Michael Conroy is fundraising for Mencap

Michael Conroy's Charity Walk - September 2009

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Raising money for

Mencap

Charity Registration No. 222377

Mencap wants a world where people with a learning disability gain an equal right to choice opportunity and respect. The charity believes that people should have equal opportunities in education, work and in playing a full part in the community. They believe that support for the families and carers of people with a learning disability is vital to achieving their vision

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Michael Conroy

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30/07/2014

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Raised: 84%

Target: £12,500.00
Raised so far: £10,510.40

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My story

Firstly, let me say a big thank you for taking the time to visit my page.

On Saturday, September 19, 2009, I will be taking the long and winding road from Alveston, Bristol to Launceston, Cornwall.

Rather than jumping in the car or hopping on the train, I will be covering the distance on foot with my good friend Allan Blakeley, as he aims to raise a staggering £50,000 for charity.

But who’s Allan? As well as a friend, Allan is the UK Director of FedEx UK Supply Chain Services, and he is planning to walk 463 miles over 21 days to raise money for Mencap, a charity which is particularly close to his heart.

I will be joining Allan for the final week of his journey, covering an average of 22 miles per day and stopping off at some of the major FedEx depots along the way, until the finish on Friday, September 25.

However, as it’s still not quite time to stop the talk and walk the walk, it leaves me with a great opportunity to personally raise as much money as I can to help towards Allan’s total.

With your help and support I am aiming to raise £10,000 to put towards Allan’s final total. Mencap is a fantastic cause that supports thousands of parents, carers and people with a learning disability – so any donations, large or small, will be greatly received.

Thanks for your support

Michael

	You'll do anything to avoid paying for a taxi. Good on yer Geordie Lad, top charity and top effort. Donation by Laurie Lowther 28/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 28/09/09	£40.00
	Donation by Mike Hillier 27/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck on your mission! with best wishes, Ian Paul & the team at Knights of Old Donation by IAN BEATTIE 23/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck to you! Donation by Matthew Botting 22/09/09
	All the best Michael, I'm available for air ambulance re-partiation if required!!! Donation by Adrian Johnstone 22/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Michael.....I bet your glad you have lift up to your office !!!! Donation by Simon Poole and everyone at your adopted Avon 21/09/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Wishing you and Allan all the very best............great cause and great effort from you both. Donation by Mark Mitchell 20/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I've just married a Michael Conroy! Found your justgiving page whilst searching for his. All the best for your challenge! Donation by Rebecca Conroy (Bec) 18/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck and look after your blisters. Mandy x Donation by Mandy Thomas 18/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Michael - excellent cause! x Donation by Claire Stockton-Hill 18/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Geord fantastic effort by both of you!!! Just remember the pain is all in the mind!! Donation by Niall Hebron 18/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 18/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by mark farlow 18/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stuart Sewell 18/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and lets hope you make it all the way there!! Donation by Dani 17/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate! See you in Birmingham so you can explain all you and Mr Blakeley got up to along the way. Donation by Trevor Hanbury 17/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mr CEEEEEEEEE Donation by Sean Davis 17/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Ciao Geordie Boy, in bocca al lupo!!!!!!! Donation by Stef 15/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best MC, you'll hardly notice the walking inbetween the chatter......hope you'll be wearing black & white.... Donation by Louise Chandler 13/09/09
	Michael - Good luck - hope all goes well. Donation by Peter Ashton 11/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Worthy cause, though when did a pub become known as a "Depot" ! Donation by Rupert 10/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck on the day and i hope you achieve your goals Donation by Charles Hammond 09/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Michael. From Richard and all at Woodall Transport Donation by Richard Woodall 08/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck from everyone at Nidd Transport Donation by Tony White - Nidd Transport 07/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Are you walking only the SW so yopu dont have to pass any Premiership Grounds ? Donation by steve wood 07/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Never seen you walk further than The Masons, so good luck! Tim, Denise, Joseph & Kelly Donation by Tim Lightfoot 06/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck mate,do not think i could do it Donation by mark reid(nulty) 05/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and enjoy. Xavier Donation by Xavier Archbold 04/09/09	£75.00
	Good luck Michael for this very worthy cause - If you would like it I've got a very nice red and white scarf for the journey! Donation by Trevor Mudd 04/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£4,000.00
Offline donations:	£6,510.40
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£609.23

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