My story

In April 2012 I will be trekking the Inca Trail in Peru in aid of Breast Cancer Care. This is a 10 day challenge that will take me away from my family and all the usual comforts of modern day living that we enjoy in England. And I will be one month shy of 40 so the fitness is not what it used to be!

I am now in the last 3 days of preparation which seems to be about taking it easy. New flight details confirmed after Iberia strikes meant ours was cancelled. Enjoying some time with my family before I leave them for 10 days.

Having lots of fun at Zumba and Booiaka, and going to the gym, walking and swimming (which are not quite as fun!). However attention now turns to horrible things like jabs, the freezing cold when we wake up in the dark in the morning and where to go to the toilet - yikes!

Sadly many of us know a friend or a family member that has been affected by cancer, I myself lost my Grandad and my Mum to this horrible disease. I am so happy though that a close friend has recently beaten cancer and gone on to have her first child. This is why the Trek is so important to me.

Thank you for your support, it is appreciated.

Lou x x

My updates 1

3 sleeps to go!!! packed and ready (well if I aint ready now I never will be) new flight details released after Iberia strikes meant ours was cancelled - here we go!! thanks for all your support x x x x x

10/04/12 13:30

My charity

Breast Cancer Care

Breast Cancer Care

Charity Registration No. 1017658 (England & Wales), SC038104 (Scotland)

Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by breast cancer. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care. Every year more and more people need our support. You can help us be here for every one of them. Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk or call our free helpline on 0808 800 6000.

Donations 124

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Hope you enjoyed the trip. Your commitment and dedication make you an inspiration Lou! Can't wait to hear all about it.

Donation by Kerry Lister on 24/04/12

£10.00

Donation by Emily Hickmott on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go Lou, you are amazing. Much respect x Jo x

Donation by Jo Orton on 15/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Louise xxxxxx

Donation by kerry whippe on 13/04/12

£10.00

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Wishing you loads of luck on your mammoth trek - an experience to remember and be proud of forever. The Brettkelly family x

Donation by Damian Brettkelly on 12/04/12

£25.00

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Best of luck Lou, hope all the prep pays off and you have a brilliant time. What a fantastic amount raised for such a worthy cause! Steph.x

Donation by Stephanie Davies on 12/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Lou - will be thinking of you and hope it goes really well! From the O'Grady family x

Donation by Jennifer O'grady on 12/04/12

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Hope all goes well! Good luck xx

Donation by Amanda Sales on 11/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Wishing you all the best and GOOD LUCK from Munim and Nadya

Donation by Munim Farid on 11/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by kathy hills on 11/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Lou!!! xxxxxx

Donation by Carolyn Carr on 11/04/12

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Hi Lou, just wanted to wish you GOOD LUCK for the trek! you have worked so hard, just go and enjoy the experience!

Donation by Rachel East on 11/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lou,stay safe and enjoy it.xxx

Donation by charlotte theobald on 10/04/12

£10.00

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Have a great time. Emma x

Donation by Emma Taylor on 10/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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A very worthy cause, good luck. Hope you manage to enjoy some of it too! x

Donation by Tara Whittaker on 10/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Lou. Have an amazing time! xx

Donation by Suzanne Brigden on 10/04/12

£10.00

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Good luck Lou, have a fantastic time x

Donation by Sharon Valente on 09/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Lou, Good Luck with your trek. Have an amazing time. Love Sarah xx

Donation by Sarah Carden on 08/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope you have an amazing time! So good to do it for a good cause too. x

Donation by Sally Kemp on 07/04/12

£10.00

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Good Luck Louise x

Donation by Nicola Macleod on 06/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lou xxx

Donation by julie yardley on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lou, hope you have an amazing trip. x

Donation by Cheryl Roscoe on 25/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Seeing you out walking reminded me to sponsor you. All the best - what an achievement and experience !

Donation by Elizabeth Whyman on 23/03/12

£5.00

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Good luck Lou, having walked to Machu Picchu myself I know what an achievement it will be. Make sure you do Huayna Pucchu as well.. X

Donation by Matthew Vallance on 16/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Louise - I am fully expecting you to zumba your way there! p x

Donation by Paul Buxton on 16/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,584.91
  • Offline donations£128.49
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,713.40
  • Gift Aid£424.39

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