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Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £4,245.00
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My story

 
Thanks for visiting our fund-raising page.

My father Brian and I want to raise money for Diabetes UK.


We have chosen to raise money for Diabetes as we recently lost a relative who had the condition. It was quite a shock to lose my cousin David at age 36.He had suffered for a long time with diabetes complicated by bouts of depression, it is his parents wish that the money raised by you all goes to help with diabetes research.

 
The aim was to do 2 x charity climbs this year, and well I did it. Woo hoo.

Ben Nevis was a real challenge, and wake up call for Kili. With a steep ascent, four seasons in one day with lovely sunshine at the base but 9ft of snow with no visibility and gale force winds at the top.

Kilimanjaro is the world's highest freestanding mountain at 5,895m! It was the toughest thing I have ever done, but eventually after a 6 day trek on the 10.09.09 at 8.20am I reached the 'Uhuru' summit. I hope that the feeling you get from getting to the top will stay with me as long as possible. If I could bottle it, I'd be a rich girl.

Please keep donating,  it means a great deal to me, my family and Diabetes UK.

All of your money goes straight to Diabetes UK. I paid for the trip myself.

I've also set up a blog with my training diary and other interesting bits and pieces. I hope to update monthly. Go to (I think you have to copy and paste in another browser)  http://graciesbetruetoyou.blogspot.com/

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

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Many thanks

Cat & her father Brian.

Well done Cat. Donation by A.C. Winsemius 06/10/09  

£100.00

I hope there was some snow. Donation by Brandon Davis 25/09/09  

£100.00

WELL DONE CAT, GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT! Donation by Christine A Reynolds 18/09/09  

£50.00

Donation by Helen Kenny 18/09/09  

£100.00

Catster -- beats all the production madness. love and well done. see you soon Donation by Claire Finn 17/09/09  

£35.00

Hi Cat, well done! Sorry for not getting in touch earlier. This is an amazing thing you have done. Love Bettina x Donation by Bettina Doell 16/09/09  

£50.00

Well done on your achievement, you should be very proud of yourself. You rock! Donation by Alessia 16/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Such an amazing achievement Cat! Didn't mean to donate after the event but hey, better late than never! x Donation by Helen 15/09/09  

£10.00

Well done Ms Reynolds You are indeed Top Cat. Donation by Carole Humphrey 14/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations Cat! Very impressive. Donation by Lee Newman 14/09/09  

£25.00

Bravo Cat! Donation by caroline baron 14/09/09  

£20.00

Kiss the sky Cat! Love and Luck. L. XXX Donation by Lucy Crystal 02/09/09  

£15.00

One step at a time Cat! Such a great cause. Wishing you all the best x Donation by Alex Nicholls-Lee 02/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you and your dad! Donation by Steven Hume 01/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

go cat go Donation by barney hobson 31/08/09  

£25.00

Good luck Sis with your venture. Luv you lots. Loz, Manda and the boys Donation by Laurence Reynolds 30/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Kitty Cat! So proud, be thinking of you xxx Donation by Joanna Simpson 28/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

RESPECT! Good luck, Cat x x x Donation by Augusta & Peter at A-Bomb 28/08/09  

£100.00

Good luck Cat. Murray and I are thinking of you. Donation by Kristin Roberts 27/08/09  

£25.00

Good Luck Cat! I can't wait to hear all about it. xx Donation by sandra durham 27/08/09  

£50.00

Donation by Tim Geoghegan 27/08/09  

£10.00

Cat, this is great, we are so proud of you. We support you all the way to the top! Mamamess Donation by Nirit Peled 27/08/09  

£25.00

Kit Kat - you are an inspiration, i am proud of you - well done sweetheart. XXXXX Donation by boothie 27/08/09  

£25.00

Good luck on the climb! I think you're fantastic for doing this. Much love. Mandy xxx Donation by Mandy Queen 27/08/09  

£30.00

good luck Cat!! Donation by Jolly and Jordi 26/08/09  

£50.00

A great climb for a great cause. Good Luck! Love from Victoria, David, Harry and Thomas xx Donation by Victoria Proctor 25/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Cat!!! From Neil, Ben, Jane and everyone at WORK xx Donation by Jane Dilworth 25/08/09  

£200.00

Good Luck Cat. A great cause. Donation by Eva Rausch 24/08/09  

£45.00

Have a great time doing it....best of luck Donation by Raj 24/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Cat! Donation by -Tami 13/08/09  

£25.00
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* Total raised online: £3,745.00
  Offline donations: £500.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £173.46

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