Raised: 27%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £2,713.90
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My story

 

In 1988 I walked 6,000 miles across Britain and America to raise money for hospices.  I have written a book about this, called Beyond the Setting Sun.  Five pounds from each book sold will go to local hospices.  You can also help by donating on this site.

Starting on 29th April 2007 I will set off from John O'Groats to walk to Land's End, to begin the walk again.  On the journey I will be visiting hospices and giving talks to schools and local organisations to encourage people to support their local hospices.  I am carrying out the walk in memory of my Mum, Monica Pickford, who died from cancer in 2003.

Information about the walk can be found at http://www.freewebs.com/drskinnersite

Hospices give support to people with life-threatening illnesses.  Specially trained doctors and nurses can help relieve pain that patients are in.  Hospice counsellors can talk to patients or relatives to help them through the difficulties they may be facing.  Many other services are offered by hospices, which aim to bring dignity and compassionate care to people who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses.

In East Kent, which is my local area, I am raising money for Pilgrims Hospices. 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Pilgrims Hospices In East Kent will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Money from sale of book to Cathy Moon Donation by Colin Skinner 14/08/09  

£5.00

Money from sale of 5 books Donation by Colin Skinner 13/08/09  

£25.00

Money from sale of a book to Colin, friend of Johann Schneider Donation by Colin Skinner 30/07/09  

£5.00

Money from sale of book to John Palmer Donation by Colin Skinner 07/05/09  

£5.00

Money from sale of 4 books to Ramsgate Rotary and donation of £5 from Roger Wadell Donation by Colin Skinner 15/04/09  

£25.00

Money from sale of 7 books to Folkestone and Hythe Past Rotarians Donation by Colin Skinner 14/01/09  

£35.00

Money from sale of book to Rich Hillman Donation by Colin Skinner 19/12/08  

£5.00

Money from sale of 8 books to Margate Rotary Club Donation by Colin Skinner 04/12/08  

£40.00

Money form sale of book to Peter Donation by Colin Skinner 12/11/08  

£5.00

Donation from Ian Cockerell, MChs, BSc Pod Donation by Colin Skinner 04/11/08  

£25.00

Donation from anonymous lady on Court Road Donation by Colin Skinner 17/10/08  

£2.00

Money from books to Auntie May, Auntie Evelyn and Uncle Lance Donation by Colin Skinner 14/10/08  

£15.00

Money from sale of book to Yvonne Horton Donation by Colin Skinner 10/10/08  

£5.00

Money from sale of 2 books to Trevor Parnham and Dave Tucker Donation by Colin Skinner 11/09/08  

£10.00

Money from sale of 2 books at Pfizers and 1 to Christine Holmes in Deal Donation by Colin Skinner 02/09/08  

£15.00

Money from sale of book to Matthew Shand Donation by Colin Skinner 12/06/08  

£5.00

Money from books sold to Canterbury U3A Donation by Colin Skinner 12/06/08  

£40.00

Money from Dorothy Peat and Angela Donation by Colin Skinner 08/05/08  

£15.00

Money from sale of books to Birchington and Westgate Rotary Club Donation by Colin Skinner 14/03/08  

£45.00

Donations and book sales from White Cliffs U3A, Deal Donation by Colin Skinner 17/01/08  

£115.00

Money from Thanet U3A for books Donation by Colin Skinner 09/01/08  

£45.00

Money for next 100 books (up to 400 now) Donation by Colin Skinner 06/08/07  

£500.00

Donation from Ladies Unlimited talk. Donation by Colin Skinner 01/07/07  

£40.00

£20 from Ian Cornelius Donation by Colin Skinner 01/07/07  

£20.00

Donation by anonymous 30/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation from Sheila McKenzie Donation by Colin Skinner 28/06/07  

£100.00

Money for next 100 books Donation by Colin Skinner 28/06/07  

£500.00

£500 from another 100 books sold Donation by Monica 24/04/07  

£500.00

donation from first 100 books, plus extras Donation by Monica 26/03/07  

£506.90

Lovely to talk to you, good luck with everything. Donation by Anne (Keiths sister) 26/03/07  

£10.00
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* Total raised online: £2,713.90
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £8.46

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