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Let's get Duncan out in the open air

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Hello, my name is Jayne and I'm fundraising for my husband, Duncan. Up until 2022, Duncan was an active 44 year old. He cycled, ran and swam. Over the years he has raised money for lots of charities by running and cycling. One year, he raised money for the The Veterans Charity by running 5 marathons in 5 days in the Forces March. This followed the route that was used in training for WW2. He has also been a volunteer run director for Newent Parkrun and a lead runner for the Newent Runners. He loved exercise and being out finding new paths/roads to run/cycle down. So, basically he was very active. This all came to stop in July 2022.

Since 2022, Duncan's mobility has reduced. So much so, that walking 50 metres takes about 10 minutes and he also has to sit several times to walk this distance. He can no longer get outside in the open and enjoy a good walk. Every Christmas, the family have made it a tradition to go walking in Haugh Woods before visiting the pub. This year, Duncan couldn't join us. Therefore, I want to raise some money to purchase a mobility scooter, preferably a multi-terrain one, so that Duncan can start to go out and enjoy our 'walks'.

As well as running, cycling and swimming, Duncan also has a passion for music. He has played in many orchestral performances. Since his operation, he has been unable to do so. Another passion of his that he is not able to pursue.

I wish we were in a financial position to purchase the scooter ourselves but, with Duncan not being able to work for majority of the year, we are not in that position. Therefore, this is why I am reaching out to you. We understand that the current climate is not a great one but any amount that you are able to donate will be greatly appreciated. If you could also share this page with your friends, preferably the rich ones ;-), that would be appreciated too.

I would like to thank the charity helpmusicians.org.uk for the financial support they have provided Duncan and I over the past year. I have started fundraising for them, to help go towards paying them back for their generosity, starting with a charity bar at a musicial night at our village hall.

Let's get Duncan out again!

Thank you
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    • £50
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    • £125
    • 8 mos
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    • £25
    • 8 mos
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    • £20
    • 8 mos
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    • 10 mos
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Jayne Cresswell
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