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Linda's Inca Trail Trek

Linda Maillou is raising money for Quarriers
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Inca Trail Peru May 2012 · 11 May 2012

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 140%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; background: white; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="line-height: 140%; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hello all,</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 140%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; background: white; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="line-height: 140%; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have decided to set myself a monumental challenge and raise money by taking part in the<strong> Peruvian Inca Trail Challenge</strong> in May 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>This is a tough 9 day challenge, starting in the Inca capital of Cusco and following the lost trail of the Inca&rsquo;s to Machu Picchu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>This will involve trekking through the Andes Mountains, (twice the height of Ben Nevis!), along gushing rivers, through ancient tunnels and over high mountain passes - not just a walk in the park!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 140%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; background: white; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="line-height: 140%; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I will be raising funds for Quarriers, Scotland&rsquo;s leading social care charity, who are committed to improving the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and communities across the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Check out their website - </span><a href="http://www.quarriers.org.uk/"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.quarriers.org.uk</span></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 140%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; background: white; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="line-height: 140%; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My training is underway already with many miles ahead, however I am looking forward to completing this personal milestone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I know times are tough, however it would mean a lot to me personally if you could dig deep and help me meet my target by donating (even a small amount) to this very important and worthwhile charity.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 140%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; background: white; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span style="line-height: 140%; color: #1c1c1c; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Linda</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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£3,558.25
+ £862.06 Gift Aid
Online
£3,558.25
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£0.00

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