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Have you ever experienced a family member or close friend with cancer? If not, then we hope you never will.

WE only have to climb a mountain, while they have to climb worlds!

However, the MacMillan Trust is always there to help cancer patients, and if you think a MacMillan hospital is just “another” hospital…then stop right there!

Pete Keeping says: "This is incredibly important to me, as my step dad passed away in January 2012, from a long fight with cancer, and we were with him in a Macmillan Hospital. The only word to describe the “Family of Nurses and Doctors” at the hospital is "ANGELS", every single one of them. We have never seen a more professional and loving team, who made absolutely certain that Allan's passing was not painful. They were an inspiration".

Pedro Van Riet also knows all about Cancer. Pedro had cancer in the throat not so long ago, and he thankfully lives to tell the tale, ..... for about which we are all extremely happy, because he is OUR mate! 

The ´Algarve Paddle Boarders´ is a group of (middle-aged) friends who share their love for the ocean through ´paddle surfing´. Now however, we join forces on the golf course, ..... well 4 golf courses, all on 1 day ..... walking!

And our team now has the privilege to “Give a little back”.

We are going to “suffer” 72 holes of golf in 1 day. Yes 4 rounds of golf in 1 day. Around 35Kms (perhaps 40 for some of us ... haha) of walking in perhaps 35+ degrees of heat. That’s NOTHING compared to having cancer!

And we want to raise as much money as we can to help the MacMillan Trust take care of patients with Cancer. On the 30th of June, the ´Algarve Paddle Boarders´ will take part in this spectacular fund raiser and we need ALL THE HELP we can get. Our team of 4 intrepid Paddle boarders, Mike Bosman, Scott Kemsley, Michiel Kramer and Pete Keeping along with the support of Pedro van Riet will play 72 holes of Golf in ONE DAY, all for the sole reason of raising money for the MacMillan Trust. The greenfee´s have kindly been offered by San Lorenzo, Laranjal and Pinheiros Altos.

So we would really appreciate if you could all help. The aim is to raise as much as possible for the MacMillan Trust. Can we please ask you to tell your friends, so we can get this message out that we are now in the business of asking for your support, and really need your donations. Whether it is €1.00 Euro, or a million, every cent goes to a cause that is really close to our hearts. "Give a little back" to the Angels of Macmillan and their incredible work with cancer patients. Please help us, help MacMillan Trust.

On behalf of our team, thank you!


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My Team

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Macmillan Ultimate Golf Challenge - Algarve 2012

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My charity

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support

Charity Registration No. 261017

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. One in three of us will get cancer. Two million of us are living with it. We are all affected by cancer. We can all help. We are Macmillan.

Donations 39

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What a great achivement 72 Holes in one day. Only the truly strong can do that.

Donation by Justin Ryan. on 06/07/12

£40.00

Donation by Mary Fort on 03/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Gift given by Gillian Catto (Artcatto) in memory of her father George Stone and brother Roger Stone.

Donation by The George Stone Trust on 03/07/12

£1,000.00

Donation by Peter Kershaw on 02/07/12

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

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Pete, all the best for a great cause

Donation by chris & sue watson on 02/07/12

£50.00

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Pete and team member, have a great day and a big thanks for all your efforts for such a good cause.

Donation by Jeff Aylott on 01/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Make me proud!;-)

Donation by Brenda van Gaal on 30/06/12

£15.00

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Pete and guys good luck, hope you enjoy the day and raise more than your goal.

Donation by Sam Rayner on 30/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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72 holes in this heat?? Pedro, good timing for your meniscus operation.... Good luck to all you "heros"! Jane and Michael - Poolazul.

Donation by Diana Jane Oram on 29/06/12

£50.00

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Next year double the no of holes and I double the money. That would be a challange! Good luck tmrw.

Donation by rudolf Kruiniger on 29/06/12

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Corks 8, Keep an eye on that one.

Donation by Michiel van Doorn on 29/06/12

£80.00

Donation by RUSSELL RICHARDS on 28/06/12

£100.00

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Keep hidrated, Beer would be good and hit the ball hard

Donation by Mike Dilkes on 28/06/12

£50.00

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Best of Luck to all of you.

Donation by Mike Bourne on 28/06/12

£80.00

Dear Pete, Allan and you.....two of the kindest, most caring guys in my life. Thank you for all you are doing for MacMillan luv Mums..

Donation by Anonymous on 27/06/12

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Weldone Fellow Vikings

Donation by Gunilla & Bo Ingemarsen on 27/06/12

£80.00

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Good luck to all the participants

Donation by Jürgen & Eliza Grolman on 27/06/12

£200.00

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Can somebody Shoot Pedro

Donation by Jeffery Jackson on 27/06/12

£40.00

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All the way from Sweden, Stark Man

Donation by Anders Claesson on 27/06/12

£80.00

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Good Luck Guys!!

Donation by Chris Davies on 27/06/12

£50.00

Donation by George Peter-Hoblyn on 27/06/12

£25.00

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Good luck. Hope all is well. Look forward to having a round with you soon Scot.

Donation by Andy Sibcy on 27/06/12

£20.00

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Great effort from a great team. Best wishes to all, from Mike´s mum :-)

Donation by Janny Bosman on 26/06/12

£20.00

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An amazing effort best of luck

Donation by Peter Allport on 26/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Like we say in Germany HUP HUP

Donation by Julia & Jorg on 26/06/12

£80.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,937.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,937.00
  • Gift Aid£255.00

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