A New Beginning
On the 1st October 2005, the Association for Children with Heart Disorders has relaunched itself as the Children’s Heart Association. We have a new name, new logo and new website. For more information, please see A New Beginning.
The Great North Run – Newcastle
We were saddened to hear about the loss of Stacey-Louise who died due to congenital heart disease on 15th August 2005. Friends and family of Stacey-Louise decided to take part in the Great North Run to raise money for LGI, where she was treated, and for our Association through Justgiving. Over £400 pounds was raised, for which we are extremely grateful.
The finish times were: Barry – 2hrs 36m 27s; Kevin – 2hrs 29m 18s; Martin – 3hrs 21m 30s (injury at 6 mile marker).
You can read more about the day in this feature.
Jill Butterworth
There’s an article about Jill on the Rochdale Observer website. It can be found here:http://www.rochdaleobserver.co.uk/news/index/articles/article_id=21994.html
Just Giving
The Association has teamed up with JustGiving.com. For more information see JustGiving and the Association.
Flora London Marathon
Thank you to Jill Butterworth. Jill is running in this year’s Flora London Marathon and has nominated our Association as her charity. If you would like to sponsor Jill then please visit her sponsorship page athttp://www.justgiving.com/closetomyheart.
Oldham and Tameside Christmas Meal
This year, the Oldham and Tameside branch went to the Bluebell Centre near Hyde. The food was excellent and is recommended.