My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

"I'm doing the Climb Kilimanjaro Trek in memory of my husband Andy. Andy passed away in April 2010 of endocarditis, a very difficult to diagnose and dangerous inflammation of the inner layer of the heart.  Andy was only 34 years old.  He was a big, funny, lovable man, who brought a smile to the faces of everyone who knew him.   Andy was special and unforgettable, the heart of my life, and I want to do something that is also special and unforgettable in his memory, and of the wonderful life we had together.


Climbing all 19,342 feet of Kilimanjaro is a huge personal challenge for me, but I know Andy will be with me every step of the way, and I'll be taking every one of those steps for him.

My goal is to raise £1 for every foot that I climb – meaning £19,342.00.

I’m planning that this will be the first of many ‘Andy events’ over the coming years, because I want to do everything I can to raise money for the crucial cardiovascular research that might help ensure other extraordinary people like Andy don’t have to go before their time.  So please help me by sponsoring my Kilimanjaro trek. Let’s make Andy proud."


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My charity

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation

Charity Registration No. 225971

The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity. Every day they save lives, through pioneering research, providing vital information to help people reduce their own heart health risks, campaigning for change and supporting and caring for heart patients.

Donations 190

All our love

Donation by Keith Morris on 31/01/12

£884.50

+ £221.13 Gift Aid

All the best

Donation by Keith & Lynn Rolfe on 31/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Great climb well done

Donation by michelle davis on 14/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done Faye. What an amazing achievement, I'm so proud of you!

Donation by Michelle on 16/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

well done - great climb you should be proud

Donation by karen on 11/09/11

£42.00

+ £11.85 Gift Aid

good luck for day eight

Donation by karen on 10/09/11

£8.00

+ £2.26 Gift Aid

we love you 10 million dollars

Donation by mum/dad on 09/09/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Good luck for day seven

Donation by Karen on 09/09/11

£7.00

+ £1.75 Gift Aid

good luck for day six

Donation by karen on 08/09/11

£6.00

+ £1.50 Gift Aid

good luck for day four and five

Donation by karen on 07/09/11

£9.00

+ £2.25 Gift Aid

What a fantastic Challenge. Good Luck.

Donation by Maggi Langton on 07/09/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Hope you suceed and wishing you all the best. Ken & Rose and the team

Donation by K G Ford Chauffeurs on 07/09/11

£250.00

+ £62.50 Gift Aid

Good luck

Donation by Mike Darby on 05/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

good luck for day three

Donation by karen on 05/09/11

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

good luck for day two

Donation by karen on 04/09/11

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Hoping the climb goes well. Best of luck xx

Donation by Mags & Lian on 04/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the very best with your adventure. Such a great cause & an amazing amount of money you have raised. With love Natalie & family xxxx

Donation by Natalie Hurst on 03/09/11

£10.00

good luck for day one

Donation by karen on 03/09/11

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Good luck - we will watch your blog.

Donation by Mike Christian on 02/09/11

£50.00

Best of luck. xx

Donation by Libby Price on 01/09/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

good luck keep moving on up have a great trip

Donation by mike redrup on 01/09/11

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

You have done great and you're an inspiration to others!! Go on liitle legs and remember - one step at a time and slowly...!!

Donation by Richard Strawn on 01/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best Sweetie!!! XxX

Donation by Louise Duffy on 31/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Cash donations from friends and family, thank you all!

Donation by Lucie, Amelie, Sally & Rosie on 31/08/11

£32.00

Good luck with it all and best wishes with all my heart! xx

Donation by Dan Powell on 31/08/11

£75.00

+ £18.75 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£12,176.00
  • Offline donations£7,166.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£19,342.00
  • Gift Aid£1,936.26

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