,500 target
by 95 supporters
Supporters 95
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S2 months, 1 week
Sam Fields
All the best in the cycle! And I look forward to listening to Young Isambard!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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2 months, 1 week
Pauline L
Well done Geoff. Looking forward to hearing you in the audiobook!
£ 10.00
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2 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
$ 20.00
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R2 months, 2 weeks
Richard Walton
Great work fella, I am in total awe of you completing that ride (though if it doesn’t appear on Strava, it didn’t happen right?!). Great causes too.
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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L2 months, 2 weeks
Lynanne
Good for you Geoff - hope it goes well. Such sobering statistics that you share, and fab to be able to support a cause so close to your heart.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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2 months, 2 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00
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M2 months, 2 weeks
Marianna
Well done, Geoff! Cheering you on from a far and sending lots of love to Grace, our colleagues and the families who you are supporting.
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L2 months, 2 weeks
Laura Cave
Good luck Geoff. You're an amazing human doing amazing things.
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W2 months, 2 weeks
Will Hurst
Good luck Geoff! Great causes and I look forward to listening to the audio books
£ 50.00
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J2 months, 3 weeks
Jenny Highfield
All the best Geoff, fantastic causes and I know you will smash the climb.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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K2 months, 3 weeks
Kelly
That is a tough gig but it's a great cause and something you should be proud of!
€ 50.00
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J2 months, 3 weeks
Jen Dillon
I’m very, very proud of you. I’m also so glad I’m not doing it! Lots of love xx
£ 50.00
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D2 months, 3 weeks
Dave, Trish, Caitlin & Patrick
Power up those hills Geoff, you will smash it 👍
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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M2 months, 3 weeks
Michaela James
An excellent cause Geoff. Good luck next week. That's a huge effort!
AUD$ 20.00
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L2 months, 3 weeks
Les Humphrey
That is quite a challenge I wish you all the very best. GGod Luck
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T2 months, 3 weeks
Tara Calcraft
Well done raising money for such great causes. Love to Ailsa x
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A2 months, 3 weeks
Ana Mogensen
Good luck with the climb, Geoff! Such good causes! You're an inspiration!
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J2 months, 3 weeks
Julian Alder
Congratulations Geoff. A fantastic effort and a fantastic cause.
AUD$ 100.00
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A2 months, 3 weeks
Anne & Pete Hodges
Good luck Geoff. That’s a fantastic thing to do for 2 great causes.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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V2 months, 3 weeks
Victoria Moss Stevens
Wow, what an amazing challenge Geoff! And for such brilliant causes. Best of luck x
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 30.00
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V2 months, 3 weeks
Valerie Arnold
Happy to contribute to such a good cause congrats to you Geoff
V£ 100.00
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M2 months, 3 weeks
Martin Groom
Hugely appreciative of the effort you're making - best of luck!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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D2 months, 3 weeks
Diana
Amazing efforts, Geoff & Rob. Wishing you and your families well. Much love x
£ 50.00
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R2 months, 3 weeks
Rob B
Fabulous causes (one particularly close to my heart)...all the very best!
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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