Breast Cancer Campaign
Emma & Laura's Big China Challenge!
Page creator: Emma Freeborn
Event: Great Wall of China Expedition
Event Date: 15th Mar 2008
Team Members: Emma Freeborn & Laura Holgate
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Happy at reaching the top in Simatai
About our charity : Breast Cancer Campaign Breast Cancer Campaign
Breast Cancer Campaign’s aim is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure. Research is the start of the solution: building a brighter future for people with breast cancer. To visit Breast Cancer Campaign’s fundraising page on this website please go to www.justgiving.com/breastcancercampaignevents.
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Fundraising target:  £20,000.00
Our donations to date :  £ 20,260.56
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Wow, we did it! We have certainly earned every single penny of our sponsorship and have returned to the UK extremely tired, but safe and sound and a little bit more toned than before!

China was wonderful and we amazed ourselves with our fitness levels.  We both did every single bit of the trek, including: 'slide-walking' over ice; clambering over really old and crumbly parts of the Wall; rock climbing in places!; zip-wiring over a lake; tabogganing; and completing the stairway to heaven. We have treked in high winds, sunshine, rain and snow and throughout the trek wore full make up as promised! It certainly has been a challenge, but a rewarding one at that.

We are over the moon that we have reached our target, but are still happily taking any last minute sponsorship.  Breast cancer is a nasty disease that can be beaten.  Breast Cancer Campaign have done so much already to fund better treatments against breast cancer and they are one step closer every day to finding that cure.  Help them get there and help us to do our bit to out more obstacles in the way of this  horrible disease.  Emma is proof of the amazing advances in treatment, but we all know there is still a long way to go.  Please pass this on to everyone you know.  It's such a great cause, Em & Laura xxxx

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We've set ouselves a big challenge ... to raise as much cash as we can for Breast Cancer Campaign in one year.

Why ...

Well we're bored now Emma's wedding's out the way and we've decided to plan something else BIG!  This seemed perfect.  We decided to do this as Emma was told her breast cancer had come back and spread to her spine on returning from honeymoon aged 29.  We refuse to take this re-diagnosis lying down.  We intend to raise loads of money for research into better treatments for breast cancer and the quest for a cure.  We also intend to have a lot of fun in the process...

So far, we've had a charity quiz at Emma & Dave's local British Legion; we've planned another charity quiz in Newcastle; we're planning an exclusive Ball in November (for your ticket visit www.emmaandlauraschallenge.org.uk); and we're walking the Great Wall of China next March. 

China's the big challenge - nine days of trecking and for those of you who know us, it's gonna be a big challenge!  So please dig deep.  Help us contribute to finding that cure against such a nasty disease.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Breast Cancer Campaign 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 us now!

Many thanks for your support.

Emma and Laura xx

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Lee & Nancy from Em's work 21/04/2008 £15.00 n/a thanks guys, x 
Anna McP 21/04/2008 £10.00 n/a  
Kev & Carly 21/04/2008 £40.00 n/a Well done! xxxx 
Ollie Clarke 15/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Well done!! 
Liz Lee 09/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Congratulations- an amazing achievement 
Catherine 08/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 well done Emma! x 
Monica 07/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Well done - and special thanks to Ryan for being a sport 
Sue (DCU) 04/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done you!! 
Dave C 04/04/2008 £30.00 n/a Well done Emma! 
Dot 04/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Emma, you're a real inspiration! 
Colin Connor 04/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Emma (and Laura) your an inspiration.  
Mark Nelson 31/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well Done - Congratulations...!!! 
Nicola 28/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done from Auntie Nic, x 
David H 28/03/2008 £2.00 £0.56 Taking you over your target - well done! 
Anna M 28/03/2008 £10.00 n/a Well done both of you, xx 
KateyK 27/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Love you, what a pair of troopers! From us both x 
Neil Connery 27/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 An outstanding effort - congratulations 
MARK AUSTIN 27/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 An admirer's dosh put to a great cause. 
Nat 21/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck! X 
Jan, Fleur & Zeno 20/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done to both of you 
Jenni 20/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck to you both....love you lots my beautiful brave cousin xxx 
Chippie 18/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck and enjoy it! 
Jo 17/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck girls... You can do it! Lots of Love and Best Wishes...x x x 
Imogen, Gregory, Steph, Jenni & Helen 17/03/2008 £20.00 n/a Lots of love from us X X X Keep trekking across the universe! 
Michelle 17/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 good luck to you both - its fantastic what you are doing. Take care 
lisa handley 15/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 good luck girls - hope you find somewhere to plug those straightners in Miss H! 
Emma 13/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Ryan, you did really well, as promised here's my donation! Thanks for seeing it through! 
S&PU 13/03/2008 £147.60 n/a proceeds from cake bake sale! Thanks to my amazing team for their support and all who contributed, x 
SARAH J 13/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Every admiration. Know you can do this. I'll be thinking of you. x 
Lucky 13/03/2008 £5.00 n/a I found this on the pavement today! 
Sarah Stubbs 12/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck girls!! 
Donna 12/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Wow & good luck xx 
Gman 12/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Get me a chinese cardigan  
Donough Holohan 12/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Best of Irish luck to you both - you've done an amazing job. Donnie x  
Martin, Bev, Scott & Brett Weeks 11/03/2008 £100.00 n/a Good luck, love the Weeks Family, xxxx 
Emma 11/03/2008 £20.00 n/a Pamper hamper sales - thanks to Susan O, x 
Anna-Lisa 11/03/2008 £15.00 £4.23 I'm expecting a re-enactment in Chiswick when you get back. 
Gill Shaw 11/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 So proud of you Emma, you are an inspiration to all xxx 
Claire Langron 11/03/2008 £15.00 £4.23 All the best for your fantastic challenge! x 
Elaine McCulloch 10/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck from all at 2nd Belmont Guides -- Emma & Laura YOU ROCK ! 
Louise P 10/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 I haven't forgotten you and Naked still lurves you! Safe return trip to you both xxx 
Monica 10/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck ! 
Janet 10/03/2008 £70.00 £19.74 Good Luck! Your positive attitude is an inspitation. Enjoy the journey! 
phil 10/03/2008 £123.45 £34.82 Good luck. Have a great time. xxx 
Claire 10/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 You are a truly inspiring!! Good luck ladies xxx.  
Jan 10/03/2008 £20.00 n/a Good luck! 
Maryam Kearns 10/03/2008 £20.00 n/a Loads of love and luck xxx 
Emma 08/03/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Cheers Luke Satchell - you're a super star! x 
Emma 08/03/2008 £30.00 £8.46 thanks to Mave the Cleaner for letting me keep her pay towards this great cause 
David Hughes 08/03/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck Emma and Laura. 
Shane Holohan 06/03/2008 £100.00 n/a go n'éirí an balla mór libh 
Alistair Wilkie 05/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck 
Emma 05/03/2008 £15.00 £4.23 pamper hamper sales - thanks Susan 
Mark, Helen, Carys & Benedict 05/03/2008 £10.00 n/a  
Wanda 05/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 You didn't have to go that far to avoid the play launch. Have a wonderful trip and the very best of luck - you deserve it, W x 
Pamela 02/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 You'd better come back safe and sound! Good luck lovely, P x 
Emma 29/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Thanks to Lee & Rebecca Mother's Day hamper sales, x 
Diana Morales 28/02/2008 £20.00 n/a You are an amazing person Emma. Best of luck to you. 
Julie Tall 23/02/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Love you and continue to find you inspirational, can't wait to see the pics! 
Catherine McCann 21/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64 good luck Emma!  
Jean from the train this evening 15/02/2008 £2.00 n/a  
Emma 15/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Thanks to Kevin the London Cabbie for donating my fare to our great cause - a star! 
Emma 15/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Valentine hamper sale 
Gayle Bodsworth 14/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck ladies! 
Ryan 12/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Banqueteers 10/02/2008 £19.00 £5.36 We won the quiz, but the real winner's the charity. 
Kind man from Charities Trust lunch at Coutts 16/01/2008 £40.00 n/a Emma would like to thank the kind man who sponsored her at the lunch today - what a star! 
Sally Chacatte 16/01/2008 £50.00 n/a Wishing you every success in this and everything you do. 
Loraine Hicks 03/12/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck girls, sending you lots of love and luck. 
Diana 22/11/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Great ball. All the best for China and for all you're doing for breast cancer campaign. 
Emma Storer 20/11/2007 £40.00 £11.28 Well done at the ball - wish I could've been there. Lots of love, Emma xxxx 
Diana Austin 13/11/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Have a wonderful evening. Be thinking of you while we're in madrid 
Gemma S 06/11/2007 £40.00 £11.28 Wonder if you could walk the wall in Jimmy Choos? Well done and all the best ladies! Love Gemxx 
Meg and Ed 20/10/2007 £20.00 n/a Best wishes from your Chicago friends! xxxx 
natalie, stephen and jessica 17/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Emma, words just fail me, you are a true inspiration. Good luck to you both xxx. 
tomhatton1 11/10/2007 £5.00 n/a Best of luck! 
Karen Hodgson 09/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Go for it girls. Hope to see you soon, Emma, from a fellow CAN member 
Michelle 28/09/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Emma - its fantastic what you are doing and achieving. Keep in touch love Michelle xx 
Michelle Archdale & Mark Adley 25/09/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Well done at the quiz!! Great work Emily and the girls. xx 
stephen beynon 24/09/2007 £250.00 £70.51 See you at the ball! 
Aunty Diane & Uncle Barry 24/09/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Well done at the quiz - wish we could have been there. Lots of love & luck with the challenge!!  
Doug & Chris 24/09/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Have a great quiz night - sorry we can't be there. xx 
Newcastle Quiz Night 24/09/2007 £570.47 £160.90 Well done to everyone who came to the quiz night on Saturday. You are all superstars & so generous!  
Dave 20/09/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Another installment. Still proud of you both, Big D 
Karen, Alex, Lulu, Ruthie 20/09/2007 £50.00 £14.10 We admire you Em for turning personal disaster into triumph of human spirit. Good Luck in China! x 
jules 23/08/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Emma -you are the bravest I know (and that's just for putting up with the big D!) See you soon! 
Richard Bryer-Ash UNIX Recruitment Ltd 23/08/2007 £100.00 n/a Go for it Em's. Our thoughts are with you every step of the way. Richard and Luise :-) 
Dave 15/07/2007 £60.00 £16.92 Proud of you. The first of many installments! Big D x 
Charity quiz and raffle 7 July 2007 08/07/2007 £436.04 n/a Thanks to everyone who supported us with this event, esp. Dave, x 
Anon 22/05/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Lots and lots of good luck 
Julia Bache 16/05/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with it all.  
Anon 15/05/2007 £10.00 £2.82 All the best. Wear some lippy for me! xxx 
Darren D 14/05/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Go Emma & don't forget my North Face jacket! DDx 
Mr & Mrs Muir 11/05/2007 £20.00 n/a Wishing you the best of luck and well done. 
Andy and Kathryn Pulham 11/05/2007 £50.00 n/a Good luck in China. With you every step of the way. U r inspiring. Love & luck in world. God Bless. 
Martin 11/05/2007 £5.00 n/a Good luck and in memory of my mum. 
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Amount raised offline: £16,160.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £791.13
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