Paul Fish is fundraising for UNIQUE (Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group)

Crown Paints Three Towers Challenge Walk 2009

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Raising money for

UNIQUE (Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group)

Charity Registration No. 1110661

Unique provides information and support to individuals affected by rare chromosome disorders, their families and the medical and other professionals working with them. Rare chromosome disorders are lifelong conditions, often causing severe physical and learning disabilities and complex health issues. They affect at least 1 in 200 live-born babies. Most will be dependent on their carers for the duration of their lives, many unable to walk, feed themselves or communicate their needs. The disorders remain very poorly understood and Unique is a place for parents and carers to turn to for help and advice. We help them come to terms with their child’s diagnosis by providing information on hundreds of specific disorders, sensitive support through our Listening Ear service and by linking them with other families living with similar disorders. We also work to raise awareness and disseminate information among the medical and many other professionals involved, aiming to ensure those affected receive the care and support they need in their own communities.

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Raised so far: £2,385.70

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This classic Lancashire walk uncovers the rugged unspoilt beauty of the West Pennine Moors. As well as visiting the famous landmarks of Darwen Tower, Holcombe Tower and Rivington Pike Tower, it crosses wild Anglezarke Moor to the summit of Great Hill and also the windswept highpoints of Turton Heights and Winter Hill. So those who successfully complete the route can boast that they have seen the very best of the West Pennine Moors.

This year a team from the Crown Paints (Darwen) Research & Development are taking on this Challenge which follows a gruelling 31 mile circular route in one day on Thursday 3rd September.

The team consists of the following members:- David Adams, Steven Booth, Roger Brown, David Edwards, Paul Fish, Sarah Fogg, John Gbur, Kathryn Kelly, Paul Marsden, Chris Miller, Kevin Morris, Joanne Rigby, Andrea Skelton & Louise Taylor with assistance & support along the way from Peter Vardigans.

Any monies that we raise will this year be split equally between two charities that are equally worthy of our support and are personally meaningful to a couple of the team.

The first of the charities is called CONTACT Community Care which was formed in 1985 in response to a need for more informal social opportunities within the community for people with learning disabilities, to enable them to meet and make friends. Friendships and an active social life are key factors affecting emotional well being for everyone. The emphasis is on supporting people who are at risk of social isolation, to form relationships and improve their quality of life.

The second is called Unique which is a source of information and support to families and individuals affected by any rare chromosome disorder and to the professionals who work with them.

We would like as much support from our friends and colleagues to raise as much money as we can. We are not setting any targets but your generosity would be very much appreciated by the team.

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Well done Joanne - you mad sod ! Donation by lesley Boardman 14/09/09

Well done everyone. Donation by Carol Fleetwood 14/09/09

Donation by Ann-Marie Etherington 09/09/09

You have all earned this donation, down to the last penny, consisidering the appalling weather today. WELL DONE. Donation by Stephen John Sellers 03/09/09

Good luck Andrea, you must be mad but well worth it. Hope the weather picks up. Donation by julie devlin 03/09/09

Donation by Anonymous 03/09/09

Good luck for tomorrow Kate, im sure you'll blast through it no problem and I know you'll be leading the pack the whole way! Donation by Ian Pickering 02/09/09

To Dave, Chris & Everyone else. Good luck tomorrow - don't forget your wellies!! Donation by Darren Maloney 02/09/09

Have a fun time - there's plenty of heather for luck on the hills! Donation by Rachel Jones 02/09/09

rain dancing already. much love from The Nellies x Donation by susan nelson 01/09/09

Good luck Sarah, David and all the other walkers. Enjoy the views from the towers Donation by Jonathan & Sonya 01/09/09

Hope the Morecambe bay training helped - surely it can't be as wet as that day! Will be thinking of you Joanne xx Donation by Janet Waterworth 31/08/09

Hey Joanne....good luck on the walk - stay hydrated, oh I forgot, its the UK...no problem then. Love Christine Donation by Christine Moore 31/08/09

It will be a great achievement. We're proud of you. Donation by Sheila and James 28/08/09

Good luck everyone Donation by Anne McNally 28/08/09

Good Luck Honey buns Donation by Grandma Gbur 27/08/09

Good luck everyone and hope the weather isn't too extreme! Donation by Nikki Stuart 26/08/09

Donation by Sarah Fearis 26/08/09

Good luck Louise, i know you can do it!!! All the training will make it worth-while. I'll shout you a Smooth when you're done. - :D Donation by Marc Pemberton 25/08/09

Good Luck Everyone! Donation by Cate Cotton 25/08/09

Donation by Martyn Slater 21/08/09

All the best for your walk!! Donation by Thara George 20/08/09

Sarah, Enjoy the views, I'm jealous of your kiss from Edward. Donation by Joanne Stones & Gavin Beevers 20/08/09

Just keep going Sarah, David and the crew, Edward will give you a big milky kiss when you've done Donation by Gemma, Jamie and Edward 20/08/09

Good luck Sarah and David. We'll order some decent weather for you. Donation by Trish and Roy 17/08/09

No more using the stairs in Queen's Mill. Good luck. Donation by Deborah Orr 14/08/09

Good luck Dad! We're expecting a 'towering' performance, but don't 'peak' too soon! Donation by Kathy & Russ Brown 13/08/09

Good luck for Thurs 3rd September! Big up R&D and Tech Services! Donation by Sean Thompson 12/08/09

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* Total raised online:	£530.00
Offline donations:	£1,855.70
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£121.28

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