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My colleague Mark Terry and I  decided we want to give a little back in life - we work in a commercial world that is answerable to the sound of how much cash we make and often forget what really is important in life - in my view to see a smiling childs face is worth more than all the money in the world.

I have a little boy called Roman who suffers from Cerebal Palsy which leaves him unable to walk - he never moans , winges or lets anything bother him he is my true inspiration in life as his smile and laugh give me the groundng to understand how difficult life can be for a whole host of reasons.

It was therefore relevant to  undertake a huge trek along the Great Wall of China using my little boys inabilty to walk as inspiration to bring a smile to children who have life threatening problems .

Our mission is to raise as much cash as possible for the charity When you Wish Upon a Star who make it their mission to make the dreams come true of Children who have life threatening problems - How it works is the child will send to Wish Upon a Star their lifelong wish - the charirty will do everything possible in their power to make that Dream come true.

Our ultimate goal is to charter an aeroplane fully equiped with the medical equipment and staff needed to take a full plane load of life threatened children to Lapland to see the White Bearded Old Fella himself where they can give their lifelong wish and explain their dreams directly to him .....

I know life is hard financially at the moment for us all - Mark and I are personally  taking six days of work without pay - Our company Howarth Timber is going to start us off by donatng the equivalent amount that we will lose to charirty - we are also paying for our own trip so this is no free Jolly, it wil be dammed hard work and cost us both each a lot of money but will be worth a zillion times more if we could see those children smiling.

Any donation recieved no matter how small or large will be greatly appreciated - if you se me out walking a lot , I have no gt banned from driving I am in training to take on 35 miles a day for six days none stop .

 

Rather than send Xmas Cards to friends and family this year I thought the money would be put to better use by donating to charity. Donation by Jason Rothwell 30/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both from all at Web Dynamics Ltd Donation by Mark Brooks 03/11/09  

£100.00

All the very best on behalf of Montague L Meyer Donation by Leslie Murray 26/10/09  

£50.00

the best of luck to you and yours Donation by peter wathall 16/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I thought the only Great Wall of China you knew, was your local take away!! Good luck Mark Donation by Adrian Judd 16/10/09  

Donation by Paul Young 15/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK FROM ALL CATCHPOINT UK LTD Donation by MICHAEL LYNCH 15/10/09  

£100.00

Best wishes for the trek. Iain & Kate Donation by Iain Gammack 13/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck chaps! Neil and the team at Harris Associates. Donation by Neil Craven 13/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Woods 12/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of Luck guys Donation by duncan bown of bown enterprises ltd 12/10/09  

£50.00

Can't think of a worthier cause! Good luck, Jason. Best wishes from Steve and all at KDM International. Donation by Steve Henry 12/10/09  

£100.00

Donation by Laura Lowe 11/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Guys, great cause. Good luck. Plenty of Mars Bars (although other products are available). Hope the raffle is succesful too. Donation by Andrew 09/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, 6,000 kilometers in 6 days!! Is this possible? See you both soon, Andy. Donation by Andrew Elliott - Clarion Golf 09/10/09  

£100.00

Good luck x Donation by Chris Nixon 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Jason and Mark, we really hope you raise the amount your aiming for. A very worthy cause. Donation by AQUALEASE LTD 08/10/09  

£25.00

Wish you all the very best for this very worthy charity. From Directors and Staff at Mike England Timber. Donation by Jeanette Corner 08/10/09  

Donation by tamaris collins 02/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

as promised stu and amanda Donation by Stuart Houston 01/10/09  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

good luck to you mate worthy cause some of money from amanda as well she says hi Donation by Stuart Houston 01/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

We hope it helps to make a difference Love from Leah and kev x Donation by Leah Cardoo 01/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by steven foley 01/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck X Donation by Donna Owen 01/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Jason & Mark from mick debs & steph Donation by Michael Bolton 01/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck my friend. Sending you lots of love, Em and Andy xxx Donation by Emma Ure 30/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

just a little something off me to your great cause! :) Donation by neil barker 30/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck with the walk Jason. A truly worthy cause. Donation by Dominic Ceraldi 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck in ur wish.xxx Donation by sharon walker-smith 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Jason Donation by Rino Mazzafiore 29/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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