My story

First of all, thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

There are some people who make a difference in their life, Dad was one of them. He was a giver. He was a hard working, generous, big hearted man who gave his best to everything he did. He had a huge smile!

On March 13th 2007 he died suddenly of a heart attack. As far as he and we knew, he was fit and healthy. Only 48 hours before he died he told me he would be around for another 20 or 30 years. He was 64 years old when he died.

Three years on, on 13th March 2010 I flew to a tiny airstrip in the Himalayas to begin my trek to Everest Base Camp. I did this to raise money for the British Heart Foundation, to support them in their work fighting heart and circulatory disease. I did this to celebrate my Dad, to celebrate overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which I lived with for almost 10 years and to celebrate life and how grateful I am to be well.

I know how precious health is. I am committed to supporting those such as the British Heart Foundation who work to research, educate and provide medical services into the causes and treatment of heart disease.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Heart Foundation 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.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my page and I ask you to sponsor me for my trek. This was a HUGE challenge for me and I appreciate your support.

My love and a big thank you

Catherine xxx

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British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation

Charity Registration No. 225971

The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity. Every day they save lives, through pioneering research, providing vital information to help people reduce their own heart health risks, campaigning for change and supporting and caring for heart patients.

Donations 41

You are reaching for the stars - how great is that? Well done, you :-)

Donation by Helen Blenkinsop on 16/03/10

Don't look down !!! Keep looking up as we're sure your Dad will be there watching you.

Donation by Mike & Janet Batty on 15/03/10

Enjoy every moment x

Donation by Claire Brown on 09/03/10

Rock and Roll Catherine

Donation by Laurence Sidney on 08/03/10

You are an inspiration and amaze me to the extent that I will do something like this for my son who died suddenly of cardiomyopathy. Keep it up x

Donation by Shahzad Hussain on 04/03/10

You are amazing!

Donation by Your friend Paul ; ) on 04/03/10

Wishing you a successful trek from your father's brethren in the Lodge of King Arthur

Donation by Lodge of King Arthur on 28/02/10

You are amazing and a tough cookie, I'm in awe in what you have achieved. Have a fantastic adventure of a life time, love Tim xx

Donation by Tim on 15/02/10

Have a great trip!

Donation by Andy Ransome on 15/02/10

Good luck & enjoy the challenge

Donation by Perry on 09/02/10

LIfe is certainly about the moments that take your breath away. Thank you x Enjoy the journey CB x x x

Donation by George Carlin on 08/02/10

Cath - good luck. Dad would be very proud of you. Just don't make your bag too heavy!

Donation by Richard & Caitriona on 03/02/10

enjoy the challenge - a worthy cause

Donation by Mike Rawnsley on 01/02/10

Lots of look Catherine

Donation by Steve Roberts on 15/01/10

Go for it Catherine, your a very brave girl. Your Dad would be proud of you!

Donation by Darren Moulds on 17/12/09

Wishing you all the best for your trip. Best Wishes from us all. x

Donation by Susan, Julian, Hannah & Jamie on 15/12/09

Wishing you all the best with this amazing challenge.Enjoy! With love from Linda, Anthony Ellie and Richard

Donation by Linda Ransome on 14/12/09

My dad also died of sudden heart attack, coincidentally at age 64, I didn’t do anything as extraordinary as you are doing. Well done!

Donation by Simon Coulthurst on 02/12/09

Wishing you the very best for your trip! It's amazing how far you've come. Thanks for being such a great support to me over the years. love Claire xxx

Donation by Claire Dale on 02/12/09

An amazing man, an amazing challenge by Keith's amazing daughter. With lots of love XX

Donation by Michael & harrie on 01/12/09

with love from us all XXXX

Donation by Jason & Gwen on 01/12/09

All the very best of luck during this fantastic challenge. You continue to amaze me! Lots of love from us all. x

Donation by Sarah Hobbs on 07/11/09

Thanks for being such a wonderful,loving caring sister and auntie.We are so proud of you and dad would be too.Have an amazing trip.Love you.xxx

Donation by Vic,Charlie and Jimbobs on 20/10/09

Safe journeys and well done for celebrating your father's life in such a loving and practical way

Donation by Robert Bolton on 19/10/09

all our very best wishes

Donation by shirley & ian on 18/10/09

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,977.00
  • Offline donations£4,464.03
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£6,441.03
  • Gift Aid£447.62

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