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                  Reindeer Dash

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                  We would like to say a big thank you to Kate Redmond-Mortimer & Andrea Denny for organising the 1 mile Reindeer Dash around Harrogate Stray.
                  It may have been a wet and muddy day but runners turned out in force.
                  Thank you to all those took part, to the Empress on the Stray for allowing us to use their funtion room after the race, and to Jill for providing sandwiches and pies for the weary runners.

                  Harrogate MG Club

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                  Thank you to the Harrogate MG club who decided that Chrissy should recieve a portion of the funds they have raised throughout the year.
                  Chrissy was presented with a cheque at the Oatland Mount Club on Thursday 8th Dec.

                  Charity Auction

                  Thank You to Jan Cliff, Mel Stephenson, Debra Barrett & Davo for organising the Auction at Ripon Bowling Club on Friday 2nd December.
                  It was a throughly entertaining and successful evening.

                  Stan Day

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                  Thank you to Lucy Longden and all the volunteers at Follifoot Riding Centre for arranging the Stan Day on 20th November.
                  Also we would like to Thank Ronnie The Rhino for coming along on the day.
                  It was a fantastic day where we got to ride the Mechanical Horse. That was an experience!

                  Quiz Night

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                  Thank you to Elaine Jepson & her many helpers and all the quizlers for organising and making the evening so enjoyable and such a success.

                  Halloween Sunday Lunch    

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                  Thank you to Michael Dean, Tracey Armstrong, Jamie Hill, Kay Hill & Paul Dean for arrange the childrens Halloween Sunday Lunch and fancy dress at the Holiday Inn Harrogate on 30th October.

                  Fundraising Ball Saturday 29th October

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                  Well what a fantastic night. Thank you to everyone who attended the Fundraising Ball on Saturday Night.
                  Thanks to your generosity we managed to raise over £7,000, and thanks to Sean O'connor at Clean Energy in Leeds who has pledged to double that amount.
                  For more pictures please join us on Facebook at Chrissy's Quest

                  Parachute Jump 4

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                  Thanks to Chris Ementon & Caz Drew-McCarthy for completing their parachute jump at Beccles Airbase on Friday 28th October

                  Parachute Jump 3

                  Thanks to Mel Hanby, Cameron Gilies & Mike Price for completing their parachute jump on Friday 14th Oct at Hibaldstow. Hopefully a picture will follow shortly.

                  C. W. Clapham and Son

                  For your very kind support

                  National Martial Art College Black Belt Graduation

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                  Thank you to all who attented the Black Belt Graduation at Pudsey Civic Centre on Saturday 1st Oct.
                  Your generosity was overwhelming.

                  Also thank you to Mr MacKay for volunteering to be waxed in aid of Chrissy. You're a very brave man.

                  Parachute Attempt 2

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                  On Friday 30th September 5 of our jumpers managed to complete the 15,000ft parachute jump at Hilbaldstow Airbase in Lincolnshire.
                  Thank you to Sarah Andrews, Clair Osburn, Jamie Hill, Simon Shepherd & Chrissy's Daddy Steve Maltby.
                  More pictures can be seen on Chrissy's Facebook page.

                  Leeds to Liverpool Cycle Ride

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                  Thank you to Neil McDermott, Peter Taylor & Tony Graham for their efforts on the Leeds to Liverpool Cycle ride

                  Family 3 Peaks Challenge

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                  Thank you to Michael Sheldrake, Lauren Wray, Ellen Mercy & Fiona Maltby for attempting the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. We may not have completed all 3 peaks due to weather & injuries but it was a very valliant effort.
                  We will have to revisit to complete Inglrborough

                  Wolseley Raffle

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                  Thank you to Paul Dodds and staff at Wolseley Ripon for holding a raffle in aid of Chrissy.

                  Parachute attempt number 1

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                  Thank you to everyone for turning up on a windy Saturday 10th for the Chrissy's Quest Parachute Jump. Unfortunately due to the windy conditions they were unable to participate. However everyone has rebooked for either Friday 30th September or Friday 14th October. Here's hoping we have better weather next time.

                  Pamper Day In Kirby Malzeard

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                  Thanks again to Josie for arranging yet another fantastic event. The ladies of Kirby Malzeard were given the oppertunity to be pampered in the Mechanic Hall on Friday 9th September.
                  Thank you to:
                  June Jackson, Margaret Butlin & Margery Sanderson for giving Reflexology Massage.
                  Big Day Flowers, Ann's Card, Osbourn Books, Jamie @ Home, Kirby Malzeard WI, Dallowgill WI and Sally & Sue in the Kitchen and friends for help on stalls
                  Thank you also to all who came along, it was a very sucessfull day.

                  Another successful bag pack

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                  Thank you to all those who came along to Marks & Spencers in Harrogate on Saturday 27th August to lend a hand with the lastest bag pack. It was a fantastic turn out.
                  Also we would like to thank Andrew Jomes MP for his support of the event.

                  A great day out at Knaresborough Waterside

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                  Thank you to Josie, Sally & Debbie for arranging the events down by Knaresborough Waterside on Sunday 21st August.
                  Also a big Thank you to Tim & Philip and the staff of The Riverside Cafe for allowing the use of there premises

                  Oatlands Allotment Society

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                  The Oatlands Allotment Society held a summer show at the Oatlands Mount Club on Saturday 13th August.
                  Stalls included Book Stall, Preserves & produce.
                  Thank You for your support.

                  Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

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                  Thank you to Rob, Penny Catherine & Daniel Penman and Jessica Cliff for walking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks for us on Sunday 14th August.
                  Well Done.

                  Roseberry Topping Fancy Dress Walk

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                  Thank you to everyone who took part in the Roseberry Topping Fancy Dress Walk. Looks like it was a fun day.

                  Ladies Pamper Evening

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                  Thank you to Francesca Quinn for arranging the Ladies Pamper Evening on 5th August. Also a big thank you to all of the ladies who attended amde made the night a success.
                  We will hopefully be arranging another day later on in the year for all those who missed out this time.

                  Thank You to Mr Derick Greenwood

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                  We would like to say a massive Thank You to Mr Derick Greenwood for his very generous donation.
                  Mr Greenwood recently celebrated his birthday and he very kindly asked for donations to Chrissy's Quest instead of gifts.

                  Football Fantastic

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                  Thank you to the reps and guests of the Bonaire Hotel, Cala Bona Majorca for their support.
                  They held a charity football match in aid of Chrissy

                  Another successful day in the Valley Gardens

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                  Dispite the wet weather on Sunday 10th July, we still managed to have a very successful day selling Cup Cakes in the Valley Gardens Harrogate.
                  Thank you to all those brave people who ventured out in the downpour.

                  New Park School, Harrogate

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                  Thank you to years 5 & 6 at New Park Primary school Harrogate for their generous donation to Chrissy's Quesy.
                  The pupils had a cake stall and sold Chrissy's wristbands following their sports day.

                  Eversheds "Splat a Partner"

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                  A big thanks to the Partners and staff at Eversheds Solicitors Leeds.
                  Thank you to Paul & Simon for taking  such a "splatting"

                  A very wet Mr Davey

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                  Thank You to Mr Ed Davey for volunteering to have wet sponges thrown at him during St Roberts Primary School's summer BBQ.
                  He took a massive 453 sponges for the cause.

                  Free Comic Day at Destination Venus

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                  Thank you to Matt Daligan at Destination Venus for arranging the Free Comic Day.
                  We would also like to thank Westminster Hair Salon, Fudge, Liola, Wesley Barrell, The Rocking Horse, Quality Health Foods, Dresses, The Tea Rooms & Destination Venus for their generous donations of raffle prizes.

                  St Robert's Catholic Primary School

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                  Thank you to the staff, pupils & parents of St Roberts School. They have had some fantastic events including; Cake Stalls, Plant Stalls & Cafes.
                  Also thanks to Key Stage 1 for competing the wheelathon.

                  Chrissys Quest gets off to a great start at the Valley Gardens

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                  Thanks to all the generous people who bought our home made cup cakes and made such generous donations at the 40's day in the Valley Gardens at the weekend. 
                  We didn't have a single cake left at the end of the day!!
                  A special thanks goes to Jane Blaney and friends for organising such a great day.

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