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John Dorrington is raising money for Breast Cancer Now
“John Dorrington's fundraising”

on 20 April 2011

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We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future. By 2050, we believe everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But we need to act now.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Dear all</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">This is now becoming a habit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Having done 3 peaks last year for a Welsh cancer charity called Tenovus, I am back in the fray to go a couple better with 5 peaks on behalf of Breakthrough Cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a real priviledge to be part of such a team of elite athletes, finely tuned to take on this amazing challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>As for myself that fine tuning has got some further weeks to run yet, but I know you will all give generously to spur me on so that I can be in prime condition by the end of June.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>In terms of my personal motivation who would need any other than the fantastic opportunity to raise money for this brilliant organisation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>I guess there aren't many of us, me included, who haven't been touched in some way by this dreadful disease; so just to get the chance to put some positive energy into helping this organisation is just brilliant.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">So to all my friends and family, thank you so much for your support, wish me luck and I am praying for very little chafing and have found a fantastic nipple cream - so here&rsquo;s to a pain free expedition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>Thanks for your donations.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">Regards</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">John Dorrington</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">The total money raised will be split between the three charities (80% Breakthrough, 10% The Marie Keating Foundation and 10% Action Cancer).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Donation summary

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£1,140.00
+ £256.25 Gift Aid
Online
£1,140.00
Offline
£0.00

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