My story

I am going to walk 160 miles from Cardiff to London!


I'm walking in order to raise money for Meadow House Hospice. This NHS-funded facility recently cared for Elisabeth Sladen, known to many of you as Sarah Jane Smith from the TV series Doctor Who.


Like many of her fans and friends, I was deeply saddened by Lis' death in April 2011 and I hope to raise as much money as possible for this wonderful cause. More details and a target sum are to follow.


Starting on Saturday 3 September, I will walk from the BBC's Upper Boat studios in Cardiff (where SJA was filmed), aiming to arrive at the BBC Television Centre (where Lis first filmed Doctor Who) in London the following Friday. I will largely be following the National Cycling Route No. 4 - walking the equivellent of a marathan every day!


I'll be updating my training progress and adding words from colleagues and friends on my blog http://walkforlis.blogspot.com/


Please dig deep and donate now, in memory of this fantastic lady.

My charity

Meadow House Hospice

Meadow House Hospice

Charity Registration No. 1093745

Meadow House Hospice provides Specialist Palliative Care Service in West London. The in-patients’ unit and Day Hospice aim to help patients adjust to the physical, psychological and social implications of progressive illness. Specialist nurses provide palliative care at home and a family support team assists families, both practically and emotionally.

Donations 577

Donation by Anonymous on 09/09/11

£10.00

Donation by Philip Scott on 09/09/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Dj Walker-Morgan on 09/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

nearly there!! well done Edward!

Donation by Faith Penhale on 09/09/11

Good luck! :)

Donation by David Steedman on 09/09/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Fell for her when she was the No 1 Dr Who Companion and a few years ago actually met her.She was everything I had imagined.Sadly missed.

Donation by Ellis Alden on 09/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Nearly there! You've done fantastically well, should be really proud. Don't forget to save some energy for the walk back ;)

Donation by Samantha Price on 09/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 09/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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She was part of my childhood! Such a wonderful actress, and from what I've read, person! Wonderful cause - thanks for doing this, Edward!

Donation by Miriam Sharrad on 09/09/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

For the fond memories of watching Lis Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith for over 35 years.

Donation by Jonathan Kaye on 09/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 09/09/11

£5.00

Donation by Emma Leahy on 09/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

I watched Liz over the years from my childhood and was always impressed with her enthusiasm for life.

Donation by Terry Sibley on 09/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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For Lis Sladen, Sarah Jane and K9.

Donation by Amy on 09/09/11

£10.00

Donation by Jenny Lycett on 09/09/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Glad to be able to support this because Lis is part of the DW family -- you have our support! Cheers :)

Donation by Angela Magno on 09/09/11

£10.00

Donation by James Gregory on 09/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Meant to do this ages ago! You've got my quids (well some) and huge admiration for your pluck and endurance, Edward.

Donation by Graham Kibble-White on 09/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Good luck with the walk, and in such a great cause!

Donation by Tony Whitmore on 09/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Simon Belcher on 09/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Hope the earth has been as gracious to your lower limbs, Edward, as Lis was gracious to so many on this Earth.

Donation by Paula and Jeremy Bentham on 09/09/11

£400.00

+ £100.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 09/09/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donating for my 8 yr old son who when he heard the news of Sarah Jane passing, cried.

Donation by Dorian Snider on 09/09/11

£5.00

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Good luck on your journey, such a great thing to do in memory of a great lady. God Bless

Donation by Ian O'Brien on 08/09/11

£5.00

Lis was an amazing actress and will be forever missed - so any opportunity to do something in her honour...

Donation by Spydee on 08/09/11

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£19,548.13
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£19,548.13
  • Gift Aid£3,966.00

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