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Hi everyone,

At 6.26am on Monday 20 July 2009 we completed our Three Peaks Challenge in a total time of 23 hours 31 minutes. It was tough, both physically and mentally, but the feeling of achievement as we finished the descent of Snowdon while the sun rose before us is indescribable. We've added a couple of photos taken during the course of the challenge to give you a flavour of the experience (and proof that we actually did it!).
 
We want to say an enormous thank you to all those who supported us and donated to Macmillan. As you can see, we have exceeded our fundraising target by quite a considerable margin, and the total still continues to rise, so it's not too late! If you haven't sponsored us and would like to, this page will continue to be accessible for receiving donations and adding to our fundraising total.
 
We would also like to thank our parents, Rosemary and Ken Finney, for their outstanding performance as our support team, staying awake the whole time to drive and navigate us between mountains and ensure our energy levels were constantly topped up.
 
For those of you who are interested, the climbing agenda went like this:
 
Sunday - Ben Nevis, West Highlands, Scotland (total time 4 hours 34 minutes)
6.55am - started ascent
9.25am - reached summit
11.29am - completed descent
 
Travel 5 hours 41 minutes
 
Sunday - Scafell Pike, Cumbria, England (total time 3 hours 40 minutes)
5.10pm - started ascent
7.15pm - reached summit
8.50pm - completed descent
 
Travel 5 hours 20 minutes
 
Monday - Snowdon, Snowdonia, Wales (total time 4 hours 16 minutes)
2.10am - started ascent
4.30am - reached summit
6.26am - completed descent
 
Thank you all again
 
Ruth, Rachel, Naomi and Adam
 
xxx
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                           


 

Thank you for visiting the fundraising page of Ruth, Rachel and Naomi Finney.  As you know we are three sisters who, together with Ruth's fearless boyfriend Adam James, are attempting to complete the Three Peaks Challenge on 19th July to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

For anyone who has not heard of the Three Peaks Challenge, it involves climbing the three highest mountain peaks in the UK (Snowdon, Scafell and Ben Nevis) in 24 hours, including driving between each peak. As you might imagine, this is a demanding challenge even for the physically fit, so we are going to need all the support we can get.

Macmillian Cancer Support means a lot to us as we lost our cousin, Sarah Finney, on Christmas day 2006, aged 27. 


Sarah had a long battle with cancer, which she fought bravely. Her wish was to be able to spend Christmas at home with her family and thanks to Macmillan help and support, she was able to do this.

Sarah was a fun and caring person and is loved and missed by all who knew her. We want to be able to help Macmillan provide support to others going through the same difficult times as she and her family did.

Macmillan's funding comes 99% from supporters, so events like ours are really important to help the charity achieve its aim.

Thank you so much for your support and we will let you know how we get on!!

Love Ruth, Rachel, Naomi and Adam xx

P.S. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

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Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. One in three of us will get cancer. Two million of us are living with it. We are all affected by cancer. We can all help. We are Macmillan.

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A good cause and well done, from June, Caroline and Gordon

Donation by Maesbury School on 20/07/09

£25.00

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Well done to you all!

Donation by Michael Butler on 20/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rowann Bowcutt on 20/07/09

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 20/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 19/07/09

£20.00

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All the best girls, and boy,its a very worthy cause. I hope its not too painfull!

Donation by Becky Wheeler on 19/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Your mum was very proud of you when I worked with her at Orleton Lane Infants, I'm sure she is even more so now. I wish you success in your challenge

Donation by Lorraine Truesdale on 19/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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I'm proud of you all. True Orleton Park spirit.

Donation by Sheila Moule on 19/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck everyone! Sarah would be proud of you all Love Nanna Finney

Donation by Evelyn Finney on 18/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck to all of you!

Donation by Phil and Linda Burrows on 17/07/09

£20.00

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Good luck Adam and girls. I'll be doing an anti-rain dance for you. Is Arnold going too?

Donation by tamara paul on 17/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck to you girls! Have just read your story in the Journal, I'm sure your cousin would be very proud.

Donation by Louise Turner on 16/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck to all of you. Your piece in the journal is excellent. Really worthy cause. Let me know how you do. Best wishes.

Donation by Matt Pitt on 16/07/09

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You go girls (and boy!) - hope it all goes well!

Donation by Neil Jones on 15/07/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

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Good luck to all of you , very worthy cause. x

Donation by lindsey harris on 15/07/09

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Good luck girls (and Adam!) We are very proud of you and you are right - it is such a worthy cause. Lots of Love Kelly and Steve xx

Donation by Kelly Hicks on 15/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck, very proud of all xx

Donation by Rachel Cooper on 15/07/09

£10.00

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Good Luck Ruth! Plenty of chocolate is what you need to keep up the energy levels - and a good map!

Donation by Lisa Grimmett on 14/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck girls!

Donation by Jane Bleach on 14/07/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Best of luck girlies!!! I know you'll all do it :-) x x x

Donation by Becky Lance on 13/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Like so many I lost someone very dear to cancer, my Mum, and wish you all the very best on the 19th.

Donation by SARAH TRAYLOR on 13/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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I have lost 2 very good friends to cancer so you have my sincerest sympathies and I hope it all goes well without too many hitches.

Donation by John Bones on 12/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best of luck, rather you than me! Roger

Donation by Linda Taylor on 11/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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good luck girls & guy! love from karen,dave, nicola & emily xx

Donation by karen rowley on 09/07/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Noosh Daragheh on 09/07/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$1,838.99
  • Offline donations$1,587.50
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,426.49
  • Gift Aid$458.84

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