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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I'm raising money for the Methodist Relief & Development Fund by walking Hadrian's Wall path - 87 miles from the Atlantic to the North Sea . 

The Methodist Relief & Development Fund brings help where it's most needed across the world.  It works through local agencies - to respond quickly in time of crisis but also to help communities long-term to create a better future for themselves and their children.

I completed the walk on 27 August - in 8 days instead of the 9 I'd originally planned for.  Most of it I walked on my own, enjoying the peace and the grandeur of the scenery, from the River Eden's tidal basin up to the crags and down again through farmland and alongside the Tyne as it grew in width and power.  My cousin Diana and her grand-daughter joined me to walk me in to  Birdoswald, as the Wall became really impressive, and for the last 3 days I was accompanied by friends including 6-year-old Phoebe-Alice, who had taken a cottage in Corbridge especially to join in the walk. 

Thanks to the generosity of people like you, I've raised nearly £1,300 for MRDF, including gift aid and another £1,300 for the kitchen development project at St. Andrew's Methodist Church in Slough, where I am the minister.  I wouldn't have undertaken the walk if it hadn't been for the spur of raising the sponsorship.  So thank you too for your part in bringing me to such a wonderful place for such a wonderful 9 days. 

In this picture, taken on the last visible section of wall at Wallsend, I'm "modelling" one of 5 visors made especially for the walk by a designer-friend, James McCord, to be auctioned to raise funds for my two charities.  You can see all five on St. Andrew's website: www.methodist-slough-standrews.org.uk.  You can make bids for them there or by emailing me on hmf@fish.co.uk until Sunday 4 October. 

This web-page stays open to 19 October, should you wish either to make a donation to Methodist Relief & Development Fund through it.  It's not too late to sponsor me!  If you've not done so already, please do.  Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Methodist Relief and Development Fund 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.

Alternatively, you can send a cheque to St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Merton Road, Slough, SL1 1QW,  If you can gift-aid your gift, state that that is your wish and make sure you include your address.

Thank you again

Hazel

congratulations and best wishes Donation by Susanna Loach 11/10/08  

Congratulations on completing the walk Donation by Keith Le Page & Norma Fiske 26/09/08  

Well done Hazel. It sounds a fantastic walk - must try it some day! Donation by Kathy Rickman 23/09/08  

Good job! I was sure you would make it, well done! Donation by Mick 21/09/08  

Glad you were successful Donation by John Salthouse 05/09/08  

Congratulations - where are you walking to next?! Donation by Connie Jeffery 01/09/08  

Well done! Congratulations on completing your walk. Donation by Ann and Dave Pickering 28/08/08  

Well done. On the walking and the daily blog. See you soon. Donation by Lindsay 26/08/08  

Glad to hear that the weather's behaving. I'm off on my travels on Weds a.m. so will try to call today/tomorrow. Sorry I can't join you. Love C & M. Donation by Charles 24/08/08  

Hope the weather behaves itself! Donation by Tim Hall 23/08/08  

Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! Donation by Ed Filmore 20/08/08  

"They travel lightly whom God's grace carries." (Thomas a Kempis) Know God's grace, his peace and his joy as you walk with him. Donation by Jenny Sturgeon 20/08/08  

Enjoy! Donation by Phil Mount 15/08/08  

One of these days we must catch up on each other's news. Meanwhile, enjoy the walk! Donation by Paul & Sue 14/08/08  

Hope the weather is kind, the company great, and the socks comfortable. May blessings abound. Donation by Linda Hillier 14/08/08  

Walk with joy and leave all your cares behind!! Donation by David Read 13/08/08  

Hope you survive and enjoy the lovely scenery. I doubt if it will be too hot. Donation by Anne Brown 12/08/08  

Good luck Hazel, your feet might ache but the thought of all the good you'll be doing will get you to the end. Well done. Donation by Dominic Bostock 08/08/08  

Have fun, Hazel. We'll be thinking of you. Donation by Jean & Gareth 06/08/08  

Journey joyfully! Donation by David Deeks 03/08/08  

Eat up those miles Donation by Rodney 03/08/08  

Good walking, Hazel. Bring the photos in November Donation by Caroline Carter 01/08/08  

I'd rather sponsor you than feel the pain myself! Good luck. Donation by Dave 01/08/08  

I got half way in 1980 and it rained a lot. May you go twice as far and very much drier. Look forward to photos! Donation by Ron Smith 25/07/08  

Hope the weather is fine and that it is a faith building experience for you Donation by Liz Tottingham 25/07/08  

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* Total raised online: £849.00
  Offline donations: £318.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £236.64

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