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A.Wainwrights Coast to Coast Walk, 25th April to 9th May 2009

St Bees, Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay (190 miles in 15 days)________________________________________________________________

Completed the walk on Saturday the 9th May at 1.10pm. Got the pebbles and my boots wet as AW recommended.Fantastic sense of achievement, many thanks to all who have contributed and helped me to do this event.

Thank you

Scattered Bevs ashes on Monday 27th April in the late afternoon, it was a lovely sunny, peaceful day, just what Bev would have wanted. [ Photo No 4]

Dave

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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I'm doing this walk in memory of my wife Bev, who sadly died from cancer in May last year, aged 58. She always wanted us to do this walk together in retirement, but she was never well enough to complete it, before she passed away in St Gemmas Hospice, Leeds. So now I'm completing the walk as a memorial to Bev and hopefully raising funds for St Gemmas where she spent her last days.

Bev was always trying to help people; as a district nurse, working in the Burmantofts area of Leeds for 25 years, she actively raised money for several of her patients, organising and participating in sponsored events. She nursed and helped lots of people less fortunate than herself in life and was always a positive, caring woman with a lot of time for others and their problems.

She requested in her will that her ashes be scattered along the shores of Grasmere in the Lake district, where we spent a lot of time walking. I will be in Grasmere on day 3 of my C2C walk to carry out her wishes.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: St. Gemma's Hospice 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 and wish me luck! ......Dave

The very best of luck with your challenge! I look forward to hearing all about it from Jenny. Donation by Lynda Mitchell (Jenny's friend) 05/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck with the walk. Donation by Monica and Mick 05/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

So glad you're doing this Dave...it's such a wonderful thing to do. We can catch up for a beer on your return!! Good Luck xx Donation by Wendy N 22/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Very best of luck Dave! Will be thinking of you on your expedition! Donation by Darchy 08/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Donation by David Dignam (Jenny's former work colleague) 31/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You're an inspiration Dave. It's a pleasure to contribute to such a great endeavour Donation by Duncan E 31/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Thinking of you Donation by Jackie & Neil 27/03/09  

£10.00

good luck David she will be with you all the way Donation by Nicola & John 27/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

BEST OF LUCK WITH IT! Donation by ALISON PROOF AND PRINT 26/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck - Heard all about it from Cathy- hope to meet you soon Donation by Richard and Rosemary Nicol (Cath's paren 22/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the walk Dave, Hope the sun shines and your feet stay dry! Donation by Jillian 20/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Friends and Colleagues East Leeds PCT 17/03/09  

£25.00

we all miss Bev but she wil never be forgotten. She was the most positive, smiley, friendly lady I've ever met (apart from her daughter) x Donation by Gemma 15/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Uncle Dave! This is a wonderful way to honour Aunty Bev x lots of love x Donation by Anna & Andy 12/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

we will be thinking of you & bev, best of luck Donation by jan & denis stone 10/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We all have lovely memories of Bev. All the best Dave and lots of love. Donation by Sheila, Tom and John 09/03/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by AMcC 09/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You have my admiration, enjoy, and take care. Donation by Michael Thornton (Gemma's dad) 06/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck with Sponsored Walk Donation by Jack Philips (Jen's Work Colleague) 06/03/09  

£5.00

Good Luck Dave.She'll be watching you! Donation by Cyprus Wendy 06/03/09  

£20.00

Think about all the good thing shared with Bev and enjoy the walk. Good Luck Dave! Donation by CK 04/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, Dave, a fitting tribute Donation by gill & alan cardy 04/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave. All the best! Donation by Sheila & Geoff Lamport 03/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a great tribute to a great lady Donation by Beck & Al Gagan 03/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave, am just sorry i didnt have the chance to get to know Bev properly xxx Donation by Cath Nicol 02/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

all the best dad, behind you all the way. a great cause and exactly what mum would have wanted. Donation by matt - son of bev/dave 02/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Dave :Good luck...! I'll buy you a pint when you get back !! Donation by Steve Farrar 01/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave - Beverley will be with you all the way ! Donation by Paul Harrison 28/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We'll be thinking of you!! A grand walk which will give you great memories.Don't forget the pebble! Miss Bev v. much. She would be so proud of you. Donation by Jo , Llew & family 28/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck,we want pics,you have the technology Donation by graham&sheila 28/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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