Laura McGregor
Laura's Channel Swim
Fundraising for Aspire
Story
Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
I have decided to challenge myself to swim the distance of the channel in my local swimming pool over the next 3 months. Although I only have 10 weeks to do it (aargh!) as I'm away for 2 of the weeks! I did this challenge 6 years ago, it was hard work but I decided I wanted to do it again.
It's to raise money for Aspire which is a charity that looks after people with spinal cord injuries.
It would be great if you wanted to sponsor me, every pound will help so don't feel shy about putting small amounts down. I know what these things are like ;-)
Here's some of the blurb from the charity.....
THERE ARE CURRENTLY 40,000 INDIVIDUALS IN THE UK WITH A SPINAL CORD INJURY. EVERY DAY ANOTHER FOUR PEOPLE ARE TOLD THEY MAY NEVER WALK AGAIN.
Aspire is a charity that works with people with spinal cord injury to create opportunity, choice and independence. Our national services and programmes include adapted housing for people leaving hospital if houses aren’t yet accessible, specialist computer equipment, independent living officers who provide direct support and advice for people recently injured and the Human Needs Fund which people can apply to for funding for specialist equipment. Aspire ensures that everyone with a spinal cord injury has the opportunity to live an independent and fulfilled life.
Aspire receives no statutory funding, so every penny raised through the Aspire Channel Swim will help us to continue our vital work.
- £100 will buy the duvet and pillows for one of our adapted houses
- £350 will buy SmartNav technology for a PC to enable someone with a high level spinal injury to use a computer
- £700 will buy a laptop and an accessible bed table for a child in hospital so they can continue to study and stay connected to friends whilst recovering
- £1,000 will provide a rise and fall hob or sink in one of our adapted houses
- £2,500 will buy a made to measure light weight wheelchair
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
Thanks for reading this - I'll try to keep you updated with my progress.
Laura