Jamie Smith

Taff Trail Charity Walk - 110 miles

Fundraising for Cancer Research UK
£2,585
raised of £2,500 target
by 61 supporters
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Participants: Jamie, Dave, Andy & Dan
Cancer Research UK

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RCN 1089464, SC041666, 1103 & 247
We pioneer life-saving cancer research to help us beat cancer

Story

On 29th January our 19-year-old work colleague, Geraint Rees, was diagnosed with cancer. We at Blacks Cardiff decided to show our support to Geraint, his family and to Cancer Research UK by completing a walk for charity.

On March 10th, a team of 4 set out on a quest to conquer the Taff Trail but alas we returned unvictorious. After a gruelling first day, the team split early into the second day due to injury. Jamie and Dave arrived in Brecon in just under 16 hours in total at 12.30pm. However due to heavy blistering attributed by the warm, sunny weather and the heavy going under foot, they called it a day. The trail had taken its toll.

We simply will not admit defeat. Spurred on with the thought of not wanting to let anyone down and not forgetting the reason we set out on this adventure in the first place, we have decided that we will return to Brecon and finish what we started and complete the return journey as soon as it can be arranged.

Please continue to show your support to help us achieve our goal. We will not give up on Geraint just as we know in our hearts that Geraint will not give up in his battle against cancer.

Thanks to all those who have pledged to Cancer Research so far including :

Haven Investments Exeter, Mr.Brar at Castle News Cardiff, Freespirit Cardiff, Blacks Leisure Group managers and H.O. staff, all family and friends in Exeter, Cardiff and Cheltenham and not forgetting all our customers who pledged instore. Thank you.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and continue to support us online. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

About the charity

Cancer Research UK

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RCN 1089464, SC041666, 1103 & 247
We‘re the world‘s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving and improving lives through research. We fund research into the prevention, detection and treatment of more than 200 types of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,585.00
+ £246.80 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,435.00
Offline donations
£1,150.00

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