My story

We all completed the walk on the 1st August,

It took 12 days to walk 192 miles after a massive effort of all of us doing 32 miles in the last day to make the date,

Going through 3 national parks,

Countless ankle breaking situations

And vast amount of pain from trench foot, knee and ankle problems and back pain.

 

But we couldn't be happier.

 

Thank you

Henry, Max, Mike and Theo

 

Due to the overwhelming response in donations we have decided to raise the target.

 

Thank you so much,

 

Henry, Maxwell, Theo and Michael

 

Our aim is to walk coast to coast for our close friend Hassan White; we want to raise money for the hospital that Hassan is currently at and to raise awareness of his story.

 

Hassan's Story.

 

On the 16of October last year, Hassan was out with friends in Herne Hill. Whilst running for a bus on his way home, he stepped out onto the street from behind a parked white van and was hit by an oncoming car. He suffered severe head trauma, ligament damage and a broken leg. He was recently moved to the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in Putney. His future remains uncertain; however there have been promising signs from Hassan. He is now able to communicate non-verbally and is learning to speak and walk again.

 

Everyone is hoping for these small improvements to continue. Hassan is a popular student, whose ever-positive outlook on life is infective; he has always been there for anyone who needs him, and that is one of the reasons why he was so popular amongst his friends. His cackle is a familiar sound around the college, and has been missed by everyone since the accident.

 

Hassan’s passions include basketball, art, dancing and music. Hassan’s love of dance led him to give many spontaneous demonstrations and lessons. He was also never afraid to give off the cuff performances, and take on free-style dancers, always in an amicable manner. His enthusiasm for basketball has been inspirational, and his love for the sport unwavering; no-one could forget the full court celebration and the expression of sheer joy and happiness when Hassan ended the Dulwich College basketball tour to Malta with a ‘swish’ from the left baseline; the “biggest points of the tour”. It was moments like this when Hassan’s joy was most contagious. Celebrating our unbeaten tour that night, Hassan blasted out many tunes on the karaoke with incredible enthusiasm – accompanied as always by some dancing.

 

The Walk.

 

Maxwell Buchan, Theo Rutherford-Browne, Henry Mills and Michael Murray will all embark on the 190 mile coast to coast walk on the 21st July at Robin Hood's Bay and aim to reach the west coast at St. Bee’s Head 10 days later. The walk will be physically and mentally exhausting and will put us through our paces.

 

Any money donated to the family of Hassan or to the Neurological Hospital will greatly appreciated.

 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

 

So please dig deep and donate now.

 

Thank you,

 

Henry Mills, Maxwell Buchan, Theo Rutherford-Browne and Michael Murray

 

Send us an email at coast2coastforhassan@gmail.com to wish us well on the walk.

 

My charity

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Charity Registration No. 205907

The RHN cares for people who have brain damage or a disease affecting their brain. People come to the RHN for many reasons, from a stroke to a traffic accident, or a disease. The RHN provides services and therapies to ensure people with Neuro-disability can have the best quality of life possible.

Donations 79

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All the best

Donation by Jenny Wang on 08/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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so proud of you Henry and your friends for your continued support for your pal hassan.

Donation by mum and lili . on 08/07/11

£40.00

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good luck Theo what a great achievement. hope the feet hold up! claire mee

Donation by claire mee on 08/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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The very best of luck to you all for your efforts in supporting such a worthwhile cause from the Truckel family

Donation by pi truckel on 07/07/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck

Donation by Stephen Garfit on 07/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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It's inspiring to you sacrifice part of your summer holiday to fund & undertake a huge challenge for Hassan. Good Luck and hope you raise 2500!

Donation by Robert Double on 07/07/11

£20.00

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wishing you continued progress, and welcome home in september

Donation by dulwich mum on 07/07/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Best of luck from the Upper School office.

Donation by Helen Delves on 07/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Great stuff! Have a good walk and send our best wishes to Hassan

Donation by Janet Bonthron on 07/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Fiona & Alice Strong

Donation by fiona strong on 07/07/11

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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good luck. Hope it doesnt rain!

Donation by impressed parent of DC child on 07/07/11

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Best of luck with the walk.

Donation by Sam Mirchandani and family on 07/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Enjoy the challenge and savour the moments guys. Credit to you all. Our donation comes with best wishes for Hassan and his family.

Donation by matthew austin on 06/07/11

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Good luck with the walk. Best wishes to you all.Luke Bliss

Donation by jayne foster on 06/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Well done and Best of Luck on the walk xxx

Donation by Jo Lipley on 06/07/11

£20.00

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Good luck Henry and fellow walkers What a wonderful idea for your friend Hassan Enjoy the adventure Love The Behlings xxx

Donation by Erika Behling on 06/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck to you all!

Donation by Patsy Wilkinson on 06/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck to you all...a great cause. Parsons family (Ben and Ed).

Donation by Chris and Debbie Parsons on 06/07/11

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Good luck to you all! From Reshma and Jamie

Donation by Reshma Ashraf Mason on 06/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and hope all goes well. From lili and the bears. X

Donation by Anthony Zee on 06/07/11

£20.00

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Best of luck with the walk

Donation by Paul Gay on 06/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Heather Robinson on 06/07/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck

Donation by Teresa Seaward on 06/07/11

£20.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 06/07/11

£30.00

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Good luck with it chaps!

Donation by Tim Rutherford-Browne on 06/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,065.00
  • Offline donations£210.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,275.00
  • Gift Aid£703.75

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