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UPDATE

 

I'm pleased to say that I successfully completed the challenge but in 26 hours rather than  24.   We lost an hour in traffic and through an 'incident' (we were trying to overtake a car and at a same time a car was trying to overtake us  which equalled a collision!) and the other hour was lost because of poor weather whilst climbing Scafell Pike (gales, hail and driving rain)

Despite all this, we had a great time and I'm so pleased to have raised so much money for Headway. Thanks again for your sponsorship.

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As some of you know, I am doing the National 3 Peaks Challenge this weekend, which involves climbing Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike - in all 26 miles of ascents and descents and a climb of 3000 vertical metres.

In true Vanessa style, I've had a few adventures during my training including crashing my car into a rock and cracking the radiator which meant I was stranded in Wales for an extra couple of days and also nearly getting lost on top of a mountain when the mist very suddently came down (scary stuff!) but it has been fun..

Normally I wouldn't ask for sponsorship but, because it's such a challenge, I thought I'd try and raise some money for Headway.  Headway is a wonderful organisation that supports people with acquired brain injuries by providing friendship and support to families, providing a day service and other support for adults with brain injuries and they also play a key role in informing and educating the general public on the effects of head injuries.

Head injuiries can affect anyone at any time so I would be grateful if you could donate some money to this very worthwhile cause.  Some-one at work suggested £1/peak but anything you can contribute will be gratefully appreciated by Headway.  Many thanks.

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Donation by Vanessa Payne 04/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well Done Vanessa. I knew you could do it. So what's it to be next year?!!! Donation by Rebecca McClair 16/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hi Nessie, sounds like you did great with all that vegan power. Sorry I won't be able to make your birthday do, have a good one Donation by Chris Childe 15/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the luck in the world; you'll do great !! Big hugs - and even bigger respect ! Very proud of U ! Rob XOX :-). Donation by Rob Harris 10/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Vanessa Are you taking Jack & Gill with you? Up the hill. A word of advice get some new trainers. Donation by DAVID MORO 10/07/09  

£20.00

Good Luck Nessa! remeber everthing in moderation :) Donation by Philip GUNWHY 09/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go girl just in time for your 40th lol. Good luck and enjoy hope to see you on the 18th!! fully recovered Donation by claire hollins 09/07/09  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Have fun and enjoy the challenge, good luck ;-) x Donation by james carrick 08/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I was happy to help with your training Vanessa...!!!! xxx Donation by John Reynolds 08/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You've come a long way from the 5K run in 2006. All the best. Donation by Steve Davies 08/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Vanessa! Take care, we want to see you in one piece! Donation by Matt & Sylvie 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck V hope your total adds up before the weekend....a rush before the big day............that's some challenge Donation by Jo Ballard 07/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't forget to take a picture with you and the Infotec flag at the top of each one! Donation by H 07/07/09  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Go Girl!!! Donation by Robbie Pennells 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Vanessa - come back safely! Donation by Jim Watson 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Vanessa - I look forward to hearing about all your adventures Donation by Hazel Taylor 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Ruth Brock 07/07/09  

Donation by Andrew Redwood 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Brilliant Vanessa! Just don't attempt to drive up the mountains and you'll be fine. Best of luck!!! Donation by Andrew Knight 07/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Nessi. Hope you have lots of scrummy vegan food up & down the 3 montains :o) Free The Veg !! Donation by Alan Musther 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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