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 Hi everyone, thanks for visiting my page.

  It is my big 50 this year and to celebrate I have convinced my family (not hard except for the teenagers who would rather be in bed!) to do a sponsored walk of ten miles with me on Sunday 5th July. As there is 5 of us that will be 50 miles for 50 years. All money raised will go to the International Development charity Village Aid so please do support us by making a donation.

Please do give generously particularly as one individual has pledged to match every pound given up to a maximum of £1000 - this means we can make every pound of yours worth £2!!

  Village Aid undertake 'grass roots' development work in West Africa (Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and the Gambia). Working with locally based partners we help change the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people and communities in the world. Visit www.villageaid.org for some great stories and more information.

 Of course I am rather biased as I have just started a new full time job with them. Whilst many of Village Aid's programmes are funded by the likes of Comic Relief and DFID we also rely heavily on support from individuals, without this we would simply not be able to help as many individuals and communities so if you can please help.

 Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. If you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation and, because we work directly with locally based partners, you can be sure your gift will really make a difference.

 Thanks again, Adrian

Congratulations on the hike and sorry for the delay in doing my bit! Donation by Jeremy Sharpe 23/07/09  

Better late than never. So glad to support this excellent cause and to wish you belated good wishes on reaching your half century! Donation by Michael Hart 14/07/09  

Have a great birthday. Hope you make your target! Donation by Claire, Mike, Lucy and Ellie 13/07/09  

Hope your feet aren't too sore! Happy birthday year Donation by Anne & Jonathan 06/07/09  

Good luck with the walk. Hope the family are still talking to you afterwards. Donation by andrew montgomery 06/07/09  

Donation by Frances Connor 06/07/09  

best of luck for sunday and happy birthday. I want to see photographic evidence of completion! Donation by helen voce 03/07/09  

Happy birthday Adrian! Enjoy your walk. Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Hope you manage to get the teenagers out of bed! Donation by Julie Phillippo 01/07/09  

Donation by John Heard 01/07/09  

How great to hear from you. Happy 50th! And what a wonderful idea - we wish you every success. Much love. Donation by Honey Smith 01/07/09  

Donation by Anonymous 29/06/09  

Tough challenge - tough guys! Enjoy - and keep the old man young! Donation by Edgar Ruddock 25/06/09  

Happy Birthday Adrian, and enjoy your walk! Donation by Bridget 25/06/09  

Great idea and I hope you reach your target.  All the best. Donation by Maureen Hallam 25/06/09  

Happy Birthday Adrian! Great idea - best foot forward Masters' family! ... Donation by kaye brennan 23/06/09  

sorry to have missed the celebrations - hope it was a good day Donation by david mellen 14/04/09  

great idea, as many of the people who you are supporting in this charity won't have the chance to live to your ripe old age!! Donation by Baileys 29/03/09  

Happy Birthday and hope you reach your tartget! Donation by Dave & Deb 29/03/09  

Big hugs from us! Donation by The Ricicles 29/03/09  

Wonderful idea to share your birthday like this. Big hug, big heart. Donation by 6cees 28/03/09  

Happy Birthday. Half way to the telegram? Thought that we would try to donate on your actual birthday. See you Sunday. Donation by Mapperleys 27/03/09  

Happy birthday and enjoy the next 50. Donation by Couplands 27/03/09  

£1 per year. I think you were much better looking sitting in your pram!! Donation by Colin (Big Bro) or Captain Mainwaring! 24/03/09  

Congratulations onyour job. What a great idea to do this to celebrate your birthday. Donation by Helen Lowe 20/03/09  

Still looking great. Thrilled about your job xx Donation by Jane and Chris 11/03/09  

£1 for every year Donation by Eric O 17/02/09  

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* Total raised online: £645.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £162.18

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