Posts Tagged With: Charlie Cookson Foundation

Who will Trek for Charlie?

As regular readers know I am trying to raise £5,000 for the Charlie Cookson Foundation.  This is an amazing charity ran by Charlie’s fantastic parents, family and friends.

I do my best to take part in as many of their activities as possible to raise funds and awareness of the cause but now I’m looking for someone to help me out.

On 13 March the Charlie Cookson Foundation will be holding there third annual Trekking for Charlie event.  Unfortunately because of me MS this is one I won’t be able to take part in.  I can’t walk very far and am unable to use public transport so I’d would have to do it in my car.  And I doubt anyone would sponsor me to drive from Sunderland to Newcastle.

Will anyone Trek for Charlie in my name - I really hope so

Will you Trek for Charlie for me?

So I’m looking for a volunteer to take Trek for Charlie for me.  The trek starts at the Stadium of Light and finishes at St James Park.  There will be loads of people taking part and I’m sure it will be a great atmosphere.

I’ll help with all the preparation work by sorting the paperwork and helping to get sponsors.  I’ll even provide drinks and snacks for the trek.  You can find out more about the event here

If you’ll Trek for Charlie in my name leave a message, email me or contact me on Facebook or Twitter  

 

 

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Winners lose – week 2

After last weeks amazing success of losing 5 pound the thought of another weigh-in this morning was terrifying.  I knew there was no way I could do that again.  After all everyone knows that weight loss in the first week is almost all water.  And to top it off I had been a bit naughty at a buffet on Thursday.

My aim is to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week.  As I headed towards the bathroom this morning I’d decided that if my weight had stayed the same it would be ok and if I’d managed to lose 1 pound I would be happy.  And whatever happens at least the Charlie Cookson Foundation would be winners with my £ for pound plan.  I was actually quite expecting to be paying out £2 for each pound I had put on.  But the scales said……….

Another 3 pound lost and another £3 for charity

Another 3 pound lost and another £3 for charity

I’ve lost another 3 pound. That’s a total of 8 pound in just two weeks or in other words over half a stone in a fortnight. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes I wouldn’t have believed it.  And I have to say I already feel so much better.  At this rate I could lose a stone in a month and reach  my target weigh below my birthday.

And for anyone out there trying to lose weight my advice is just go for it because if I can do it anyone can.

If you’re impressed with my success you can add to my £’s for pounds at www.justgiving.com/5iftyby5ifty

 

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Winners lose – week 1

A week after starting my diet I was nervous.  I’d posted a picture of myself on the scales last week weighing more than I ever have in my life and now it’s time to do it again.  So as I went into the bathroom to step on the scales I wasn’t just nervous I was terrified.  What if I hadn’t lost any weight?  Worse what if I’ve put weight on?  But I tried to look on the bright side.  No matter what the Charlie Cookson Foundation will benefit under my £ for Pound rule.

And the result is……………………….

5lb lost and £5 gained for charity

5lb lost and £5 gained for charity

Amazingly I’ve lost 5lb!!!  In just one week.  I couldn’t be happier.  But as anyone who has ever been on a diet will know it’s only going to get harder.  So watch out for next weeks weigh-in to see if I can keep it up.

If you’re impressed with my success you can add to my £’s for pounds at www.justgiving.com/5iftyby5ifty

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