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My story

 
***Success! I reached Land's End at 17.50pm on Saturday 26th.

Sadly, not everyone in the group was able to manage the whole distance, but I'm pleased to report I made it with just one blister! However, I can't yet walk properly without the aid of my trekking poles...

Thanks again to all those who have sponsored me, online or offline! If you haven't yet donated, what are you waiting for?***

I've been involved with the Red Cross ever since learning to do first aid all those years ago...

Having been on active duty and been at the sharp end of helping people in crisis (ranging from the minor cut finger to a full-blown heart attack) I know that the Red Cross in its various international guises provides an essential service to everyone in their time of need.

This summer I'd like to do something a bit different - and that's to join a group of friends to walk 130-odd miles (excluding wrong turnings) of the South West Coast Path. The eight days should takes us from Bude to Land's End, hopefully with glorious Cornish sunshine along the way. If you're interested, there's more info at http://www.longwalk.co.uk

I'm funding the costs of the walk myself, so all that you donate (minus 5% for the justgiving site) will go to the British Red Cross. I cannot guarantee that donations will go to specific appeals, but I'm sure they'll spend it wisely (i.e. not all on bandages).

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Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Red Cross 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Well done Francis, hope you're not in too much pain! Donation by Andy Johnson 29/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Mr. Chin!! Donation by Ben Egglestone 24/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rain, rain go away! Donation by D. Chin 23/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the feet aren't too sore! Donation by carolyn 19/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We wish you dry weather. Don't give up until you finish! Donation by David & Nenita Chin 16/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun! Donation by Ben Morris 16/08/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You are almost as mad as some of the runners around here.... Donation by Hutch 14/08/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Kerry Twite 14/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

That's lots of steps for a little chap ! Good Luck !! Donation by Terry Buckingham 11/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun Francis! I'm sure 8p a mile will seem worth it...! Donation by Dan 11/08/06  

£10.00

Good luck, Have Fun! Donation by andrew.reslan 11/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Francis! Donation by Scott WB 10/08/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Francis! Donation by Anthony 09/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I've walked from Bude to Newquay before and the scenery is stunning - take a camera! Good luck! Donation by Jane Hurd 09/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, I'll be supporting you all the way. All the way from my sofa, that is... Donation by (Poor Old) Jonny Ray 09/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I wish you the best of luck and good weather for you all. Feel free to tease Francis along the way.. Donation by Beverley 09/08/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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