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Hi Everyone

 

We - Nikki, Mark, Gemma and Stephen - will (attempt to) climb Mount Kilimanjaro this Christmas in memory of John to raise money for the two charities that were dearest to his heart. He always enjoyed a good walk and relished a challenge, so we thought that strolling up a 19,000 ft high mountain over 6 days and reaching the summit on New Years Day would be a fitting tribute to  his memory! It was John's positive attitude and vision which continues  to inspire us to try to make a difference.

The two charities are-

CAFOD - South Africa Candlelight Fund

A family holiday to South Africa really made us aware of the poverty and injustice experienced by the millions of people there. We aim to support projects such as Thandanani which trains local people to help support and care for vulnerable children and those orphaned by HIV and AIDS. To support CAFOD, please click 'donate now', and follow the instructions.

Alternatively:

The Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust

John died of a brain tumour in April this year and was keen to see further research into this rapidly growing form of cancer. SDBTT offers support to patients, families and carers, as well as conducting research into childhood and adult brain tumours.To make a donation to this charity, please go to www.justgiving.com/johndickenson and follow the instructions.

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Thank you for your generosity and God bless

 

N, M, G+S x

very well done to you all, love Pamela Donation by nicola dickenson 04/03/10  

To Gemma and the family, congratulations on your achievement!! An inspiration to us all, as I sit here eating cake. Donation by Oliver Clarke 08/02/10  

best wishes from lucy Donation by nicola dickenson 27/01/10  

Donation by stephen fawcett 22/01/10  

From Maurice Donation by Joanna Saatchi 21/01/10  

Congratulations!I was so pleased to hear you all made it-a great achievement. Love and all good wishes, Ruth Woodward Donation by nicola dickenson 21/01/10  

From Jan, Wayne,Claire,Simon and Ann Donation by nicola dickenson 20/01/10  

Much love to you all. So proud of what you have achieved. xxxxxxxxx Donation by Anna, Dave and all the gang! xxx 19/01/10  

What an amazing tribute, I look forward to hearing all the stories! Donation by Erica & Mark Lay 19/01/10  

Thinking of you x Donation by Gemma Dickenson 15/01/10  

Donation by Jimmy & Gillian Floyd 15/01/10  

Well done to you all! Donation by Jamie Dowson 09/01/10  

What a feat! Well done to you all. Be proud of having lived out John's dream. Christina, Jim, Joe, Tom and Pete. Donation by The Foley Family 06/01/10  

Donation by Christina Foley 06/01/10  

Dear Nikki, Mark, Gemma & Stephen, You are all an inspiration. With thanks, The Murrays (St Godric's) Donation by Paul & Andrea Murray 04/01/10  

By our reckoning you are at the summit right now. Whatever, what you are all doing is simply brilliant. Roy & Joanna Donation by Roy Saatchi 01/01/10  

Good luck, Love Kate and Paul XX Donation by Kate Timothy 31/12/09  

Good Luck :) Donation by Frances Cunningham 30/12/09  

Good Luck to Everyone from Si & the Dent Family.Ste-Lets hope ur fitness has improved after turning bk before we even reached the footie pitches! Donation by Simon Dent 26/12/09  

from a St Godric's parishoner Donation by nicola d 25/12/09  

God bless and love from Tina and Rich Donation by nicola dickenson 25/12/09  

Good luck with the walk ! John would be very proud of you all and would be eager to lead from the front. Donation by Philip , Chris, and the Baker Family 24/12/09  

John would have been immensely proud of what you are undertaking.Good luck to you all. Donation by nicola dickenson 24/12/09  

Good luck! Donation by Robert Aynsley 24/12/09  

Go well, come back safe - we'll be thinking of you. Donation by Michael and Heather 23/12/09  

Good luck for your climb, from Ethel Donation by nicola dickenson 23/12/09  

All good wishes for your climb, dedicated to john.We wish you all the best to all the family from Carol,David and Liam Donation by nicola dickenson 23/12/09  

Best of luck with the climb. It should work off the Christmas pudding Donation by Andrew Pye 23/12/09  

Donation by Dave Simkin 22/12/09  

John would be so proud of you. Love and God Bless from Sheila, Frank and all the family. xx Donation by Sheila conway 22/12/09  

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