PETER’S 21K PURPLE WALK

Hi there!

Thank you for your interest in our fourth ever purple walk!

Each year since Peter passed we have committed to walking 21 kilometers representing the 21 epilepsy related deaths each week in the UK.

This event is a great opportunity to get together to chat, laugh, meet new people, get out into mother nature, improve physical and mental well being and have fun.

Most importantly it is a chance to raise much needed awareness around epilepsy and SUDEP. It would also be greatly appreciated if anyone would like to raise sponsorship funds for the Peter Doody Foundation or simply donate direct to our just giving page below (or use our donate tab). If you would like a paper sponsorship form posting/emailing, please get in touch.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/andre-doody?utm_term=yVwMRZ6Kx

All donations go directly to improving epilepsy care which significantly lacks funding compared with other neurological and long term health conditions.

We will be meeting by the steps at Haworth Church (top of the cobbles), departing at 9am, returning back from Hebden Bridge by bus for well deserved refreshments. This is a stunning landscape route across the moors of Bronte land, through woods and alongside streams.

Please drop us a line by text, email, messenger if you can to give us ideas of numbers joining us.

We really look forward to seeing you there and P.S. It also happens to be our beautiful son Peter’s birthday.

So get your purple on, have fun, make a difference!

Love

Joanne, Andrew, Peter and Harry

Come and join us at our very first Classical Masquerade Ball!

We have great pleasure in inviting you to our first annual masked classical
ball at the Holiday Inn, Brighouse on Saturday the 21st of March, an event focused on unmasking the limits to epilepsy care.

Masquerade ball

The Foundation supports young adults living with epilepsy including
their families, friends and carers. There are three epilepsy related deaths
a day significantly within the age range we support. Our aims include
raising awareness of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
and to save lives.

Tickets are available individually (£45) or the option to book a table of
ten people at a discounted price (£405). Ticket price includes:

  • Prosecco reception
  • Three course meal including wine
  • Live orchestral music
  • Auction
  • Prize for best Masque
  • Raffle

With your support we hope to continue in offering much needed
emotional and practical support.

21Hour Sponsored Cycle

On Saturday the 30th January 2021 we will be holding our first ever 21 hour sponsored cycle challenge to raise funds to support young adults living with epilepsy and in recognition of the 21 epilepsy related deaths each week in the UK.

You can cycle indoors in the comfort of your home, at FIT 26 Gym or take in the great oudoors by going on a cycle ride. All you need to do is make sure that you and members of your team take turns to cycle continuosly for 21 hours!

You can cycle for as little or as long as you wish in a team, in a relay or register just your lovely self and we can find a slot for you.

There will be lots of fun, a chance to meet new people and get fit whilst supporting such a worthy cause.

If you would like to get involved please register your team via email: info@peterdoodyfoundation.org or call Joanne (coordinator) on 07865 629626.

You can download our sponsorship form here:

http://peterdoodyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/21-hour-cycle-Sponsor-Form.docx

Donate on our just giving page https:/www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/andre-doody

Donate via paypal https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3882213

*If donating electronically please make sure you mention “21hour cycle event” in the donation message. Thank you!

Cycle Ride

Cycle ride 2019

A big thank you to Nick and Sue Johnson for organising a sponsored cycle ride around Rutland Water and well done to all for completing this challenge today! Thank you to all those involved for your time, support and the generous donations you gave.

Thank you to everyone who supported Doodfest 2019!!

What an amazing day!

Our very first epilepsy friendly music festival was a huge success and supported by so many! The event raised not only awareness around epilepsy but also money to help support young adults living with epilepsy.

If you are between the ages of 19 and 30 and you would like some support or to have a chat about how we may be able to help please do get in touch. We really do want to support you in any way we can.

Check out the official Doodfest video below!!!

Countdown to our Masked Classical Ball!

Hi, we hope you will like to join us for an amazing fun filled evening to support our aim in supporting young adults with epilepsy, (please see our facts and figures page).

Don your finest and channel your Downton Abbey, Jane Austen or Mr Darcy persona! Fine food, wine, classical music, charity auction in the company of your friends and those you have yet to meet!

Look forward to seeing you there and thank you……

Joanne Doody

£343 raised by Olivia Dennison!

“My Mum, Ellie and I hosted a charity bake sale / coffee morning yesterday to raise awareness and money for The Peter Doody Foundation. We raised an amazing £343, more than we ever expected 💜 We want to say the biggest thank you ever to all our family, friends and neighbours that came and donated, supported and baked for us! 💜 #doitforpete

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in this fundraiser, your time and generosity will help more and more young adults with epilepsy.