Kelly Gates

Gates v London Marathon

Fundraising for WellChild

£2,252
raised of £1,600 target
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Event: London Marathon 2024, on 21 April 2024
To raise £250,000 that could fund a WellChild Children's nurse or 50 home improvement projects.

Story

Anyone that knows Ian well enough knows that as far as running is concerned he normally sticks to 'logistics',..."transport, tea and a bacon sandwich". But he is now back and raring to go!

Ready to become an athlete again, Ian will be running the London Marathon with me (Kelly, his daughter) to increase awareness of an amazing charity and raise vital funds for them to continue their mission to allow children with exceptional health needs to be cared for at home surrounded by the comfort and love of their families. Please see below further details in what WellChild strives to achieve...

WellChild Childrens Nurses provide essential care and practical support to children and young people requiring long-term or complex care. They play a crucial role in enabling children to leave hospital and be cared for at home, reducing the practical, emotional and financial impact for families. WellChild is also committed to funding high quality, innovative projects designed to have a positive impact for seriously ill children both now and in the future. This includes WellChilds Helping Hands programme which continues to go from strength to strength, working with volunteers from companies and organisations across the country to tackle essential projects in the homes of children with serious illness. Those volunteers provide the manpower and enthusiasm for projects such as bedroom and garden makeovers.

Whether £1, £10 or more we appreciate any money that you can contribute towards our journey. 

I never thought I'd be able to do this journey with my dad (although we haven't made the start line yet), so please give us some support to get Ian over that finish line!

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About the campaign

To raise £250,000 that could fund a WellChild Children's nurse or 50 home improvement projects.

About the charity

WellChild

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WellChild is the national charity for sick children. We provide essential practical and emotional support for seriously ill children, young people and those who care for them across the UK to ensure they receive the best possible quality of care.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,251.20
+ £482.80 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,251.20
Offline donations
£0.00

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