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My story

 

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Four friends and I are taking on the challenge of walking the Coast to Coast. This classic route was originated and described by the celebrated A. Wainwright. The route is 190 miles long, which works out at about 14.5 miles per day.

I thought I would take this opportunity of trying to raise money and awareness for a registered charity very close to mine and my family's heart, called NSPKU.

My 2 year old grandson Joe, was diagnosed at birth with a rare genetic disorder called Phenylketonuria, a faulty enzyme in his liver is unable to metabolize protein correctly. Joe is a lively, bright, typical 2 year old who we all adore. If his condition is not managed correctly, Joe would have seizures and become irreversibly brain damaged.

There is currently no cure and the only way to manage Joe's condition is through a strictly controlled low protein diet. The NSPKU is a crucial support to families affected by this condition and are also active in lobbying for research into a cure for this rare disorder, of which only one in ten thousand babies are born with each year in the UK.


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The National Society for Phenylketonuria (UK) Ltd. will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

Well Done Donation by The Mincers 17/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well Done Donation by Phivi 15/07/08  

£20.00

Well done, a very worth cause. Donation by Sarah Keinzley 11/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Many congratulations, hope your feet recover soon! Donation by Stuart and Kelly Atkinson 30/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Grannywith Love & admiration Grandma & grandpop Donation by Jane & Mike 29/06/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Hope you enjoyed it and we look forward to hearing about it ,Good Luck Donation by Rachel & Peter Graham 27/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on completing this long & tiring trek. We knew you would do it! Donation by Ali & Bob 27/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you're having a fab time - Joes very lucky to have a grandmother like you x Donation by Tracey & The Wrights! 24/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck to you, a very just cause Donation by Paul Gow 23/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Di - mind the tow rope! Donation by Rita Rayner 22/06/08  

£10.00

Us Di's have to stick together! Good luck Donation by Di Sims 15/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

happy trekking !! Donation by the stones 13/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck :) Donation by Mike Wright 13/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Cyprus training will see you through. Or G&Ts! Good luck. Donation by lynn white 12/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Paul Tomblin 10/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck & hope you raise lots of awareness & support too! Donation by Kate Digby 10/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

All the best Donation by Jim 10/06/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by tony t 10/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of Luck, with your determination we know you can do it. Enjoy. Donation by Ron & Jane 08/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very best wishes Di, we know you will succeed! Donation by Di and Keith Cockrell 06/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Di, may the weather be better than this week! Donation by Jenny Holmes 03/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a fantastic thing to do for lovely Joe, keep smiling and Ill give you a free massage when you've done it! Donation by Julie, Aleks, Joe and Henry 22/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by James Ford 22/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy (??) the walk and Good Luck Donation by Derek & Christine Ford 21/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Granny Go!!! Donation by Jo & Emily Harmer 17/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope the sun shines, and you remember your plasters! Good luck. Donation by Jane, Charles, Will, Joe and Choppy! 30/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun and good luck Donation by Ros and Alan Oliver 28/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Mrs Palmer. Donation by Bobby 23/04/08  

£20.00

Good Luck & Good Weather Donation by Rita Jillings 22/04/08  

£20.00

Good Luck! Donation by Sally 15/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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