Margaret McConchie

My Big Zip @ 101 yrs of age!

Fundraising for NHS Charities Together
£13,211
raised of £1,919 target
GG's Big Zip @ 101 yrs of age!, 1 May 2020
NHS Charities Together and its members across the UK are hugely grateful for the support received from so many since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Story

My name is Margaret McConchie and today I turn 101 and over the last 6 weeks, I've watched from the confines of my home, how inspiring, resilient and compasionate the NHS and key workers in the UK are.  Day and night, whilst we've sheltered inside, they've supported our communities and saved lives.  A year ago, I was lucky enough to be surrounded by all my family and friends, celebrating my 100th birthday.  It was a wonderful occasion.  And today, I thought to myself, also inspired by the young Captain Tom ;) , could I do something to contribute to our society at this extraordinary time.  So I am!  If I raise £1919 (The year I was born) I will fly like a red arrow, down Scotland's Longest Zip wire, with magnificent views of the Solway horizon.  I'll do this on a sunny calm day wearing my red lipstick.  It's just under 1 kilometre long and I believe you can get up to 60 mph - lets hope it's not quite that fast.  I walked to the top of the Zip wire, which is behind my house and this is my profile picture.

Please contribute what you are able to, to support this cause.  I'm looking forward to takeoff and a smooth landing.  #margaretflies101

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About the campaign

NHS Charities Together and its members across the UK are hugely grateful for the support received from so many since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

About the charity

NHS Charities Together is a national independent charity caring for the NHS. Together with a network of over 230 NHS charities across the UK, we provide the extra support needed to care for NHS staff, patients and communities.

Donation summary

Total raised
£13,210.98
+ £2,657.10 Gift Aid
Online donations
£13,210.98
Offline donations
£0.00

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