Rosie Martin

Rosie's 2.6 Challenge for FragileX

Fundraising for The Fragile X Society
£1,053
raised of £1,000 target
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Event: The 2.6 Challenge, on 26 April 2020
the 2.6 challenge
Campaign by Marie Curie (RCN 207994 (England & Wales) and SC038731 (Scotland))
The 2.6 Challenge is a simple and fun way for everyone to do their bit to help save the UKs charities.

Story

As many of your know, I have a grandson with FragileX - a genetic condition which, amongst other things leads to learning difficulties and anxiety.   I'm hoping you might help me raise funds for the society, (https://www.fragilex.org.uk/) which supports families affected by this condition because, in common with many charities, our fundraising has been hit very hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Society offers support, information and advice to families and individuals and as you can imagine our helpline is particularly busy at this time, offering support to families and individuals who are adjusting to these new and difficult conditions . Funds permitting we are hoping to expand this service. 

So, I'm planning to walk 26 times around the village green in Hilton, near Cambridge, where I"m in `lockdown' with my sister and family. My niece, Frances has kindly volunteered to walk with me.  One circuit takes around 8.5 minutes, so 26 should take around 2hrs 20 minutes.  Not a huge challenge I know, but a gesture and a way to raise awareness of FragileX.  If you are able to help a little, I and the Society, of which I am a Trustee, would be very grateful.  Thank you very much!

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About the campaign

The 2.6 Challenge is a simple and fun way for everyone to do their bit to help save the UKs charities.

About the charity

The Fragile X Society

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RCN 1127861
The Fragile X Society is the only charity dedicated to individuals and families living with Fragile X syndrome - the most common cause of inherited learning disability. We are continually working to improve the quality of life for all people impacted by Fragile X.

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Total raised
£1,053.00
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£1,053.00
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£0.00

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