AndyTravis Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Hiya, Long story short, our newest addition is coming in March/April and she’s going to be a very poorly little girl. She’s going to spend a lot of time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Mary’s in Manchester. I have mates who do Marathons and Tough Mudders etc for charity and I love how they can generate support and interest for causes close to their hearts, utilising the skills they have. ”i’ll Do that” I thought...but a marathon and the training required as well as the fact that my knees are only good for a 2 mile jog or Longer walks...not factoring in the time needed to get to that level of fitness will not be available to me (and as my wife pointed out, two of us in Intensive Care is not an idea she’d relish). So, after a few large glasses of red, I decided that I’d use my skills to generate some funds and support for the “Shine” charity, and the Intensive Care Unit at St Mary’s. Im just looking for any experience “I did it, next time I’d do x/y/z differently” Thanks in advance xxxx Edited November 17, 2018 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blisters on my fingers Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I would put a link to Shine and St Mary's charitable donations pages on here, on this site. There are a lot of good people on here that I'm sure would love to contribute. All the best to you and your wife and your new addition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, blisters on my fingers said: I would put a link to Shine and St Mary's charitable donations pages on here, on this site. There are a lot of good people on here that I'm sure would love to contribute. All the best to you and your wife and your new addition. Once I’ve got it all together, I will definitely do that. I want to be able to show Iris (little lady being born into the world) that she sparked a difference in me and others. Ive just set up the recording dates. better get on and write the song now (I have the bare bones) thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 5 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: ... (I have the bare bones)... I'd get them looked at, if I were you... On another note, our daughter is a paediatric nurse at the equivalent Paris hospital (Port Royal...), specialising in neonatal extensive care. It's absolutely amazing the stuff they can (and do...) do, these days, with, unfortunately, the occasional heart-rending story of impossible odds, too. Their work (and the St Mary's staff, of course...) is beyond value; the progress that has been made, in many fields, is remarkable. Best wishes for a positive outcome for the mite; be sure to post coordinates and links when you get your charity single out (a current link to the charity concerned wouldn't go amiss, either...). Well..? Don't just sit there..! Get writing..! ... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 I’m writing in my head. When I should be in bed. Alarm going off in 6 hours for first day back at work. 🤦🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Well..? Don't just sit there..! Get to bed..! ... Edited January 3, 2018 by Dad3353 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 So today was tracking. I recorded 3 guitars, Ukes, fretless, fretted and a melodica. Then strings...pfft, software strings are crap. so I’ve got a mate in Madrid and one here in Manchester I used to be in a band with - they’re both graduates from RNCM and both very busy musicians - they’re providing their services for free, a real spot of luck. Should transform the overall sound. vocals next, and then replace the programmed drums with a real drummer (hopefully) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Never got round to finishing this - will attempt to crack on at some point in new year... so far though, we’re up to about £2000 with other fundraising https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/eve-cardiff our mate did a 21k Row and raised (including gift aid) £1040 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 And today, we’re out at Heaton Park in Manchester doing a sponsored walk - Iris is one (if not the) youngest children participating. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/irisjuliatravis?utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_content=irisjuliatravis&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_source=Facebook&utm_term=MEeA97v7D And she’s up to (including gift aid) £830 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Update... we’ve raised about £3200 so far. Iris is doing well, lots and lots (and lots) of appointments. But tonight... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 This has just arrived from Germany. Very cool. She’s just getting the hang of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Great to see a chair that looks fun - I'd be worried all the other kids will want a go. Back in the 70s when I was in the scouts one of the lads had SB, he got around on crutches and never missed out on anything other than the most physical of activities (like football) he was good at sailing and canoeing and no one cut him any slack. With modern treatment I'm sure things will go great for Iris. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: Great to see a chair that looks fun - I'd be worried all the other kids will want a go. Back in the 70s when I was in the scouts one of the lads had SB, he got around on crutches and never missed out on anything other than the most physical of activities (like football) he was good at sailing and canoeing and no one cut him any slack. With modern treatment I'm sure things will go great for Iris. 🙂 Yeah, we’re hopeful she’ll walk, but this is more of a ride on toy with the advantage of ‘normalising’ the idea of a wheelchair for her. We’re mindful she’ll require a chair for when she’s tired, so this will just make it part of her life. She’s giving it a good go in fairness. As she gets more used to it, her arms will grow stronger too - she’s struggling with core strength for crawling and such. So this should help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Practice continues 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I like the look of determination on Julia's face in the wheeled vehicle photo and there's a cheeky over the shoulder (model style) smile on her face in the above post. Just gorgeous Andy. I hope everything goes well for her and the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Finally got moving under her own steam today - also we delivered a cheque to RMCH the other day - think we’re about £4200 in now - more than a single would’ve done with no real backing. A32961E6-FDA5-435D-A09E-BF98D36D118A.MP4 Edited August 6, 2019 by AndyTravis 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 Forgot to add she’s had another operation and 2 overnight stays in the last 2 months x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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