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My story

 

Hello! Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

I'm taking part in Trek Egypt 2009 to raise money for Action Cancer

About Action Cancer: One in three of us will get cancer. Action Cancer relies heavily on donations from the public to provide a range of vital, life-saving services. Action Cancer is a Northern Ireland charity and all money raised stays within Northern Ireland.


About me: In 2002 I did the Anti-Atlas Mountain Trek in Morocco and in 2003 I did the Inca Trail across the Andes in Peru. I did both these treks for Action Cancer.

These treks are NOT a holiday! We trekked all day and slept in freezing, wet tents at night. In Morocco we woke up in a blizzard and actually had frost on our clothes! In Peru I took Acute Altitude Sickness which is very dangerous and immediate descent is necessary for survival so (having at least reached the summit) I came down the mountain both on foot and on very shakey donkey-back whilst throwing up and almost passing out. Apart from that the treks were very rewarding and worthwhile!!!!

About Trek Egypt: Between 9-17th May, 2009 I will be taking part in trek Egypt.
We are trekking in the Sinai region. It is a harsh environment and is a million miles away from everyday life and our much taken-for-granted home comforts.
The trek follows part of the route taken by Moses 3,000 years ago.
On our first trekking day we will be rising at 2am and climbing Mt Sinai reaching the summit (2,265 metres) for sunrise. We will be descending the same day. During the course of the rest of the week we will be trekking both on mountainous and desert terrain and along riverbeds, finishing (hopefully in one piece!) at the Red Sea.


Personal note: Many of you may know that in 2006 I lost my dear mum to cancer, so raising money for cancer charities now is especially close to my heart xxx

Please, please, please help me reach my fundraising target

Christine xxx

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You go girl. Just make sure you get back in one piece. I've enough work to do :) Good luck Donation by Claire Mulgrew 08/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I know i wont be there to get pissed with every night but try and enjoy it none the less!!!! Donation by Ryan & Marie Lagan 07/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A very fitting tribute to your mum,Christine. Hope everything goes well for you in Egypt. Well done! Donation by Hugh and Agnes Carville Senior 04/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Louise McKee 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm so proud of you for raising the money, supporting this charity and honouring your mum in this way, P x Donation by Pamela Hanna 28/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Best wishes on your trip,God Bless. Donation by Linda Holmes 10/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

what your doing is amazing I hope you enjoy your trek. Best wishes for the trip, God bless Donation by David Parry 09/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry I took so long, "Good Luck" Donation by beautifulshadow 16/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I think what your doing is absolutely wonderful and for such a great cause. Best of luck. Donation by Catherine Moore 25/02/09  

£5.00

Sorry it took so long! Donation by carrie martin 17/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck ..... Donation by ant roberts 28/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep up the good work, this is an amazing cause. Good Luck Donation by David Somerville 26/01/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Gillian McDade 16/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sounds like it will be a fantastic experience Christine - good luck! Donation by Mandi Millar 15/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You can do it!!! so proud!! go you!! :-) Donation by Sharon Yearl 15/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hey babe. Another wee bit to help you on your way. Have to catch up soon. Have been flat out since I got back. Had a weird and wonderful time! Luvya x Donation by Agnes 20/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

go ya girl ya Donation by vicky neill 16/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Your mum would be very proud of you helping collect for such a good cause, best of luck and lots of love x Donation by Sharon Nelson 08/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Christine ! Donation by Alison Watt 08/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great what you're doing...go for it! Donation by A. 07/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Christine. Donation by Jackie McGregor 12/09/08  

£20.00

Good Luck, you wont need it though missy xx Donation by Julie Forsythe 06/08/08  

£20.00

Lots of luck Miss Porter Donation by Karen Grimason 05/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good on you Christine! Best of luck! xx Donation by Helen McCann 24/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you and good on ya! Donation by Cherith Wallace 10/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by ruth 10/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Nice to hear from you very sorry to hear about your Mummy....anyone whos reading this get your credit cards out! xxx Donation by Georgina Doran 08/07/08  

£25.00

You know how much Cancer Charities mean to me. I lost both my dad and my stepfather and of course I had it twice. Good Luck!! Donation by Peter Branker 08/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Let's get fundraising!! Love ya millions xxx Donation by Agnes Carville 30/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know you can do it! Donation by Gillian Porter 14/06/08  

£50.00
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