My story

This 52 year old 'trekker girl' had a DVT and a blood clot in the lung aged 26. My father died of a clot 11 years ago and that was when I was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden, a clotting disorder. So help me to help Lifeblood 'Stop the Clots' and save lives. Their education, research and information programmes may help save your life or that of someone close to you.

I see myself as living proof that you can manage a clotting disorder and live a full and active life So I am on a week long trek, walking over 100 kms through the Sahara Desert (camping amongst the dunes) in Morocco in November 2012, paying all the expenses myself so that every penny you donate goes directly to Lifeblood. Quite a challenge!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my Just Giving page. Donating is simple, fast and totally secure and they’ll send your money directly to Lifeblood and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. It’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

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My updates 24

Special thanks to Diane of Chree-Brae Gift Shop in Castletown and to Manolo from the Tapas Bar in Port Jack, Douglas. Both of these businesses in the Isle of Man raised funds with collecting tins on their counters,. Thanks for your support and that of your customers.

17/01/13 11:13

BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT! Thanks to Ann, Diane, Hazel and Gary and Catriona for helping us over the £4,000 fundraising total. SO HAPPY! Thanks everyone for your generosity and support. What a result!

07/01/13 11:23

Trek is done! What an amazing experience. Tough but well worth while. Sore feet and very tired but recovering quickly. Details and pictures to follow. Thanks for all your support. Still time to donate on www.justgiving.com/trekkergirl.

13/11/12 09:12

So the big adventure starts tomorrow! Think of me, climbing up sand dunes and communing with camels.

03/11/12 08:27

Apologies for missing out Suzanna in the thank you,s for the Katmandu Charity Day. My mistake! Suzanna did the hard work of organising all the charities to all be in the right place at the right time! Many thanks again.

28/10/12 15:03

My Teams

My company

My charity

Lifeblood: The Thrombosis Charity

Lifeblood: The Thrombosis Charity

Charity Registration No. 1090540

Lifeblood provides public education to improve the understanding of thrombosis and funds scientific research into the diagnosis,causes,prevention and cure of thrombosis. It also furthers doctor's knowledge by holding workshops and conferences. It maintains a website www.thrombosis-charity.org.uk

Donations 29

Donation by Patti Byford on 16/12/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 13/11/12

£20.00

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Take ibuprofen and care. I know you can do it just enjoy yourself. Love Mandy

Donation by Mandy Parker on 03/11/12

£25.00

Donation by L B Desi Dillingham on 11/10/12

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

Hi. Christine and I met you at Audrey's last week. Wish you well on your walk.

Donation by Michael Atkins on 06/10/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Dinner w Bernie He's fine Your total so far is brill:) Enjoy your walk ... well done

Donation by Erica & Ally on 08/09/12

Donation by Lesley Amos on 03/09/12

£50.00

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I may have been downgraded in your thoughts and affections. but that's not reciprocated.

Donation by Anonymous on 12/06/12

£30.00

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Hope you enjoy the adventure!

Donation by ben and hilary gamill on 11/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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GOOD LUCK. I ALSO HAVE FACTOR V LEIDEN, HAVE HAD 4 DVT`S IN THE PAST, SO I KNOW THIS IS A WORTHY CAUSE.XX

Donation by liz martin on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Dawne your old dad would be proud of you,but then he always was.Love Karis & John

Donation by Donald Furnival on 22/04/12

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Good luck Dawne keep up the training love sue and colin

Donation by sue cox on 15/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Go girl, now you have to get training.

Donation by Mandy Parker on 14/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck on your amazing journey Dawne. Look forward to seeing some photos. Love Lynn and Nick

Donation by Lynn Bunniss on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck - Knowing your determination, the Sahara Desert will be like a walk in the park for you. xx

Donation by Pam Gratton on 10/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go girl!

Donation by Nick Forgham on 09/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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From Yacht Maxime in Cuba,

Donation by Bernard Long on 01/04/12

£100.00

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Good luck and lots of love

Donation by Gill & Nigel aka Fred & Hector on 16/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Hey Dawne - wow - good luck - its no mean feat to walk through the desert. You are very inspiring :-) lots of love - Suzie xx

Donation by Suzanne Lacey on 09/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Superb cause. Don't envy you in the Sahara! Luge (Ali's son)

Donation by Luge Pravda on 03/03/12

£20.00

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Wish you all the best x

Donation by Brian Stein on 28/02/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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A worth while cause Dawne, hope you rasie a million. Mike x

Donation by Michael Lethbridge on 24/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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I expect to see you out every morning with me and the dawgs to train. Good luck

Donation by Dave and Fran Potter on 21/02/12

£10.00

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Blimey! You're welcome to come and train along the Cornish Coastal Path anytime you like, Dawnie. Love Sally-Ann and Davexx

Donation by Sally-Ann Parker on 16/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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XX Good luck in your venture, i'me sure the skiing next week will pass as training!! XX

Donation by sharon and david on 12/02/12

£25.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,645.00
  • Offline donations£2,392.46
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£4,037.46
  • Gift Aid£243.75

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