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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.

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Good Luck Mick. A really worthwhile cause.

Donation by Leyla Blakeman on 24/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck for the walk Andrew S.

Donation by Dom Pearce on 24/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck & well done to all who are taking part

Donation by lisa wilkinson on 24/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done to all of you. Sterling effort.

Donation by chris walker on 24/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done everyone

Donation by Tricia Walker on 24/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!!

Donation by Andy Ellis on 24/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck, and sieze the day!

Donation by Jeff Hawken on 24/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great fella, sadly missed.

Donation by Colin Saunders on 23/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go for it Marky! xx

Donation by Graham Goodall on 23/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Congrats David, a worthy cause! Hope the aches and pains have eased :)

Donation by Dave Rosser on 23/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Mike Goggin on 23/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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What a wonderful thing to do. I hope you all enjoy it. Gary would be thrilled no doubt. Well done all of you. Set the pace Iron Man.

Donation by Jo Goodall on 23/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well done all for your fantastic commitment taking part in the Coast to Coast walk for Gary

Donation by Steve R on 23/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Joanna Bray on 23/05/12

£50.00

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Good luck to Mark, Malcolm, Mick, Robbo and everyone making this great effort!

Donation by Caroline Goodall on 23/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Ray Tilley and the team on completing the walk for a great cause. Mom, Dad and the Ramseys.

Donation by Ray Tilley on 23/05/12

£35.00

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Good luck Daddy Goodall and his team! You can do it!

Donation by Amiyah and Freya Goodall on 23/05/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Very well done Mick Miller, and friends. Must be big effort with your old legs Mick. All the very best from Alan and Sue

Donation by Alan Chapman on 23/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best wishes to all, a very sad loss and a great cause.

Donation by Anne Galewski on 23/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great thing to do and a really worthy cause. Good luck to you all.

Donation by Kiernan Doherty on 22/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to all taking part, a fantastic cause Well done Mark, Ray & Darrell for your efforts on Friday

Donation by LNW Route C&P on 22/05/12

£85.00

+ £21.25 Gift Aid

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A sad loss...Well done to you all and a great total so far!

Donation by Stephen Kay on 22/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck to team Gaynor!!! Enjoy a well-deserved pint and paddle at RHB. A very worthy cause, well done to everyone taking part.

Donation by Jill Stephenson on 22/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the best and good luck!

Donation by Steve Richmond on 22/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 22/05/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£5,592.42
  • Offline donations£5,021.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£10,613.42
  • Gift Aid£1,301.63

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