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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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Go get em Jon and Max!!! See you next time your across the pond!!

Donation by Michael Colucci on 09/07/10

£75.00

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We'll buy the pints at the Wainstones in Gt Broughton - see you there! Love Sharon and Maria xxx

Donation by Sharon Granville on 08/07/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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What a wonderful cause - so glad to be able to "participate" long distance! Best of luck.

Donation by Kathy Franklin on 07/07/10

£75.00

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Have a great walk - wish we could join you for it and the victory beer after.

Donation by Dennis Geist on 06/07/10

£50.00

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Best of luck reaching your goals! Hope the weather is kind to you.

Donation by Roe Leone on 06/07/10

£25.00

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Good luck on your epic trek.

Donation by Ian Wilson on 05/07/10

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

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Good luck to you all - hope the sun shines and the wind blows at your back. This is to spur David Sharrod on a bit between pubs!!

Donation by Gail Smith on 04/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Donation by Don Gamble on 03/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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What a great idea! Good luck!

Donation by Melissa Schulman on 01/07/10

£25.00

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Hi Donna and family - good for you xxx

Donation by David Fleming on 01/07/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Wow, what an adventure...and for such a good cause! Best to you all. Susan, Brad & Alden

Donation by Susan Spence on 01/07/10

£100.00

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Donation by Rich Procter on 30/06/10

£15.00

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Go Max and Jon!!!

Donation by Mark Hayward on 30/06/10

£500.00

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Excellent idea - hope it goes well. If one/some of us can join you on part of the walk we will. Love to all. Sarah, Keith, Kate & Thomas XX

Donation by Sarah Drewery on 26/06/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jon - tame compared to Kilimanjairo but spectacular nonetheless

Donation by Bob Elliott on 21/06/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Hugs to all! Wish we could join for part of the walk. Linda and Mike Dungan

Donation by Linda Dungan on 18/06/10

£100.00

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Tap 'er light guys

Donation by Art Montana on 18/06/10

£75.00

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We hope to join you for one of the legs.

Donation by Neil, Linda and Elise on 15/06/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Donation by Emma Ricketts on 14/06/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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All the best with the walk - wish I could be there too. Lots of love, Andee (brother), Lisa, Sam, Eliza and Molly - Melbourne.

Donation by Andee Davidson on 14/06/10

£100.00

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getting money for a nice walk: what a wizard wheeze!

Donation by Christopher Sale on 14/06/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Craig Good luck in support of a very worthwhile cause. Ged

Donation by Gerard Jones on 11/06/10

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

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Craig good luck with walk and hope you reach your target

Donation by Pav Singh on 25/05/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Just a fantastic effort by you guys for such a worthwhile cause. All the very best. Cheers !!

Donation by Andy Thornton on 19/05/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Craig/Jon, You are wonderful people who are wonderfully bonkers. Why not go by car? All the best. David

Donation by David Biondini on 19/05/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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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