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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

 I lost my darling Son Darren in Afghanistan in a horrific landmine explosion on Bank Holiday Monday, 28th May 2007.  He was 31 years old with the rest of his life in front of him. He had two young sons of his own that he left behind. No matter how much I wish it, I cant have my Darren back, but I want to do something useful and support  his "Army Family" as I know he would want me to do this on his behalf.

We are walking 100 miles from Reading to Duxford village near the Imperial War museum. This will start on 7th July 2008, (it will take 7 days, finishing in Duxford on the 13th), this is to raise money for the Royal Anglian Memorial Fund in support of the fallen and injured soldiers and their families. Walking along side me for the whole 100 miles! will be Helen Gray. Helen is the mum of Chris Gray who was shot by the taliban in face to face combat. A very brave young man, only 19 years old!  Pearl Thumble who's son was killed in the "blue on blue" incident, alongside  Aaron McClure and Rob Foster. 

Joining us will be Jan Hawkins, mum of Alex , along with Anne Williams, who's son Tony Rawson who were both killed in action in Helmand,  Friends and family will join us in the walk as and when they can. Some will be walking the whole distance too! fools!!

 With us will be some of Darren, Chris, Alex's, John and Tony's comrades that were out with them in Afghan fighting along side them. we shall be very honoured for them to be there supporting us, just as they would have been shoulder to shoulder with our sons.

We miss them so....

Our slogan is "100 miles for 9 smiles" for the 9 soldiers who fell in the March/October 2007 tour of Afghanistan.

God Bless my beautiful Son and his fallen and injuried "brothers".

Please donate generously and support  those who made sacrifices to help make this world a free place for us to live in.


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Many thanks for your support.

Chris Bonner and the other "Mums"

Darren would be so proud - as we all are! x Donation by Julie 07/07/08  

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Good luck! Ann,I know Tony will be with u all the way.He really was special,and I will always have v Donation by Hayley Hewitt 07/07/08  

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Good luck & best wishes to you and you families, your boys would be very proud! Donation by Elaine Willison 07/07/08  

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Good Luck Chrissie. Will be thinking of you all the way.xxxx Donation by Lara Crowson 07/07/08  

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Love and best of luck with the walk. Would love to be there. Lots of Love, Matt Mayes & Family Donation by Matt Mayes 07/07/08  

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Good luck Chris, enojy the week Donation by Kate Bell 07/07/08  

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Good luck, you are all amazing. My thoughts are with you. Donation by Stephanie Archibald 07/07/08  

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Pearl, just keep putting one foot in front of the other! Thinking of you. Donation by Martyn Phillips 07/07/08  

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Good luck Chrissie and to everyone taking part. It really is a truly wonderful thing you are all doing. My thoughts are with you all.x Donation by Becky Crowson 07/07/08  

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Saw you on the television this morning. Good luck ladies. Donation by Diane Gill 07/07/08  

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Good luck and our thoughts are with you all and all soldiers and their families. Donation by Roz 07/07/08  

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Chrissie, your truly wonderful, my thoughts are with you, your family and all that are taking part. x Donation by Lisa Jesson 07/07/08  

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Fanatastic Effort. Good luck Ladies. Ex-7 Royal Anglian now working at VWFS Donation by Dominic Follows 07/07/08  

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With a step-son and son-in-law in the Army my thoughts are with you Donation by Pete KC 07/07/08  

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Donation by Denise Baker 07/07/08  

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What a fabulous tribute. Well done to you all and best of luck! Donation by Marianne Flint 07/07/08  

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Thanks BBC for putting this on your website. Your lost loved ones would be very proud. Well done to all Donation by A forces mum 07/07/08  

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Saw you on telly today and had to donate. We have a son in the forces. Good luck to you all. Donation by Roger & Barbara Wraight 07/07/08  

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Very proud of all our Armed Forces. Thank you and good luck Donation by Michael Holden 07/07/08  

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Donation by Paul Vissian 07/07/08  

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Saw this on the BBC news this morning and thought it was a fantastic idea good luck. Donation by Chris Bull 07/07/08  

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Good luck ladies! I went to school with Tony Rawson.He was such a lovely bloke&will always be remembered by his friends at Grafton and Clack school x Donation by Melissa Wagstaff 07/07/08  

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Good luck, Darren would be very proud of you. Donation by Kirsty Murphy 07/07/08  

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Truly brave people, all the forces and who they leave behind. I hope you have plenty of support on Donation by A mother 07/07/08  

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Not enough is done to support our soldiers - this is a great way to remember and honour the dead and to support those that need our help. Donation by Piers Leigh-Pollitt 07/07/08  

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a very good cause. Good luck to you all. Donation by John Rawlings 07/07/08  

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Thinking of you, have a good walk. Donation by Geoff Ware 07/07/08  

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My partner is in Afghan now and after seeing you on the TV this morning I new I had to donate!! Best of luck , your sons would be very proud! Donation by Lucy Barnes 07/07/08  

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I just saw you all on the BBC this morning. It was very inspirational. Best of luck! Donation by Andrew Steed 07/07/08  

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Donation by David 07/07/08  

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