John Thornhill is fundraising for The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care

From the Bay to the Bees

In memory of:
Louise Massey nee Thornhill

Lou and me on my wedding day

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Raising money for

The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care

Charity Registration No. 1017658

The Lavender Trust raises money specifically to fund Breast Cancer Care's innovative range of information and support services for younger women. Being diagnosed at a young age can be very isolating, and younger women often have specific concerns; services include publications, telephone and web-based support.

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John Thornhill

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07/08/2010

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Raised: 129%

Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £3,220.00

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My story

Two years ago I completed my first long distance walk The Cleveland Way and I shall be embarking on my second at the start of May 2009. The motivation for the Cleveland Way was to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care (£3326 was the total raised) because my sister Louise was 3 years into a battle against breast cancer. Sadly, last July after five years of fighting the illness, Louise lost that battle at the age of 43.

This time I am walking the Coast to Coast ,devised and made famous by Alfred Wainwright, to raise funds for The Lavender Trust which is the part of Breast Cancer Care specifically aimed at the younger woman. The C2C is 192 miles long and crosses three national parks from St Bees in the West to Robin Hoods Bay in the east. Contrary creature that I am, I shall be walking it east to west starting on the 2nd May and hopefully finishing two weeks later. Again I am camping en route and carrying everything with me and the battered knees and damaged back are two years older so it will be a serious challenge.

If you want to follow my progress I have a blog at http://fromthebaytothebees.blogspot.com where there is more information on the preparations and hopefully daily updates from the walk itself subject to the technology working.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Lavender Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you for your support.

	Well done Donation by David and Matthew 08/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort mate! Donated late so I could be at the top of the page - or was it just that was a bit crap at getting round to it! Brilliant mate! Donation by Keri Usherwood 20/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoyed the day - hope you finished and celebrated in style Donation by P & J Walden 16/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best John, I'll buy you a well deserved pint when your back Donation by Dan Broatch 15/05/09	£50.00
	well done totaly worthwhile cause! Now to pick up the pieces!! Donation by Norman Hibbert 13/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Sorry it's late J.T glad you reached your target for such a worthy cause Donation by Shane Downes (Kit) 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry to be late. Hope it all went well and the blisters are just a distant memory now Donation by Stephanie and Nigel 12/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Bingham Pie 09/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	hope you've got shares in vaseline big boy!! Donation by Mr Rowell 07/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, hope it all goes well. Donation by Lizzy 06/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best Donation by Mr Rubble Skip Hire 06/05/09	£50.00
	Good luck Donation by Anne Hancock 05/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wishing you all the best. Good look Donation by gavin gordon 04/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Greetings from Singapore and good luck for the walk. Donation by Andrew Marshall 04/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! :) Donation by Hilary 03/05/09	£5.00
	Best Wishes mate I am sure the blisters won't hurt a bit! Donation by Gary Spencer 02/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck bud, hope it all goes well Donation by Lincsdoorman www.workingthedoors.co.uk 02/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of British grit John. Kind Regards, Col Donation by Colin Marshall 02/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	John, all the best Donation by Waggy 02/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thats your target reached :-) Very proud, love from the bride xxx Donation by Cheryl Thompson 02/05/09	£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid
	Good luck John, great cause close to your heart. Donation by Clarkey 02/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Lots of luck John xx Donation by Bekah Thompson 02/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - great idea, lovely thought, good cause Donation by Sue and Tom Wright 01/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck John Donation by Sally Brealey 01/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck John. It'a great walk and I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Donation by Alan Plowright 01/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	East to West? That must make it down hill ! Good luck. Donation by Andy Shooter 30/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope the sun shines for you. Donation by David and Val Vincent 29/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by S & A Parsons 29/04/09	£200.00
	Good luck Donation by Howard Parsons 29/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Don't get lost! Donation by Ralph Emmerson 29/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,065.00
Offline donations:	£1,155.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£459.74

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