Anne Easson is fundraising for Adoption UK

Anne Easson's Fundraising Page

Walk the West Highland Way

on 11/07/2009

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Raising money for

Adoption UK

Charity Registration No. 326654

Adoption UK provides and supports a national self-help network for adoptive parents, prospective adopters and everyone involved in adoption. Such support is vital, as due to the hurt and trauma experienced in their early years, adopted children and young people have unique social, emotional and developmental needs.

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Anne Easson

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Raised: 94%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £470.10

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My story

Update on progress: 1st day, Saturday 11th, (14 miles), nice warm day, no rain! 2nd day (15miles), glad it was cooler, damp start (Scotch mist), brighter later. 3rd day (13 miles) now reached top of Loch Lomond. Muggy then showers. 4th day: (12 miles to Tyndrum) - wet morning, brighter later. My gear kept me dry, others got wet, then sore, legs. 5th day: only 7 miles, a half-day really, afternoon off on trip to Oban. Weather fine. 6th day (Thurs): 12 miles in dry cooler weather. Friday: 8 miles up Devil's Staircase, overcast with some drizzle. Saturday: finished! (5pm) after a long damp slog, all completed safely bar minor bruises, bites, etc. John says he's run out of linen baskets for the washing at home, so it's back to domesticity...Enjoyed great scenery and a lovely break from routine. Many thanks to all supporters.

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In July, over 8 days, I am walking The West Highland Way, accompanying a group of teenagers (perhaps I should have been sponsored per survivor...) from our church children's groups. It's a challenge for me, and a challenge for them! Since retiring to Scotland, I've taken up walking, but this walk is in a new area for me, and I've not done such a series of daily walks. I usually walk twice a week with a local group but recently have also been walking with our church group as well at the weekends ( doing 10 to 14 mile walks ) to get ready for the off on the 11th. As a finale we walked the Lairig Ghru, a distance of 22 miles, a spectacular glen which runs from Aviemore to Braemar. It also includes a wonderful boulder field over which you need to scramble!

The Way links Milngavie to Fort William – a distance of 152km (95 miles) - from the outskirts of Scotland’s largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, Ben Nevis. ( I am saving that for later!)

As I am a local coordinator for Adoption UK, I am fundraising for Adoption UK in Scotland. The money I raise will help with family days etc which our members can all enjoy.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Adoption UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

	Hi Anne, Hope the feet have recovered and you are now back to cleaning the house. Love Keith and Pam. Donation by Keith Pilgrim 12/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donations from Sheila Robertson and Ann Laburn, thankyou Donation by Anne Easson 14/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done Anne. Hope you are rested now and the washing is complete Donation by susannah Mackay 31/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Anne. We're proud of you. Donation by Bruce & Kathryn 27/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Head your held up and keep going; not much further! Donation by Daniel Pilgrim 25/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best! I hope your waterproofs are keeping you dry! Love Matthew Donation by Matthew Pilgrim 16/07/09	£9.50 + £2.68 Gift Aid
	Good luck! I hope all is going well :o) x Donation by Katie Pilgrim 16/07/09
	Good luck Anne - hope you have lots of sunshine and no blisters! Donation by Fiona Strachan 13/07/09	£20.00
	Every long journey begins with the first step. Anon!! See you soon. Donation by Christine Pilgrim 13/07/09
	Good cause good luck Donation by Mike Reynolds 11/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck mum your boots are made for walking. there will be a nice double brandy at th finish line will all be thinking of you love you heaps xxx Donation by sam easson 09/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Anne! Keep showing the flag for the over-21s!!! John & Val xx Donation by John Baggs 07/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wishing you the best of luck xxxxxx Donation by Jane Evans 07/07/09	£5.00
	A cause close to our hearts - good luck Anne! Donation by David & Karen, Hanworth 07/07/09	£15.60 + £4.40 Gift Aid
	Sounds like quite a challenge. Hope the teenagers can keep up with you! All the best x Donation by caron cavalier 07/07/09	£20.00
	Good Luck Anne!!!! Your very Brave for walking that far!!! Donation by Chuck Wall 07/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Your mad!!! Love you loads and loads and all the best, Sh xxx Donation by Shirin Easson 07/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Hoping more will join in soon. Donation by John Easson 02/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have fun! Donation by Corinne 03/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Anne Donation by Dave 03/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Go for it! Donation by Beth Gibb 01/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I am so jealous, enjoy yourself Donation by Fiona 31/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I'm so jealous Anne, wish it was me! Donation by Barbara Godden 31/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£420.10
Offline donations:	£50.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£102.98

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