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As most of you know Andy and I have decided to climb Kilimanjaro. This once in a lifetime adventure will take place in mid March so we will be training very hard from now on.  We are funding the vast majority of the trip ourselves but the aim is also to raise heaps of cash for charity.

Just over 4 years ago my mum was diagnosed with Colon cancer which is a form of Bowel Cancer.  It was a total shock as she did not seem at all ill.  She had treatment and she did beat the cancer although she was not left totally unscathed; she was left with a colostomy

The thing is that if she had recognised the symptoms early and had been correctly diagnosed at that time there is a very good chance that she would not need a bag for the rest of her life.

Bowel cancer is the 2nd biggest cancer killer in the UK. Of the 100 people diagnosed every day 50 will die. Unfortunately it is not a high profile cancer as many people find it embarrassing to talk about it, yet over 90% of cases can be treated successfully if caught in time. 

Beating Bowel Cancer is a charity that is dedicated to raising awareness of bowel cancer and promoting early diagnosis so that more lives can be saved. You can get more information about the charity by clicking on the link on the left hand side of the page.

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My charity

Beating Bowel Cancer

Beating Bowel Cancer

Charity Registration No. 1063614

Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cause of cancer deaths. Around 1 in 18 people will get bowel cancer and, of the 100 people diagnosed every day, almost half will die of the disease. Yet, in over 90% of cases, bowel cancer could be treated successfully if diagnosed early, which is why raising awareness is so important. Beating Bowel Cancer is a national charity for those affected by bowel cancer and is dedicated to raising awareness of the symptoms and ultimately saving more lives. Visit http://www.beatingbowelcancer.org to find out more.

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Best of luck with the climb!

Donation by Stephen Way on 03/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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So nice that you are doing this! Good luck to both of you!

Donation by Sherry Pang on 03/12/10

£20.00

 

Best of luck, remember pole pole (slowly slowly) !!

Donation by Mark Lelliott on 03/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Grant Troxell on 03/12/10

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Always wanted to be there! Will have to support vicariously - wish you a great adventure!!!

Donation by Devin Nelson on 02/12/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Best of luck!

Donation by Manal, David, Tamara and Daniel Leach on 02/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Wave to us when you get to the top!

Donation by Richard Penny on 29/11/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Happy Thanksgiving! I am so excited for you guys!! Enjoy every minute - will be an amazing life experience. And when it hurts, drink lots of beer.

Donation by Christy Mommsen on 25/11/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Daniel Pires on 25/11/10

£50.00

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Donation from Natalie Wood

Donation by Gill Harley on 23/11/10

£10.00

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With all best wishes for a fantastic adventure. In memory of Suzanne who loved and lived life to the full.

Donation by Ruth Hall on 19/11/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Hope that you have a fantastic time as well as raising lots of money! Fiona x

Donation by Fiona Cuninghame on 17/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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With our best wishes for a successful climb. Doreen & Denis Tarrant

Donation by Geoffrey Penketh on 16/11/10

£10.00

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I admire you greatly for doing this - congratulations! Enjoy the stunning scenery and sense of achievement! Ali xx

Donation by Alison Turner on 15/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Geoff told me about this and I think it's a fantastic idea. Good luck with it

Donation by Paul Fairhurst on 14/11/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best of luck you two, a fantastic thing to do and for a fantastic cause.xxx

Donation by Caroline, Roger, Christian & Alyce on 12/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Best of luck and enjoy the scenery!!

Donation by Simon Niven on 11/11/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by ingrid Quinn on 10/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Super good luck from Janice and Tracey; the Stoma Care Team at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow

Donation by Geoffrey Penketh on 10/11/10

£10.00

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Gill and Andy - what an amazing thing to do. Best of luck. Justine and Howard xx

Donation by Justine Woollen on 09/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck, sure it will be just like a treck up Reigate Hill!

Donation by Dave, Tracy & Alice x on 09/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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All the best and good luck - an amazing opportunity for a great cause and fantastic that you can both experience it together.

Donation by Kate, Jim, Sophie and Alex xxxx on 09/11/10

£20.00

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Gill and Andy - what a fantastic idea and a great challenge, the fundraising and the climbing. The best of luck. Wolfgang and Birgit from Hamburg

Donation by Wolfgang Mai on 08/11/10

£40.00

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Gill and Andy - what a fantastic opportunity! We wish you a wonderful time and what a great cause. Love, John, Jen, Oscar and Charlie xxx

Donation by John Gahagan on 08/11/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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What a great cause. Good Luck Shirley

Donation by Geoffrey Penketh on 08/11/10

£20.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£5,066.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£5,066.00
  • Gift Aid£694.94

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