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Read moreFundraising Event: A 2 day, 80 mile canoe trip down the River Tweed from Galashiels to Berwick by members of Tourette Scotland. 17th/18th July 2010.
Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that becomes evident in childhood and continues for life. The prime symptom is to have repeated tics, which are motor (bodily movement) and vocal. A tic is a sudden movement or sound that is repeated over and over, has no purpose and, in general, you cannot help doing. For example, blinking, throat clearing, head nodding etc. However, children with Tourette Syndrome have many types of tics, or sudden movements and noises, and the tics can be prevalent throughout their life, although they can wax and wane. This leads to exclusion, loneliness, and often a life dogged by prejudice and misunderstandings.
The funds raised by the canoe trip will go towards supporting those families living with Tourette Syndrome in the Borders of Scotland/England. Dot Achenbach of the Borders Group said: "With the funds raised, the Borders Support Group will be able to support some 50 families, with mentoring, respite, outings, support and advice. We will be able to offer awareness training in schools, colleges and employment; a vital step in giving our children a good grounding for their futures. We will give our families a break from their daily lives through the provision of holidays and events. It is often difficult for our families to either afford or be welcome at holiday centres, and the funds can ensure that they can choose a safe, secure and comfortable place to relax and enjoy a holiday just as others do."
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This donantion is from all of the girls at Berwick Rascals who wish you loads of luck and hope to raise more money for this great cause soon! Donation by Berwick Rascals Girls! 17/05/10
£409.08 + £115.38 Gift Aid good luck we will all be thinking of you x x x Donation by luisa melidoni 14/05/10
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid Good luck and have fun, John, Chopper and Paul. xx Margaret and Andrew Donation by Margaret Boyce 14/05/10
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid make sure you post loads of photos! Donation by Gill Ellison 11/05/10
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid Hey John, have an absolute blast, sorry we wont be here to watch this momentous occasion, but holiday calls! Cheers m8 Boggsy and the family Donation by Stephen & Georgina Boggs 11/05/10
£20.00 Good luck from all at marshal leisure. Donation by Howard Marshall 01/05/10
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid Excellent stuff lads, I hope you know what you are taking on here! John needs to shave his head though - it's an old Scots, Kayaking law ;) Donation by Tim Furlong 28/04/10
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid Good on yer, enjoy it x Donation by Foxy Demeanour 27/04/10
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid Good luck and have fun, hope its not too cold for you :D xxx Donation by Lynne Jeffrey and Dylan 16/04/10
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid All the best and good luck... have fun :-D x x x Donation by Helen Davidson 16/04/10
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid good luck guys all the best xxx Donation by linda brown 16/04/10
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid Have a blast boys xxx Donation by Patricia Sinclair 13/04/10
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid I admire you for taking up this challenge. It sounds fun yet very hard work! Best wishes. Donation by Helen Leighs-Smith 09/04/10
£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid The salmon will be loupin oot the watter when they see you three paddlin downstream! Good luck lads- you're the best. Donation by Liz Murray 08/04/10
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid good luck John, Chopper and everyone else involved in this venture. I hope you raise bucket loads of cash for a very worthy cause Donation by dorothy crone 01/04/10
£10.00 Good luck to John, Chopper and the lads x Donation by Lee Green 01/04/10
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid Johnny you and the boys will piss it! Have fun, be safe and keep up the good work...... Donation by Kevin Hesketh 31/03/10
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid A very worthy cause which could do with a lot more support and understanding! Good Luck Donation by Alice Burrows 31/03/10
£5.00 Keep up the good work! Donation by Tim Jones 30/03/10
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid Donation by judy Barrow 23/03/10
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
* Total raised online: £909.08 Offline donations: £0.00 Gift Aid plus supplement: £246.54 * Charities pay a small fee for our service.
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Go Paul! Much Admiration for you (-:
