Ian Orrell is fundraising for Emmaus

Ian Orrell's Fundraising Page

Land's End to John o'Groats

on 01/04/2008

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Raising money for

Emmaus

Charity Registration No. 1064470

Emmaus tackles the problems of homelessness through a network of self-supporting Communities, where people are offered a home, work and a sense of belonging. Emmaus residents (or "Companions" as they are known), each have a room of their own and work together, refurbishing and selling donated goods. Each Emmaus Community aims to become self-sufficient through raising income in this way. In an atmosphere of practical support, Companions have an opportunity to gain new skills and regain their self-respect while working to support other people in greater need. Emmaus UK is the national charity which supports existing Communities and assists the network of Groups which are working to develop new projects.

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Ian Orrell

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Raised: 91%

Target: £6,000.00
Raised so far: £5,485.00

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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Emmaus will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

During 2008 Emmaus are planning to create a new Community in Salford, an area I have been involved with for many years, largely due to my involvement through 34 years of Community Action whilst a member of staff at Manchester Grammar School. All the money raised from this walk will go to this project.

For a very long time this particular long-distance walk has been a cherished dream, which I am now able to undertake. I retired recently and now have the time and opportunity to take on this challenge before my legs seize up.

My walk started on April 1st and I finished on 2nd June after exactly 9 weeks on the road a day ahead of schedule and without having a full day of rain surely some sort of record! We celebrated with a cream tea after all that austerity. Incidentally I lost a stone in weight - no bad thing.

On behalf of Emmaus, thank you to all those who have sponsored me.

Ian

	Well done dad what a fantastic achievement Donation by Helen & Andrew 31/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Sorry a bit belated but really well done - hope you enjoyed it as well! Donation by Penny Early 19/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done! fantastic achievement! Donation by Anne Laithwaite 11/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Ian! Donation by Liz Laithwaite 08/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What an achievement! Mindboggling. Donation by Pauline Gilmore 06/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Ian. See you soon. Donation by Roger & Sue 06/06/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Ian Donation by G & J 05/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Ian! As well as raising funds and reaching your goal, you generated phenomenal press coverage for Emmaus. Well done!!! Donation by Emma Grylls, Emmaus UK 05/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Uncle Geoff would have been so proud of you, Ian.!! Donation by Barbara 04/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Nearly there - very well done Donation by Michael & Jenny Blunt 01/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Ian - you had such a positive impact on my life. Does that mean you oxidised me? Hang on a minute -- OILRIG. This small token is by way of big thanks, Donation by Mark Bell (92-93) 20/05/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Wishing you lots of luck on your journey! Donation by Lizzy Barker 17/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	If Brenda can run 26 miles, you can walk 1000! Good Luck! Donation by Terry and Brenda 15/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best from Salford City Radio! Donation by Eddy Mann + Jane Edwards 09/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hopefully you will not be experiencing too much liquid sunshine - enjoy the views. Donation by Allan + Sue Atkins 27/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Michael Walker 27/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Ian. See you on Sunday as you pass through Salford! Donation by Rachel Jones 24/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from all at James Sharp Stockbrokers Donation by James Sharp & Co 23/04/08	£100.00
	Good luck Ian, hope the sun is shining when you reach Scotland! Donation by Abigail Pitchford 18/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best wishes for a successful journey and a good cause. From an Old Mancunian. Donation by Braden Harris 15/04/08	£50.00
	best wishes Donation by martin isaacs 15/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck - hope to have news from you throughout your epic journey. Donation by Ian Thorpe 13/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	The very best of luck Donation by Dorothy Bailey 13/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	The very best of luck, Ian - it was great to accompany you for a short while on your epic journey. Donation by John Rattlidge 10/04/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck. I will wave as you pass. Donation by Tom Overthrow 09/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Sorry this is late. Very best of wishes! Terrific choice of charity. Thinking of you! Donation by Chris Cullen 08/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck - enjoy the journey! Donation by Jonny Isaacs 04/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck - may the sun shine and blisters stay away!! Donation by David Orrell 03/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Remember who told you it was uphill that way round! Good luck. Donation by Martin & Heather W 02/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good to hear from you and best of luck with this. Would love to meet up when ure back in town. Well done. Zaf Donation by Zaf Naqui 02/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,675.00
Offline donations:	£3,810.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£430.13

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