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This page is dedicated to the memory of our great friend and colleague Gary Openshaw who worked for Network Rail for many years, most recently as Area General Manager for LNW Central area, based in Manchester. Gary passed away on 29th May 2011, aged 44, after a brave fight against cancer. His death was a great shock to everyone at Network Rail and we all miss him terribly still. Gary was one of those rare people who was able to inspire others by his personality and by his example and all of us who worked with him or for him felt privileged to have done so. He is remembered fondly by everyone at Network Rail particularly for his unique motivational presentations and his personal motto "seize the day".  

Gary's many friends in the railway industry wanted to hold a fundraising event to commemorate the first anniversary of his death and Gary's wife Lisa and his children Olivia and Marcus have given their backing to our plans. Our aim is to complete the coast to coast walk, from St Bees on the Cumbrian Coast across the country to Robin Hoods bay on the East Coast. We intend to cover the route in relays with teams made up of people from across our industry who worked with Gary. We want to raise as much money as we can for a truly worthy cause. Please give generously and if you want to come along and join in one of the days walks just contact one of the LNW team.

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Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 1089464, Scotland SC041666

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We are fighting cancer on all fronts, finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it to save more lives. We are entirely funded by the public. With your help, we can ensure more people beat cancer.

Donations 284

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Great man and a great cause, enjoyed our section of the walk!

Donation by Mike Dobbs on 30/05/12

£30.00

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Well done to all involved

Donation by George Currell on 30/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done everyone, great cause, great man!

Donation by Jane Simpson on 29/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Great man, great idea, great cause! Well done

Donation by Richard Kirkman on 29/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done to all & well done to Duncan, Inspirational people..

Donation by Steve&Amanda-Network Developments UK on 29/05/12

£20.00

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Funds collected at the NR Business Briefing 23/05/12, Milton Keynes

Donation by NR Milton Keynes on 29/05/12

£90.92

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Walked the C2C between Ingleby and Clay Top with the Wandering RAMs team on Sunday. A great day, for a great cause, in memory of a great guy.

Donation by John Dougan on 28/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen Magill on 28/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done and good luck.

Donation by Scott Prentice on 28/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Katharine and team!

Donation by R Williamson on 28/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done for such a worthy cause. Good luck!

Donation by Philippe Belvir on 28/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Daniel Barrett on 28/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done,especially in such hot conditions!

Donation by Helen Thompson on 28/05/12

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Worthy cause, well done on raising nearly £10K

Donation by Neil Evans on 26/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Andrew and the other walkers - thirsty work!

Donation by Caroline Donaldson on 26/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Clive H Evans on 25/05/12

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Well done the Charters Team for frying up a mountain for such a great cause. You can be very proud of yourselves, I am

Donation by Stephen Cook on 25/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mick and Malcolm - when the going get tough, just remember why you are there and keep on walking.

Donation by Tracy Hall on 25/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to MG and 'They're just a bunch of walkers'! Great cause in memory of a true gent. Amanda

Donation by Amanda Whiteman on 25/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andrew, Mick and Malcolm - a truly great cause - if this weather continues you will need a drink when you finish - not during!!

Donation by Chris Montgomery on 25/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to Mick and Malcolm and remember it's not obligatory to stop at EVERY pub en route!

Donation by Ben on 25/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations to Mal and Mick for taking on the challenge of drinking lots of beer - and doing a bit of walking as well.

Donation by Rod on 25/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Kim!

Donation by Jessal Murarji on 25/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done for raising so much for such a worthy cause.

Donation by Anonymous on 24/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done to all those who've done their bit and good luck to those who haven't yet!

Donation by James Edgerton on 24/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$8,528.27
  • Offline donations$7,656.87
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$16,185.14
  • Gift Aid$1,984.94

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