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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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Good luck to everyone involved.

Donation by Elaine Whiteley on 18/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Worked with Gary a decade ago in Manchester - a great guy. Well done for doing something worthy of his memory.

Donation by Martin Tiller on 18/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!

Donation by Michelle Joyce on 18/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to everyone.

Donation by Ian Rawlinson on 18/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done to all involved - best of luck...

Donation by Jon Moss on 18/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck everyone Tony

Donation by Anonymous on 18/05/12

Donation by Anonymous on 18/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Norman Bridges on 17/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck.

Donation by Karen Cavalier on 17/05/12

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Really proud to be part of this. Gary was a top boss & continues to inspire all who knew him.

Donation by David Billington on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A very good cause,good luck guys and a special good luck to my husband.(Tom Manning) love you.xxx

Donation by Claire Manning on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Chadders!! Keep pounding those pavements

Donation by Christopher Morris on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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To daddy (Tom Manning) im very proud of you walking for charity so i have given some of my piggy bank money. i love u daddy xxxxx good luck.xxxx

Donation by Poppy Manning on 17/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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For a very worthy cause & a much loved guy; looking forward to the walk at the weekend..!

Donation by jonathan tipler on 17/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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A great cause and fitting tribute. Good luck!

Donation by Mark Torkington on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck everyone

Donation by John Larkin on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to all especially our dear friend and uncle Allan Gibbs-Monaghan Love Clare, John and Joe McGarry xx

Donation by Clare Kinsella on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Great guy, great cause, go for it.

Donation by Graham Botham on 17/05/12

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Good luck tomorrow Ray, Mark and Darrell (C&P team). Don't get lost and make sure Ray is with you at the end!

Donation by Linda Wilks on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck with the walk tomorrow.

Donation by Gary Swift on 17/05/12

£90.00

+ £22.50 Gift Aid

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Come on the LNW C&P team best foot forward! We are all doing this for you as well Penny.

Donation by Ray Tilley on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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All the best!

Donation by Tara Scott on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Happy Walking

Donation by kelly and Greg on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck to all of you taking part in the walk in memory of Gary a very special man. Hope you have plenty of plasters Lucy

Donation by Margaret & James Chadderton on 17/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Happy Walking! Ray, Mark & Darrell (LNW) xxx

Donation by Elaine Plummer on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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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