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Iʼve raised £1,165 to Establish a new UK Insulinoma Charity which will forge a brighter future for everyone impacted by an insulinoma
- Essex
- Funded on Tuesday, 22nd August 2023
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UPDATE 21 August 2023 - A great big thank-you to Andrew Davis, brother of Paula who was one of our first insulinoma support network members, for his £1,000 donation to the Insulinoma Charity.
Andrew held the 2nd Scooter Rally by Yate & Sodbury Scooter Club. it involved a lot of hard work from the club members and it resulted in a very successful weekend. They had around 150 scooterist from various parts of the UK stay for the weekend (camping) with around 80 classic scooters attend the event. With 6 live bands playing over the weekend with 3 Friday and 3 Saturday. All very well received by the crowd. They had many local residents attend for each of the two evenings taking the attendance to around 200 on Friday and 250 on Saturday.
The Yate & Sodbury Scooter Club raised just over £4,500.00 for charity which was just phenomenal and unexpected. They have kindly donated £1,000 towards establishing the Insulinoma Charity.
Thank you Andrew for you exceptional support and generous contribution which will make a significant difference to the insulinoma charity and community.
Please donate: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/CharityInsulinoma
The goal is to establish a registered UK charity and your support is needed to turn this vision in to a reality. With registered charity status, we can extend vital support to insulinoma sufferers and fund critical research.
How the £10,000 will be used:
£5,000 - to legally register as a UK Charity - as defined by the UK Charity Commission.
£5,000 - for a paid admin to provide 2 hours a day, Monday to Friday much needed insulinoma support services. (cover admin cost for year 1).
I will continue, as I have since 2007, in an unpaid voluntary role.
Over the past 16 years, I've devoted my time and effort, voluntarily, to providing support to the Insulinoma community. Throughout my journey, I've had the privilege of offering assistance and resources to individuals and families affected by this rare condition.
Now, I'm reaching out to you, seeking your help in propelling this cause to new heights. By generously donating, you will directly contribute to:
1. Achieving registered charity status, granting access to a broader range of resources and funding opportunities.
2. Establishing a robust administrative foundation, ensuring help and support for everyone diagnosed with an insulinoma.
3. Financing research initiatives to enhance diagnostics, treatment, and management of Insulinomas.
4. Expanding the support services, reaching even more individuals and families affected by this condition.
Every contribution, regardless of its size, will have a significant impact on the lives of those affected by an Insulinoma. By donating to establish the Insulinoma Charity you're not only providing vital support to the Insulinoma community but also becoming an indispensable part of the fight against this rare disease.
Together, we can transform the lives of those affected by Insulinoma, forging a brighter future for everyone impacted by this condition.
Please make a donation today and don't hesitate to share our mission with your friends, family, and colleagues.
Thank you in advance for your generosity. Your support will genuinely make a difference in the lives of the Insulinoma community.
Together we can make a difference.
With warm regards,
Enola Wright
Founder, Insulinoma Support Network
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Enola Wright
1 year agoPlease bear with me. The page has automatically expired. The fundraising campaign is still ongoing. I will extend the campaign to allow your donation as soon as I can. Enola
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Anonymous
Jun 5, 2023
Rosaleen O’Brien
May 29, 2023
£20.00
Janet
May 25, 2023
Happy to help
£20.00
C
May 11, 2023
Well done, Enola. We are so ignored even by doctors and cancer associations, that think insulinomas are just benign tumors. We need raising awareness, knowledge, and research.
Susan Gibson
May 1, 2023
I gained vital information and ways to cope that are just not available elsewhere so very happy to support this move towards charity status - so ongoing info, support and research can continue.
£100.00
Gary and Annie Thompson
Apr 29, 2023
Hoping the target can be reached
£25.00
Sarah
Apr 29, 2023
Proud and happy support the fantastic work you do, dear Enola xx
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Enola Wright
Essex
Enola, who was diagnosed with a malignant insulinoma in 2007, has devoted 16 years, voluntarily, to creating and managing the Insulinoma Support Network. It is the main single source of information and knowledge for those affected by insulinomas, a rare neuroendocrine tumour.