Joy as charity target reached in days.
Two brothers, who launched a charity appeal for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, received such a good response through donations in one week, that they have been able to increase their target.
Ryan and Jamie Smith, from Olney, launched a ‘JustGiving’ page to raise money for the autoimmune disease charity on Monday, with a target of £3,000 if they ran this year’s London Marathon. Neither has ever been a runner before.
But five days later they had already reached £2,900. So the pair have increased their target as they ‘still have ages to go’.
The brothers, whose mum Debbie Whitworth, the Mayor of Olney, was diagnosed with MS 15 years ago, say they are grateful for the donations they have received so far, which have spurred them on as they approach April’s big London race.
“In less than a week we raised £2,900 and we're so close to our initial target of £3,000,” said Ryan on the JustGiving website. “We thought it would take months and we've still got ages until the marathon, so we've decided to up the target.
“We are so grateful to everyone that has donated so far, thank you.
“Many of you will know our amazing mum, Debbie. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis about 15 years ago and can be seen whizzing up and down the High Street in her wheelchair.
“Much like our mum, MS doesn’t switch off. Despite her illness, mum does so much to help others in our community. We honestly couldn’t be prouder of all she has achieved since her diagnosis. MS has changed her life, but it hasn't taken her determination to help others.”
See more here: www.justgiving.com/page/ryanandjamie-smith-marathon.
