Gaynor Watts

Gaynor's 'I'm one of the Jockeys' fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support

Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support
£5,190
raised of £4,000 target
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Macmillan Charity Race Day Ride of their lives 2024, 15 June 2024
In memory of Reg & Lillian Watts & Tom Greenhill
Macmillan and York Racecourse have partnered together for 52 years to help support people living with cancer through a number of activities that have raised millions of pounds

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Im going to be one of the Jockeys for this race. Representing the East Midlands.

I'm currently in training with a registered Racehorse trainer & I'm riding out on the Gallops twice a week on super fast Racehorses with my eyes streaming & stuff exiting my nostrils all over my face. I ache all over but I've got to get really fit as I've a fitness test I have to be passing in May.

My 3 huge concerns are...

The leg up in the paddock.......in case I go straight over the other side!

Cantering down to the start.......in case my horse decides to gallop off and my breaks fail!

Finally the 25,000 spectators there at York racecourse watching it all unfold🤢. I feel ill just writing it.

I'll keep updating you with Pictures & videos especially on my Facebook page.

Please give generously as its such a great cause😃

Also I'm doing this for every Menopausal Woman whose struggling...

DONT LET LIMITS LIMIT YOU!

SET YOUR OWN LIMITS & SET THEM HIGH!

The Macmillan Charity Raceday is the oldest and largest event of its kind in the country, raising over £10 million in its 52 year history for people living with cancer.

Held every June, the highlight of the day is the Macmillan Ride of Their Lives race that sees 12 amateur jockeys ride down the famous Knavesmire course. Each year 25,000 spectators enjoy a day with us to cheer these brave riders on as they take on the challenge of their lifetime.

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About the campaign

Macmillan and York Racecourse have partnered together for 52 years to help support people living with cancer through a number of activities that have raised millions of pounds

About the charity

Macmillan Cancer Support

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At Macmillan, we will move mountains to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can. We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£5,189.29
+ £1,188.77 Gift Aid
Online donations
£4,920.09
Offline donations
£269.20

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