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This page is now closed if you would like to sponsor me, please go to my other page-Walking coast 2 coast.

Thanks for reading the page.

While serving I won Exercise Yorkshire Canter twice in the eighties, covering 100 miles in 24hrs, carrying full kit and Rifle, changed my socks after the first 60 miles whether they needed it or not, when you do something such as this you just keep your body moving, there's plenty of time to rest at the finish point. I Completed an 85 km X Country Ski marathon in 7hrs 01 min and even managed to run the B.F.T. 1 &1/2 mile backwards in under 11 &1/2 mins, I am coming out of retirement to complete this challenge because I want to "do" something to Support 'The Rifles Charities- Care for Casualties'

 

I want to raise as much money as possible because they are commited to:

1. Caring for members of the 'Rifles family', both those serving and their families.

2. Offer enduring support to injured Soldiers and their families.

3.Continue to fundraise to ensure the Soldiers and their families receive the highest quality care as possible.

This is why I need your help in sponsoring me, any donation will help in maintaining the high care and support that 'Care for Casualties' currently gives out.

THE CHALLENGE

I am going to walk Hadrians wall from Solway Firth in the West to Wallsend in the East, total mileage 84 miles, over undulating ground, unaided, with nil costs, eat on the hoof and complete it in 2 days, oh ! and I will be carrying a kitchen sink on my back and hoping to get sponsorship from B&Q

I have today 9/7/10 had confirmation that B&Q are going to sponsor me and now have the Kitchen sink complete with taps etc. Once I have secured it to my rucksack I will post more photographs wearing the bright orange B&Q apron with my name on it and of course the much sought after Rifles Regimental T Shirt.

Thanks to everyone who has sponsored me so far

I have 50 Rifles wrist bands to give out to people I meet along the wall & a Rifles pennant to fly off my rucksack.

Fund raising going well, big effort being carried out by B&Q in Stockton to raise as much cash in the store.

Once again big thanks to all of you for your kind donations.

Tuesday 2nd August 2010

Anyone watching this page will know there are just a few days to go before I set off and a Kitchen sink will be seen being carried along Hadrians wall for probably the first time in its History, wonder what the Romans would think of it ?

Thursday 5th August

I am so grateful for the kind donations that are still coming in with just a couple of days to go,

Thanks to everyone and please tell your friends so that together we can pledge as much money as possible to this worthwhile cause.

Coco

Friday 6th August- 1645hrs

In a little over 12hrs I will be setting off from Bowness on Solway, East Bound, hoping to collect sponsors along the wall, weather will be ideal for the weekend, Sunshine with Showers, post photos Monday once again big thanks for the support from everyone,

Regards,

Coco

Please see press report below

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2010/08/10/ex-soldier-takes-kitchen-sink-on-charity-trek-72703-27032431/

 

Sunday 15th August

Thank you on behalf of the RIFLES REGIMENT for the continued support, donations coming in every day for this worthwhile Charity.

Coco

 

Wednesday 18th August

I am replying to all that leave their e mail Address to say thank you for your donation and words of encouragement, can't thank you all enough.

Has anyone out there got any suggestions as to what I could do with my Sink, probably the only one in the World that has travelled along that path, raised so much money for so many and after all it has had only one careful owner.

E BAY ???????

Tuesday 31st August 2010

Thank you to everyone supporting this great charity, still getting donations from as far away as Canada and Australia,

Regards,

Coco

Thursday 2nd September 2010

My story has now been put on the Rifles Care for Casualties web site, please see the news page to see how the idea of carrying a sink along Hadrians Wall came about and the ups and downs of this incredible but very funny journey and how I raised shed loads of money just on the Wall alone.

 

Monday 6th September 2010

I have today been approached by a Magazine to have my story entered with the understanding that all of the fee money that I will receive is paid directly into the Rifles Care for Casualties Charity.

 

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Many thanks to one and all

Coco Cocoran

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Coco, you are a star and so many ex Lightinfantry and Riflemen will benefit from your efforts. Donation by Ron Bevan on 02/04/12

 
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid
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Well done Coco, good luck on the coast to coast. Donation by Graham Bedford on 29/06/11

 
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Good on ya Coco!! :-D Donation by Tracey Dixon on 24/11/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Well done, we met you near Once Brewed/Twice Brewed. Better late than never. Donation by Natalie Watson on 14/11/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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wELL DONE COCO TRU USING THE SINK NEXT TIME Donation by Bob Ord on 14/09/10

 
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Paul, read the story in the Gazzette - fantastic effort. well done . Your an inspiration Donation by Andrew Morrison on 08/09/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Donation by John Brown on 07/09/10

 
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Further to my last...Jim Parker Donation by James Parker on 06/09/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Paul Cocoran is a symbol of all that was best about The Light Infantry. What a magnificent effort for what a deserving cause. Donation by Jim Parker on 05/09/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Stories from the Yorkshire Canter continued to be shared in Australia from expats and seem to grow each time. Great effort and a great cause. Donation by Adrian Cooling from Brisbane on 31/08/10

 
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A big 'Well Done' from Australia! A worthy cause, too. Donation by Brett in Brisbane on 30/08/10

 
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Coco; great effort; shame about the hills, which did not cause a problem on the Sennelager range road! Best regards from 'down under'. Donation by Peter Davies on 30/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Paul, well done, amazing what you can do with a kitchen sink. I hope you reach your target. Jimmy Donation by James Carr on 30/08/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Well done CoCo mucker, see you in Tesco next week. Lee Donation by Lee Dunn on 28/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Well done Coco...knew you would make it...glad to see you are raising loads of cash as well. Donation by Andrew Binks on 27/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck Paul, if you need a lift back home please let me know, I'm sure I'll see you out quick marching with the dogs before you go!! Donation by Neil Cairney on 27/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Great job for a great cause Bennett family from St Albans via Warrington Donation by Nick Bennett on 27/08/10

 
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Hi Paul just to let you know we are all behind you. Good luck .Doris Richardson and family .PS let me know how you get on. Donation by patricia waistell on 24/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Great effort, well done. Met you just east of the ford @ Holmhead whilst having lunch. ebay the sink! Hope you meet your target. Martin & Liz Donation by Martin Burke on 23/08/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Congratulations and Well Done! Sorry it took so long, but I tried half a dozen times and the system just didn't want my money :-) Love Barb Donation by B Locker on 20/08/10

 
£20.00
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Congratulations Paul, a real life hero. Don`t forget the sink, to impress Noel, when you fulfil your ambition of appearing on Deal or No Deal. Donation by Adrian Cross on 20/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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We bumped into you on wall between Steadhouse & Steel Rigg but had no cash, so now we've donated. Well done, we ached from just walking 6 miles! Donation by carol gregory on 19/08/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by chris potts on 18/08/10

 
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well done! Where were the dogs ? Donation by lynne and alan on 18/08/10

 
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Well done done Paul, from Robin and the young people at North Shields dressed in camoflage waterproofs. Putting this link on Facebook as promised Donation by robin cant on 17/08/10

 
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