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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

It's now four years since my second Bone Marrow Transplant (first one related, second one a matched unrelated donor) and having got this far, I think it is time I did something to help other Transplant patients and Cancer sufferers get the benefit of better facilities within Southampton General Hospital. Hence my choice of "The Red & White Appeal". http://www.suht.nhs.uk/AboutTheTrust/Charity/TheRedWhiteAppeal.aspx

Most if not all of you will luckily not have had to go through the horrors of a Transplant or Cancer Treatment - words could not sufficiently describe the trauma and pain that a patient goes through. Anything that can be done to alleviate this can only be good. At the moment, the facilities for cancer sufferers are cramped with a lack of beds and spread over a wide area of the hospital. This is very upsetting to any patient given the lack of privacy which results, especially given the amount of time spent there.The appeal aims to remedy the situation. Please have a look at the link above for details.

You might think that going Cross Country skiing is a lovely way to raise money. However, this is no ordinary ski trip - it is a race run each year covering 70kms with some very steep stretches and will be no mean task completing within the allotted time. At the time of writing, it seems quite daunting having never done anything like this before and contrary to popular opinion, I am no pro at Cross country skiing (as some of you will have witnessed!). So this is a challenge and a half. You can see details of the race at www.marcialonga.it

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Good luck, John, and Merry Christmas to you!! Donation by Maria Collett Sælør 21/12/09  

£10.00

John - It's really impressive. Good for you. Donation by Morty & Lou x 19/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best and good luck Donation by birgitte horn bull 18/12/09  

£75.00

Hope your training in Norway will give results. Good luck!!! Donation by Jan Flatla 17/12/09  

£50.00

Good for you. Hope the race goes well. Best wishes. Donation by Liz Farrell 17/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Ver best of luck in your endeavours. Donation by LHD 17/12/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck John Donation by Nicklas Poppelman 16/12/09  

£10.00

Good Luck Donation by david and libby harrison 13/12/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

John - we're proud, happy and thrilled! Will be even more so when you finish! It's tough but you can do it. Donation by Nick and Flo Griffith 26/11/09  

£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid

Very best of luck, hope it's not all uphill! Donation by Jules Mantle 06/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Donation by Geraldine & Philip Dodds 03/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You are such an inspiration! Go for it. Donation by Sarah Waldegrave 03/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

John, I am totally confident that you'll do the 70kms with aplomb! Donation by Olly & Becky 30/10/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

I'll see you on the start line...! I am looking forward to having a well deserved pint with you in the afternoon. Donation by Hans Christian Bull 23/10/09  

£20.00

You had better finish or I am not coughing up ! Donation by William Headington 16/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done John! It is good of you doing this for the other patients. Good luck! Donation by Elisabeth M. Hessen 15/10/09  

£50.00

John - good luck and dont forget our deal!!! Donation by Kate Bicket 09/10/09  

£100.00

Good luck... 70 km's is nothing for a young chap like you!! Good training for the Hill!! Donation by Christian Bull 05/10/09  

£50.00

If anyone can do it you can John! Donation by Tim Thompson 01/10/09  

£75.00

Good luck! Donation by Nina & Rupes 28/09/09  

£50.00

and we hear you have to go training with C.C. that will be the hardest part of the challenge.......! Donation by Adam and Sarah 25/09/09  

This is a brilliant idea, very best of luck. I would also like to donate some "blaa swix". Donation by Lasse Gunnerud 17/09/09  

Donation by Clare Laurie 16/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I'll be watching your progress in the gym. You are a very special person. Well done John Big hug Sal Donation by sally pitcher 14/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go for it!!! Donation by Cecilie Coward Schøyen 10/09/09  

£50.00

John, you are half Norwegian - 70 km cross country is a piece of cake! Donation by Per Westli 09/09/09  

£50.00

Hope you'll be wearing the full scary jumper, or at least tweeds & tie. All the best, Richard & Katie Donation by Richard Power 07/09/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Another telemark hero - good luck. Donation by Simon & Stella 07/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic... good for you!! I wish you well... 70 km...wow ... a long long way!! Donation by Sonya 07/09/09  

Best of luck Melanie and Desmond Donation by Melanie Sharp Bolster 06/09/09  

£25.00
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