Raised: 117%
Target: £7,000.00
Raised so far: £8,197.10
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With Your Help We Made It

Wolverhampton – Lands End – John O’Groats – Wolverhampton

Why? - To raise money for Compton Hospice in memory of our mucker Bob Barlow who sadly died from cancer in May this year. The care he received at Compton Hospice was second to none affording him the best possible care whilst allowing him to maintain his dignity.

How? - Planes Trains and Automobiles was our theme, 875 miles hitch hiking by road, 540 miles by a donated plane journey and 286 miles by a sponsored train ride.

The journey was amazing and only achieved in such a short space of time by the incredible kindness shown by all those people who helped us along the way.

OUR THANKS GO TO :-

Day 1

John Bowen     Vintage Fire Engine   Compton - M5 Frankley

Chas Watkins   Car                     M5 Frankley - M5 Gordano

Paul Connelly    Car                     M5 Gordano - M5 Taunton

Alec             Car                     M5 Taunton - M5 Exeter

Craig & Kev      People Carrier         M5 Exeter - A30 Bodmin

Shane            Police Car             A30 Bodmin - A30 Lay-by

Tonya            Car                    A30 Lay-by - Lands End

                                          and Back to Launceston  

Day 2

Rachael          Car                    B&B - A30 Launceston

Vic               Posh 4x4             A30 Launceston - M5 Exeter

Tim              People Carrier         M5 Exeter - Bristol

Sean             4x4                    Bristol - Bristol Airport

Day 3

Easyjet Crew    Airbus 319            Bristol - Inverness

Becky            Taxi                   Inverness airport – Inverness

Jim              Same taxi             Inverness – A9

Craig             Car                    A9 – A9 Brora

Dave             Lorry                   A9 Brora – A99 Wick

Dave             Car                    A99 Wick – John O’Groats

Day4

Dennis            Posh Car             John O’Groats – A9 Inverness

Jim & Dawn      Little Clio             A9 Inverness – Edinburgh

Virgin         First Class!!!           Edinburgh – Wolverhampton

 

Many thanks from Phil Pitt & Keith Mellor to everyone who has contributed to the Bob Barlow Fund for Compton Hospice and for the tremendous support given to both of us and

A FIREMAN'S  CHALLENGE 

You can still donate on this site or

             At any bank to:- Bob Barlow Fund

               HSBC Bank Sort Code 40-19-28 

                  Account Number 71894595

 

 

A great wa y to remember Bob. Good luck from all at the Pan Birmingham Cancer Network. Donation by Claire Lane 07/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Donation by Linda 06/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck boys Donation by Andy Oates 06/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by thumper 06/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best Phil and Keith Donation by Chris Pitt & Rose Kay 05/08/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

This is for Bob, he would have done the same for his mates, see you in the Crosswells on your return Donation by Bill & Jan 04/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't forget to drink lots of girly lager along the way, and make sure you drink one or two for Bob! Donation by Rob Crowley 04/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Many many thanks from us both for all your effort, Georgie wags her tail for you as well Donation by Chas and Mary Watkins 04/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck with this wonderful gesture Donation by Stourport Marina 04/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Guys, have a great trip Donation by Andy Grosvenor 03/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both. We'll be thinking of you. Donation by Mick and Marg 03/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, do it for Bobby. Donation by John and Sue Whitehouse 03/08/07  

£20.00

Well done Phil. Keep up the good work. Sam. xxx Donation by Sam Monaghan 03/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK, LETS BE CAREFUL OUT THERE. Donation by Dave Pitt 03/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have you worked out an itinary for pubs and Guinness? Best wishes to you both and stay safe. Donation by Barney 03/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sorry it's such a little amount - good luck with the fundraising! Donation by Lisa Morton (Brazil 07) 03/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both - I will try and come and see you off! Donation by Tracey Allsopp 03/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it mate, good luck Donation by Eddie Allsop 03/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Phil. Lots of Love from Sis Donation by Marg 02/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Come on folks, please give generously Donation by Keith Mellor 02/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Phil and Keith will save you two pairs of new feet when you get back. Donation by Dave Reeves 02/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thank you from both of us x Donation by Philomena Barlow 02/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck happy to support you Donation by jack 02/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep up the good work Phil and Keith (take plasters :-p ) Donation by Frank and Linda 02/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

See you whenever we get back!!! Donation by Phil Pitt 02/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £3,760.00
  Offline donations: £4,437.10
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,025.26

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