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Malcolm's Yorkshire walk 2011 - 90 miles in 6 days

Malcolm Johnston is raising money for Fusiliers Aid Society
“Malcolm Johnston's fundraising”

on 10 June 2011

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To provide assistance to serving or former members of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, including widows and dependents, who have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own. We also help Fusiliers and their famillies who are bereaved, wounded or ill. Grants are made to individuals.

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<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: small;">The Fusiliers Aid Society exists to provide much needed support to serving and retired Fusiliers who have been wounded on operations in the service of their Country, and for the families of Fusiliers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives for the security of the United Kingdom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>It also supports Fusiliers who have fallen on hard times through no fault of their own, many of them suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: small;">In all the operations this Regiment has been engaged in since its formation over 40 years ago, it is those men who were killed who made the headlines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; However, f</span>or each Fusilier killed there are at least five wounded, many with life-changing injuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; For example, as a result of the Afghan conflict we recently sustained 7 killed and 28 seriously wounded. </span>Those men will need our help for the rest of their lives, and it is through donations such as yours that we are able to provide a little of that help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>All the money raised is used for benevolence as there are absolutely no overheads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><font size="3"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span></span></span></p> </font></span>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</span></span> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p> </p>

Donation summary

Total
£1,260.00
+ £227.50 Gift Aid
Online
£910.00
Offline
£350.00

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