Saturday 18th June 2011 we set up our pitch at the fourth year of Winnersh Fete, with fingers crossed the weather was going to hold out. Big black clouds loomed overhead and within 5 minutes of putting the gazebo up, the heavens opened and the expectations of raising money for the charity quickly fell. But as quickly as it had started, the weather cleared and bright sunshine and blue skies were on for the start of the fete!
The throw-a-lightbulb game again proved itself as a great fundraiser, with constant queues and battles between youngsters to win prizes including a skateboard, football, chocolates and milkshakes, with the top score of the day reaching 312, one of the highest scores in quite a few years! The Silent Auction was a slow starter, but once the afternoon went on, the bids came in and between the game and auction (which were only running for 3 1/2 hours) we managed to raise a whopping £400 towards the CF Trust!
The Winnersh Fete was definitely a fete we will return to next year, a great day for the family and a great fundraiser for all the charities that attended - 40 charities and local voluntary groups who provided a really enjoyable afternoon for all.
Monday 20 June 2011
Friday 17 June 2011
2011 Fundraising Events so far
So far in 2011, we have run 2 fundraising events, kicking off with our annual Treasure Hunt organised by David and Vanessa (my mum and dad).
This years treasure hunt took place in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, where 15 teams turned up to take on cryptic clues, scavenger hunting and photo finding, ending at the Ship pub. Each team donated £20 to the trust to take part and many helped by buying raffle tickets and pizza's at the pub, who kindly donated £2 per pizza to our cause. This family day managed to raise us £500 towards our target and really started off the year with a bang!
At the Marlow Regatta, 11-12th June 2011, we ran our locally famous "throw-a-lightbulb" game and a Silent Auction with prizes donated by:
This weekend, 18th June, we will be running another Silent Auction and "throw-a-lightbulb" game at the Winnersh Fete, Bearwood Recreational Ground, Winnersh. This will include prizes donated by:
Please visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/EmilyShimellforCF to help support the cause.
Thanks
Emily
This years treasure hunt took place in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, where 15 teams turned up to take on cryptic clues, scavenger hunting and photo finding, ending at the Ship pub. Each team donated £20 to the trust to take part and many helped by buying raffle tickets and pizza's at the pub, who kindly donated £2 per pizza to our cause. This family day managed to raise us £500 towards our target and really started off the year with a bang!
At the Marlow Regatta, 11-12th June 2011, we ran our locally famous "throw-a-lightbulb" game and a Silent Auction with prizes donated by:
- Shakeaway
- Choco-Latte, Marlow
- Legoland
- Ministry of Paintball
- The Waterside Inn, Bray
- Midwich
- The Vanilla Pod, Marlow
- Grove Riding School, Wycombe
- The Marlow Brewery
- Gear4
This weekend, 18th June, we will be running another Silent Auction and "throw-a-lightbulb" game at the Winnersh Fete, Bearwood Recreational Ground, Winnersh. This will include prizes donated by:
- John Nike Leisure Centre, Bracknell
- Mars
- Ministry Of Paintball
- Billingbear Park Golf Course
- Legoland
- Shakeaway
Please visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/EmilyShimellforCF to help support the cause.
Thanks
Emily
Welcome to my Fundraising Blog!
Hi all
I have decided to start keeping a blog of my fundraising activities after being asked by quite a few people about what I was getting involved with and the events that we are running for the CF Trust.
For those of you who do not know about my fundraising and challenges, I will give you an introduction here :)
I have been fundraising for the CF Trust now for around 18 months, since my oldest friend Kirsty was admitted to hospital in November 2009 after taking a turn for the worse from CF. In March 2010, our beautiful friend could not fight any longer with this cruel disease and passed away at the young age of 21.
Since then, I have been fundraising alongside a number of other friends and family members to raise money in Kirsty's memory for the CF Trust.
In September 2010, I trekked Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa to Uhuru Peak, the highest free standing mountain in the world. Through sponsorship for my challenge and through other events, we managed to raise almost £7000 for the charity.
In April 2012, I am taking on another challenge where I will be trekking the remote Lares region in the Peruvian Andes, to 4,600m altitude, 8-9 hours a day for 6 days with the aim of raising another £4000 for the CF Trust. This year, we will be running numerous events and fundraising activities to help raise these much needed funds for the charity.
I will aim to keep this blog up-to-date with fundraising activities, events, CF Trust information and our progress. Please visit my donation page to help support the trust. www.virginmoneygiving.com/EmilyShimellForCF
Many thanks
Emily
I have decided to start keeping a blog of my fundraising activities after being asked by quite a few people about what I was getting involved with and the events that we are running for the CF Trust.
For those of you who do not know about my fundraising and challenges, I will give you an introduction here :)
I have been fundraising for the CF Trust now for around 18 months, since my oldest friend Kirsty was admitted to hospital in November 2009 after taking a turn for the worse from CF. In March 2010, our beautiful friend could not fight any longer with this cruel disease and passed away at the young age of 21.
Since then, I have been fundraising alongside a number of other friends and family members to raise money in Kirsty's memory for the CF Trust.
In September 2010, I trekked Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa to Uhuru Peak, the highest free standing mountain in the world. Through sponsorship for my challenge and through other events, we managed to raise almost £7000 for the charity.
In April 2012, I am taking on another challenge where I will be trekking the remote Lares region in the Peruvian Andes, to 4,600m altitude, 8-9 hours a day for 6 days with the aim of raising another £4000 for the CF Trust. This year, we will be running numerous events and fundraising activities to help raise these much needed funds for the charity.
I will aim to keep this blog up-to-date with fundraising activities, events, CF Trust information and our progress. Please visit my donation page to help support the trust. www.virginmoneygiving.com/EmilyShimellForCF
Many thanks
Emily
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