Nick’s Marathon Effort for Dave Batten 2016
Fundraising campaign by
NICK EDWELL
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£5,373.00Donated So Far
Campaign Story
Nick is running the Brighton Marathon on 17th April 2016.
He is training hard and enjoying the challenge, he may feel differently after completing his 26.2 mile marathon run!
Nick is raising funds to help a family friend of ours, Dave Batten. Dave is a father of 3, wife to Jackie, a son, son in law, brother and brother in law to many of our friends. Unfortunately 4 years ago, whilst working in the loft for a customer during a plumbing job, he was stung by a wasp, which caused an anaphylactic shock. This resulted in locked in syndrome and he is unable to do anything for himself anymore. He hasn’t been able to communicate with his family and friends either since the incident and we would like to help raise the funds to buy a specialist computer communication system (Microsoft Surface Pro3 with a separate switch button and smart box over £6k) for Dave to use. This will be life changing for them all, as Dave lives in a form of stasis and would finally be able to communicate with all around him. Any amount will make a difference to our target and I know that the Batten Family will really appreciate you taking the time to help.
THANK YOU.
Organizer
- NICK EDWELL
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- nick edwell
- Donated on Apr 27, 2016
dave w
- Jason Hall
- Donated on Apr 18, 2016
He did it!
Update posted by NICK EDWELL at 12:12 pmNick and Ian completed the marathon yesterday in 4hrs 16mins, which is a monumental achievement considering his time out for injury. The day was made even more special by the surprise attendance of the Batten family including Dave at the end of the race. Perfect ending to a perfect day.
Last Practice Run Before Marathon
Update posted by NICK EDWELL at 07:04 amNick has just gone out for his last 3 miler before the big one tomorrow. He travels to Brighton today to register and collect his number, etc with Ian Snook and Lee Akers. Very much in an excited but anxious frame of mind. The best part is that we have
2 weeks to go!
Update posted by NICK EDWELL at 08:54 pmNick has completed a 17 mile run with Ian Snook, who he is training and running the Brighton Marathon with. All the training is back on track again. We can't believe how much money has been raised so far and thank you all wholeheartedly for your contributions to date. Don't
Donors & Comments
- mari narozashvili
- Posted On Nov 21, 2018
please help me for education
- nick edwell
- Donated on Apr 27, 2016
dave w
- Jason Hall
- Donated on Apr 18, 2016
- Anonymous
- Donated on Apr 18, 2016
Great cause. Dominic M at CVS
- Andy Tagg
- Donated on Apr 17, 2016
Good luck Nick, great cause Love from Andy, Mandi, izzy and Ben x
- Luke Cicigoi
- Donated on Apr 17, 2016
it's heart warming to see someone step up and help this family. A true friend indeed. The best of luck today. Luke, Sue, James & Harry.
- Dave Budd
- Donated on Apr 16, 2016
Good luck mate and a very worthy cause. I hope you don't find the sewage works too tough!
- Sara Sutton
- Donated on Apr 16, 2016
Good luck Nick! This is a wonderful thing you are doing to help your friends. All the best from Sara, David, Sofie & Louis Sutton xxx
- Julia Stevens
- Donated on Apr 16, 2016
Good luck x
- NICK EDWELL
- Donated on Apr 16, 2016
Nick wishing you all the very best of luck, fab cause Dee x
please help me for education