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MaxWalk (click here for more information)

WE FINISHED THE WALK SUCCESSFULLY ON FRIDAY SEPT 10TH. READ THE BLOG

AND SEE THE PHOTOS

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT -

STILL ACCEPTING SPONSORSHIP AND DONATIONS

Every so often something happens that changes your life. This happened twice to us in the past 4 years. In the summer of 2006 Max, then 4 years old, was diagnosed with Leukaemia (ALL). Then 2 years later I (Jon) was also diagnosed with Leukaemia (AML). No connection just a crappy coincidence. On the face of it pretty devastating, but Max has now (late 2009) finished his treatment and is doing well, and I, following a bone marrow transplant in late 2010 - thanks to brother Nic - and I am also doing well so far. 

As a celebration and to try and give a teeny bit back to the wonderful folks at the Newcastle hospitals who looked after us, we want to raise money for Leukaemia-Lymphoma Research (LLR). This is a really good cause and they have agreed to pass on half the money to specific Newcastle-based related charities; NECC (North East Children's Cancer. Research) and Bright Red.

So my friend Craig and myself will be walking the route August 30-September 12 and we are looking for your support - either sponsor us directly, or raise money yourselves to contribute. You may even want to join us for one or more stages, so we have put our itinerary up, including where we will be staying. 

We have more information on our website.

My charity

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Charity Registration No. 216032

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Your contribution really will make a difference to the lives of the 30,000 people diagnosed every year with a blood cancer. beatingbloodcancers.org.uk

Donations 251

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From Barbara Smith and Mum with all our love and best wishes, Hope your feet hold out! I'm very proud of you my son.

Donation by Pam Davidson on 25/07/10

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!

Donation by Ray Hole on 22/07/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Craig : Excellent effort big fella ! Very best of luck and enjoy ! Rgds H

Donation by Huw Owen on 22/07/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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220 miles of 2 legs not 4 wheels Craig - wow; here's wishing you all joy & success! Pip pip ... Alan

Donation by Alan Stevens on 21/07/10

£220.00

+ £62.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck on achieving your goal! And on to a great and healthy future!

Donation by Jeroen Holman on 21/07/10

£25.00

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From America I wish you great luck and great health and I thank you for the great inspiration you have given us all in return.

Donation by Howard Kelley on 20/07/10

£100.00

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Good luck

Donation by Kevin Murphy on 20/07/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Craig!

Donation by Lester Young on 20/07/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Priya Krishnan on 20/07/10

£200.00

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Best of luck Craig, stay hydrated!

Donation by Jeb Horton on 19/07/10

£50.00

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Craig - great cause, my thoughts are with you.

Donation by Darla Bante on 19/07/10

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Have fun! Great cause!

Donation by Nick Wilson on 19/07/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Craig, Une pierre qui roule n'amasse pas de mouse. Roll down the hills and study the rocks on the way up. Geologists are the best walking companions..

Donation by Former H Block in mate 1989-1993 LSA on 19/07/10

£190.00

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Craig best of luck and wishing you and your team the all the stamina you need for success

Donation by Julie Paquin on 19/07/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Looking forward to Before and After pictures !!

Donation by Rita on 19/07/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Craig - a truly fantastic effort. Here's wishing you and the team every success on the walk - I'm sure you'll have lots of fun Best Regards - Ian

Donation by Ian Ramsbottom on 19/07/10

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Guod Luck!

Donation by Richard Holway on 19/07/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck Craig

Donation by Mark Lewthwaite on 19/07/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Good luck Craig and what a tremendously worthy cause.

Donation by Jean-Luc Bressard on 19/07/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Great walk and a great cause

Donation by Vic Bevan on 19/07/10

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Good luck Craig - great effort. :)

Donation by Stephen Naylor on 19/07/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Good decision chosing a picture of Max, and NOT a picture of Jon!

Donation by Jeremy & Caroline Boyce on 16/07/10

£100.00

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Good luck to all involved.

Donation by Mark Smith on 15/07/10

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ian Williams on 13/07/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good Luck! Love to all Nat, Tim, Olivia and Henry

Donation by Natalie Warman on 12/07/10

£200.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£17,287.00
  • Offline donations£4,877.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£22,164.00
  • Gift Aid£3,517.18

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