Raised: 75%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £7,520.52
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. We are four mothers - Emma, Julia, Fiona and Amanda - who will be swapping the school run for a much tougher journey this autumn; a three day trek across the Atlas Mountains, where we are hoping to reach the summit of Mt Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak, which stands at 14,000ft. This means 10-12 hours of trekking each day.

Nearly five years ago, Emma's dear friends, Louise and Paul, lost their adored two year old twins - Betsy & William (opposite) in a tragic accident whilst playing at home. Since then, The Child Bereavement Charity has been instrumental in supporting them, and their remaining family, by helping them to cope with and manage their loss, and provide them with the understanding and professional support that they so desperately need.

The CBC is a largely voluntary organisation, and relies heavily on fund raising and donations to support the much-needed work and counselling that people like Paul and Louise, and many more families like them, rely on so much. There are, as we know, countless charities supporting research and equipment for various illnesses, but the CBC is one of the very few that support us when the final outcome is unfavourable.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Child Bereavement Charity gets your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, is added to your donation. We thank you in advance for your donation, and for supporting our fundraising event for the Child Bereavement Charity.

Please feel free to forward this site to anyone else you feel might be interested, or in need of support.

Emma, Julia, Fiona and Amanda

For Nadine and the hundreds of others who need CBC......... xo Donation by Amanda McKee 28/10/09  

£500.00

Well done xxx Donation by Liz Jones 05/10/09  

Girls-you are amazing and inspirational- well done!!!-looking forward to seeing the photos! Donation by Elizabeth Hawes 24/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done!!! Donation by Sonia Hughes 23/09/09  

What a fantastic cause to be raising money for! Well done to you all! Nx Donation by Natalie Cox 22/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations guys!!! Donation by Hannah Child 22/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Can't wait to hear all about it - see you at school and well done!!! xxx Donation by Tamsin and co. 21/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done! You must be feeling so elated, if a little tired. All the best, Lisa, Gordon, Katrina and Ella xx Donation by Lisa Grosse 20/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Thinking of you and hope it's not to hard on your toes. Pedicure on me on return. XXX Nicky Donation by Nicky 17/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Are you half way up the mountain yet? You'll be too fit to run with us Tuesday morning lot! Donation by Louise 15/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Brilliant thing to do, well done - and Good Luck! From Mo, Jonathan, Giles, James & Edmund Donation by Petronella Wright 15/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Emma, we're sure you'll make it and our thoughts will be with you. Don't forget the topless pictures when you reach the summit! Donation by Simon, Amanda, Ellie, Daisy & Oliver 14/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Girls - from my babysitter with love Donation by Julia Biggs 14/09/09  

£30.00

Julia and girls much love Shuna, Michael, Toshie and Alan Donation by Julia Biggs 14/09/09  

£60.00

Looking forward to it! Donation by Julia Biggs 14/09/09  

£500.00

All the very best for the trek next week. Hoping it will be fun as well as challenging! Clare x Donation by CLARE BOOTH 12/09/09  

£50.00

Good luck Amanda; we hope you all enjoy a wonderful experience and wish you all a good trip! With love from Lisa & Monty Donation by Lisa Montague 12/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Paul Woodbridge 11/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What an amazing challenge serving a great cause! Will be thinking of you girls! xxxx Donation by Laila & Munro Gunn 08/09/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Donation by Paul Woodbridge 08/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope the training is going well! Good Luck to Julia and friends. The Owens. xxx Donation by Liza Owen 07/09/09  

£50.00

Well done Emma!! Thinking of you all the way. Donation by Brad, Jane, Thomas and Freddie XXX 03/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Julia and friends. Pack lots of wipes Jue, you'll be fine. The candlish clan xx Donation by Andrew Candlish 02/09/09  

Hope you still have some toenails left once you've finished! Great cause, great girls for doing this. Best of luck! x Donation by Cheryl Haller 11/08/09  

£40.00

Best wishes to you all from the Chubb family, Brook House. Holdfast Lane Donation by Allen Chubb 06/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing you all an amazing adventure. Good luck! Donation by Nicola Humberstone 04/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Emma and friends, good luck with your challenge and have a great time. We'll be thinking of you walking ... and walking ... and walking....!! Donation by Gareth & Kate Prickett 30/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck with your awe inspiring efforts! All the best Kirstie x Donation by Kirstie Storrar 30/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck and hope all goes well and that there is a bar open on your arrival!!!! Donation by Jo Gosling 29/07/09  

£45.00

Good Luck Donation by Bev x 28/07/09  

£50.00
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