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My daughter Sinead was a warm hearted, funny girl .She brought joy with her laughter and scared me with her wild antics and crazy plans.But Sinead is no longer with us .

Sinead died from leukaemia on November 5 th 2003, she was 19 years old .Watching her struggle from diagnosis, through bone marrow transplant to coming to terms with her death was a living nightmare.The grief since losing her is inexplicable.

Before she died  Sinead was worried about how I'd cope following her death, I promised her I would try to live the rest of my life in her honour.Now I try to maintain a sense of her fun and enthusiasm in my life.

So to mark my fiftieth birthday I going to trek across the Great African Rift Valley in Tanzania .A daily programme of trekking in desertlike conditions with heat and dust ,approx 25 kms a day, sharing a two- man tent ,showers alternate days only, so for me a tough enough challenge! The highlight will be a visit to Ngorongoro Carter where the trek ends. To prepare I'm spending most weekends walking and make myself go to the gym regularly .

By self funding this trip all sponsorship money goes to the Teenage Cancer Trust .Please help .Cancer is foul at any age but the impact on a teenagers life is so cruel .The trust is doing fantastic work to help teenagers and young people in their twenties cope with the implications of cancer.

During Sinead's illness she was part of a pilot group discussing the needs of young people with cancer along the South Coast.TCT is in discussion with Southampton and Exeter regarding a teenage unit .Please help me contribute to their work .

Please pass this page on.Thank you.

Well done Catherine Donation by Paul Cogan 27/04/07  

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Fantastic acheivement Catherine Donation by Anonymous 27/04/07  

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Congratulations on an amazing achievement. Lots of love from us all. Donation by kate 21/04/07  

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Donation by Mervyn and Judy Brown 27/03/07  

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Sinead would be so proud of you - such a wonderful thing to do. Good luck! Donation by Meme and Kev 03/03/07  

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Best of Luck Catherine Donation by Lisa & John Mac 26/02/07  

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With love, best wishes & happy memories xx Donation by Jo Bailey 21/02/07  

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Sinead is watching over you and we are thinking of you. Good Luck! Donation by Eastmans 18/02/07  

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Donation by the conducts 14/02/07  

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Good luck and God bless you Donation by Pat and Don Devers 11/02/07  

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well done! good luck! Donation by James 11/02/07  

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Good luck, we are very proud of you Donation by andrea, bill, esther, lydia 06/02/07  

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I'm sure Sinead will be with every step of the way. Good luck for your stroll in the desert!!!!!!! Donation by yvonne nicks mum tcf 30/01/07  

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Good luck Catherine, a wonderful tribute to our lovely sons and daughters Donation by Anne Logan 30/01/07  

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Good Luck for the Trek Catherine. What a wonderful tribute to Sinead Donation by Murphy Family 29/01/07  

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Good luck Catherine! Sinead would be proud. x Donation by Lisa Cooper 28/01/07  

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Go for it Catherine! Donation by Adrienne, Tim, Ollie and Theo 27/01/07  

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Amazing trek for an amazing girl! Good luck Donation by Ruth Ford 25/01/07  

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remembering Sinead, we wish you all the best Donation by valerie and barry 20/01/07  

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Good luck with the trek Catherine x Donation by Gemma Timbers 19/01/07  

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We always knew you were a star, Catherine. And what a great way to remember Sinead. Good luck Donation by Andrew and Sue Boxer 16/01/07  

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Donation by kate 15/01/07  

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Good luck Catherine, we'll be thinking of you, luv the Griffiths' Donation by Liz 13/01/07  

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Good luck & have a great time Donation by Hannah, Sanchia & Jon 11/01/07  

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Good luck Catherine - will be thinking of you Donation by Joanna Ladkin 08/01/07  

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Good luck Catherine. We'll be thinking of you. xxx Donation by Sue Goddard 07/01/07  

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Wow - what a positive and inspiring response to tragedy. Luck and love Donation by Kate Edgley 06/01/07  

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Best wishes & good luck the Batchelor family Donation by Karen & Keith 02/01/07  

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Donation by stephers 26/12/06  

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Keep thinking of you - Bring the corks and the cards! Donation by Fitzies 26/12/06  

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