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My story

 

Hi,

Our team of eleven all completed the trek to Machu Picchu in June, although it was hard work. We had to contend with altitude sickness, shared tents, snoring, hours and hours of walking uphill, dodgy toilets, emotional struggles, being smelly and each other for ten days, but we did it. Luckily chocolate was supplied on some days, otherwise it might have been a different story.

I hope Mandy would have been proud of us.

We're still counting, but at the moment we think we have raised around £70K for UHNS, with my sponsorship (including Microsoft matching - thanks Bill) at around £16K.

Thanks to everyone for your support, we couldn't have done this without it :).

Dibs

Welcome to my sponsorship page. In June next year I am trekking to Machu Picchu with a team of relatives and friends to raise money for breast cancer care.

We have decided to do this to raise money for the breast cancer unit where my sister Mandy had her treatment. In August 2006 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and we found out about a year later that her treatment did not work and that her cancer had spread. She died on 21st November 2007. To say we miss her is a huge understatement. None of us can imagine our lives without her, and we want to do our best to make sure other families do not have to experience this loss.

During Mandy's year of treatment she was lucky enough to be looked after by a fantastic group of doctors and nurses who gave her the best care possible, and supported her and her family all the way. We want to make sure that we raise enough to ensure that others get the same level of care that she had, and we also want to honour a wonderful mother, wife, sister and friend who was always courageous, optimistic and positive throughout her long and difficult treatment.

Our team is made up of my sister's husband, my brother and several of my sister's good friends. As Microsoft (my employer) is kind enough to match any sponsorship I make up to £7500, I have an individual sponsorship page. If you would like to sponsor any other members of the team please let me know.

We're taking a difficult route and will be short of home comforts. To make it worth our while, or just so that you can laugh without guilt at me surviving in a tent with my brother, with no access to loos, chocolate, showers or even clean water for ten days, please donate some money now!

Thanks very much for any contribution you make,

Debra.

By the way, my twin brother's page is here, if you want to sponsor him too (he does deserve it, and he tells Mandy's story much better then I can): http://www.justgiving.com/stuartkelly

Very best of Luck Debra - Big Kiss Stephen Donation by Stephen McAdden 08/10/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You can do it! Donation by Madeleine 04/10/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

More of Nicks workmates. Good luck all.xxx Donation by Anna and Claire 03/10/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Dibs I am a workmate of Nic'. The attached sum includes the leftover of last nights beer fund. xx Donation by Tommy Verdin 03/10/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by liz, aileens sister 28/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Debra. What a challenge and a fantastic cause. Donation by Tanya Shirlow 24/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and we'll make sure you're cycling fit for Macchu Picchu (only joking :-)) Donation by RPM buddy 20/09/07  

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Sorry we did not meet in happier circumstances. You have an amazing sister. Good luck. Donation by Aileen 17/09/07  

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Good luck Debra! Donation by Cathy 17/09/07  

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Most inspiring Debra - good luck to you both! Donation by Kirstys 17/09/07  

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Good Luck from all at The Sandwich Factory Donation by Nick Anderston - Sandwich Factory 17/09/07  

£500.00

Donation by Jamie Jarczewski 13/09/07  

£250.00

Good Luck Debra – but it’s a bit of a long walk for the Jasper and Monty isn’t it or are you startin Donation by Allison 13/09/07  

£25.00

Debra - too long to speak, very sorry to hear your news, but all the best for your trip! Donation by AndyA 12/09/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

What a fantastic thing for you to be doing. Gook Luck!!! Donation by Carla 12/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by boxersontheoutside 12/09/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck Debra! Donation by Mike Haigh 12/09/07  

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Sad news tempered with the image of you up a mountain. Good luck! Donation by MarkD 11/09/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Amazing - good luck :-) Donation by Simone Leaback 11/09/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck, and don't forget the wet wipes! Donation by Sarah Grace 11/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Steve Marsh 10/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris Parkes 10/09/07  

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Dibs dont worry there are toilets in Cusco Donation by John Whalley 10/09/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark Deakin 10/09/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Debra. Rather you than me! Donation by MikeO 10/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Crikey, DebraK! What a fantastic thing to do! Hugs from Martin Donation by MartinMate 09/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck all ... a tough challenge but well worth it :) Donation by CharBE 08/09/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with your venture, with you all the way. Donation by Pam & Bryn 07/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi Debra, what a great cause. I hope the trip goes really well!! Donation by Steven Abrams 07/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Debra.... Donation by Paul Baroni 07/09/07  

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