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My Great Wall of China Challenge & The Dales Recipe Book

On 19th April 2012, I headed to China to trek 80km along the Great Wall and raised money for a fantastic charity.

To help along the way, I've created a recipe book 'Dishes from the Dales recipe book' which is still available for those who still wish to support Crossroads Care EM.

The book is just £5 and features over 35 recipes donated by local residents, plus some special additions from Ellen MacArthur and The Dutchess of Devonshire!

The Trek

The trek itself was utterly breathtaking. Our group of 23 ventured deep into China’s remote mountains to the 700 year old defensive wall. Some days, we followed what is now simply ‘rubble’ on the ground, others, we battled through thunderstorms and torrential rain. But the best days were when the storm cleared, the skies were blue and cloudless, and the sun shone on a wall which weaved atop of the mountains for miles after the eye could see.

I met some incredible people on this trip, many of whom were raising money for charities very close to their heart and had overcome heartache and illness to help their charities to change lives. On top of the mountain, at the meeting point of 3 borders, our guide made an emotional speech which culminated in the following:

“Life is not about how long you live, or how many breaths you take. It’s about the moments that take your breath away.”

The trip truly took my breath away from start to finish, as did the generosity of those who supported and continue to support me.

The purpose of this was to raise money for Crossroads Care East Midlands - a charity which does incredible work to help carers in the East Midlands. Crossroads offers support to those who care for a loved one by providing essential breaks from the stresses of caring, allowing them to take part in activities that many of us take for granted.

Please give as much as you can. Thank you.

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4 days to go!! Getting in the last minute training, packing and before I know it I'll be heading to China! Thank you all who have supported me so far, it means so much!

15/04/12 18:07

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Crossroads Care East Midlands

Crossroads Care East Midlands

Charity Registration No. 1051649

East Midlands Crossroads provides a respite care service for families and carers of people living with disabilities.

Donations 12

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For cookbooks. Best of luck lovely!! xxxx

Donation by Hannah Jones on 16/04/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Go Abi Go! Good luck and such a thoughtful choice of charity. You make us proud xxxx

Donation by Fred & Lesley Birch on 21/10/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

On behalf of Val & Geoff Smith

Donation by Sue Bell on 25/09/11

£20.00

Best of luck Abi xx

Donation by Julie Salt on 20/09/11

£25.00

Good luck abs xx

Donation by robert kent on 05/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the book and the walk.

Donation by Laura Archer for Channel Design Ltd on 30/08/11

£100.00

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Done!! Will get my thinking cap on for recipes for you xxx

Donation by Hannah Jones on 07/08/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Donation by Stu Bell on 06/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the fundraising. Sx

Donation by Sue Bell on 06/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hungover from Y-Not and still sponsoring!

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£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 04/08/11

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 02/08/11

£5.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£315.00
  • Offline donations£2,691.00
  • Text donations£15.00
  • Total raised£3,021.00
  • Gift Aid£42.50

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