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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"

Your determination, resilience and positivity is a lesson to us all. Good Luck and lovely to meet you on Saturday! Donation by Sqn Ldr Jayne Casebury 29/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all, with a son of 21 I cant imagine what you are going through, I admire you all Donation by Jayne 28/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

your precious brave sons take after their wonderful brave mums . we are so proud of you all. Good luck. Mum of a viking xxx Donation by Bridget Goldsmith 27/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Long time, no see! Good luck and all my love. Hope the feet don't get too sore! Donation by Barbara 27/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

A cause worth supporting. Good Luck. Donation by Rod Love 27/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A brilliant idea; good luck and best wishes to all! Donation by Ian Mortimer 27/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best Donation by Steve Finch 27/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My son Josh has just joined the 1st Battalion and recieves his beret during your walk. Good Luck x Donation by Sharon Smith 24/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I saw you on Look East and really admire you all. Your sons will be proud of you Donation by Helen Huggins 23/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

just seen the Tv documentary , your Sons would be proud of your efforts , I feel your loss as I too lost my son good luck with your walk x Donation by Alan Rainbird 23/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done mums. Don't forget the wives who were also left behind. Donation by Maj(Retd) Ray Woodcock 23/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Your Sons will be proud of you Donation by Kate & Ken Ritson 23/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck x Donation by Stuart Fickling & Vicki Hansford 19/06/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Anonymous 18/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A wonderful idea for keeping Darren's memory alive and helping others. Wishing you all the very best. Donation by Lorraine Cousins 12/06/08  

£100.00

Christine, you're an inspiration to many, I'm sure Darren would be so very proud! Donation by Joanna Watson 11/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck x Donation by Nikki 11/06/08  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

Good Luck. You're one brave lady ;-) Donation by Caroline Edwards 10/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Tessa Stonehouse 09/06/08  

£10.00

Good luck, god bless, we will be thinking of you. Donation by Dan @ Di EVANS 06/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck ! May the Forces be with you! Donation by Tim 05/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Christine :-) Donation by Mark Back 04/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best. Donation by Oliver Curtis 04/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best on your walk, remember to take it slowly for Nicola on those 2 days. Donation by Kevin Lee 04/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, Chrissie Donation by Mark Cox 02/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Gerald & Christine Bradley 02/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck!What a positive thing to do! Donation by Teresa Coull 01/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I don't know you but saw your article in the Lincs Free Press. Good luck to you all. I hope you've got a good pair of shoes! Donation by Julia Wheldon 01/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Chrissie Donation by Lisa Higgins 30/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I don't know you but want to support our Armed Forces. The best of luck! Donation by Sue McLean 28/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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