My story

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For those who dont know me, when I was 8 years old my brother, Liam Fairhurst, who was 10 at the time, was diagnosed with cancer. This event turned our world upside down, but instead of feeling sorry for himself Liam decided to help others in his situation, despite needing help himself. On numerous occasions the doctor's told Liam he had little time left, but Liam kept battaling through until he sadly lost his battle on the 30th June, 2009. Liam had raised an astonoshing £340,000. On that day I made Liam a promise and that promise was to continue his fundraising. In 2010 aged just 12 I cycled the length of britain and to date I have raised over £65,000 for childrens cancer charities. And this year I am raising money for A charity I, and my family, have set up. The Liam Fairhurst Foundation. The challenge in itself is nothing compared to the pain many of the young people the charity help go through.

On the 30th June 2012 (marking the 3 year anniversary of Liam's passing) I will be rowing the channel in the Grafton Centre Cambridge. The row is over 21 miles and many other people across the UK will be participating in what will be a hard challenge. We hope to raise over £20,000 nationwide and hopefully my row will play a part in it.

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£805 was raised on the day of the row itself! Thanks to our wonderful bucket collectors! Also, £1000 was at least raised at Soham Village College, we are waiting on the final figure but that has been added.

30/06/12 18:48

Thanks to Elisa Alves who sold some of her wonderful paintings in aid of LFF raising £140

25/06/12 17:16

Part of the £5,000 raised for Liam Fairhurst Foundation from a Horse Trial in islesham has gone to my row, taking me over my target! :) Im up to 25,000km in training with just one week to go, remember come down and support on the 30th June Grafton Centre Cambridge

23/06/12 11:18

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My charity

Liam Fairhurst Foundation

Liam Fairhurst Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1148965

We help disadvantaged young people in United Kingdom, especially those affected by Cancer, illness and Disabilities, including their siblings. We will also be helping young inspiring role models. From funding and finding last wishes to paying for nurses and camps for children with cancer.

Donations 52

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Well done Callum. Keep up the amazing work!

Donation by Jacob Gray (Abcam) on 10/09/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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I feel sure that you have made your brother very proud as you have continued to keep your promise...... Many would have given up - stay strong!

Donation by Carole Burman on 06/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Peter Brown on 05/07/12

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What a champion :) Well done Callum. We are so proud of you x

Donation by Helen & Leigh on 03/07/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 03/07/12

£2.00

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Well done on the row dude :) Hopefully you've hit your target now ;)

Donation by Nick Coates on 03/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Callum the Great!......love the blog♥

Donation by Monique Rebeiro on 02/07/12

£10.00

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Donation by Sharon Ryan on 02/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Very well done Callum :-)))

Donation by @wallwalksue on 01/07/12

£10.00

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Well done Callum. I hope you haven't too many blisters now.:)

Donation by Dee x on 01/07/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Callum :))

Donation by Emily Ogilvie on 01/07/12

£5.00

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Well done cally xxx

Donation by emma griffiths on 30/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done!

Donation by Aimee Gage on 30/06/12

£5.00

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Well done!

Donation by Claire Wombwell on 30/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Great effort, Well Done!

Donation by Danielle Mackinnon on 30/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Cal, you make us all proud :)

Donation by The Gallaghers xxxx on 30/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Cal. Love Issy , Jon, Beau and the piggies (especially the black one!!) x

Donation by Is and Jon norton on 30/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Cal...very proud as always x

Donation by Jo Eveleigh on 30/06/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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WELL DONE MATE! thats an awesome amount of donations regardless of target!

Donation by Kevin Hudson on 30/06/12

£16.00

+ £4.00 Gift Aid

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WELL DONE, Callum. Wish I could have seen your effort. I always keep my promises.

Donation by Scraggs60 on 30/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Congratulations on completing the virtual row, Callum! Keep up the good work. Gareth x

Donation by Gareth Evans on 30/06/12

£10.00

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Well done Callum. Truly an inspiration.

Donation by Scott Smith on 30/06/12

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Good luck Callum a true inspiration to today's generation !

Donation by Anne-Marie Spoor and family xx on 30/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck xx

Donation by sarah knight on 29/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck on Saturday. I'd love to be there to watch but I am sorry I can't. You can do it. Your brother would be proud. Good luck from Lucia.

Donation by Robert Amoroso on 29/06/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,374.53
  • Offline donations$6,484.25
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$7,858.78
  • Gift Aid$286.42

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