My story

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The last time we raced at Peterborough in June 2011, it was 5 days before Mum died and we came 2nd. We called her up and her response was very clear and concise...."1st would have been better darling". On Sunday 15th August, we raced again and came 1st achieving our season goal but I couldn't ring and let her know and it just broke my heart ......

Mum followed my rowing career (if you could call it that) since I started at Durham, when she used to come up from London to watch me for hours in the pouring rain. She continued as my most avid supporter until she passed away peacefully this year on 9th June 2011 after battling so bravely with cancer.

Kate, Crystal, Angela, Karen and Naomi, all close friends and part of my Leeds Rowing Club crew and have been a fantastic support to me throughout the last 3 years. They have all now gone one step further!

They have all agreed to race the Boston Marathon - a 31 mile rowing race from Lincoln to Boston - in aid of Cancer Research. The race was due to take place last September but was cancelled the night before due to river conditions and we were devastated.

Great news as itt's been re-arranged for the 1st April 2012 and we can't wait! Last year's winning time in our category was 4 hours 49 minutes so we have that to try and beat!

Cancer has affected all our lives in one way or the other - Kate sadly lost her father, Geoff, to prostate cancer in 2006 so raising money for Cancer Research brings back the memory of the disease back vividly for her.

Every day we all hear of people newly diagnosed or in remission and we are all just so keen to raise as much money as we can for a charity that makes such a difference to our lives.

We hope you can spare some pennies to donate to our cause and we'll let you know how we get on!

Milly/Naomi/Karen/Kate/Crystal/Angela (Leeds Rowing Club Women's Squad) xx

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My charity

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 1089464, Scotland SC041666

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We are fighting cancer on all fronts, finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it to save more lives. We are entirely funded by the public. With your help, we can ensure more people beat cancer.

Donations 91

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Milly from Van Mildert? Came across your fundraising and wanted to donate x

Donation by Liz Lynan on 08/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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FANTASTIC achievement Mily and team! lots of love.xx

Donation by Lynn Allen on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Milly!

Donation by Ruth Wilkins on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done ladies. A staunch effort for an incredibly worthwhile cause. You're stars! X

Donation by Christine Bullough on 20/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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well done - Jessica would be proud of you

Donation by Helen Wallace on 08/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donations from David Hopkinson and Matt Hartup! Thanks guys! Much appreciated!

Donation by Camilla Shepherd on 03/04/12

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Donation by The Windmill Linton on 03/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by The Salts on 02/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Jessica Brush on 02/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good for you all, what a fantastic cause!

Donation by Chris Gray on 02/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done ladies!! xx

Donation by Hannah Taylor on 01/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Advice from my past attempts- don't capsize, it makes the day highly unenjoyable.

Donation by Adam Young on 01/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck to a boat full of ladies doing something amazing!

Donation by rosemary charter on 31/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Have a great row you crazy brilliant ladies xxxx

Donation by Michelle Watson on 31/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian Marriott on 31/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck to you all and 'keep on rowing'!

Donation by Anne and Dave in Peterborough on 31/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Row Leeds!

Donation by Richard Ansell on 31/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck! hope the sun stays shining for you!

Donation by Nat cannon on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Milly!! xxx

Donation by Cathy Tracey on 28/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Some more money from my family - good luck from us all!

Donation by Henry Clarke on 25/03/12

£20.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/03/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!

Donation by Jon Marriott on 23/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great Cause. Best of luck. Phil

Donation by Philip Turner on 23/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck ladies! Great challenge! Joe and family x

Donation by Joe Dawson on 22/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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You go girls! What a bunch of stars!

Donation by Gill Metcalf on 20/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$3,839.41
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,839.41
  • Gift Aid$870.70

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