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Raised so far: £3,861.75
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My story

 

Photo is of Peruvian friends offering trekking advice. I'm the one wearing the hat!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my fundraising page. In order to go on the Peru Trek, I'm trying to raise £2850 for the Stroke Association.

The Wymondham Charity calendar and card has raised £746 for the Stroke Association (Peru Trek) and £746 for the Prostate Cancer Charity. Thanks very much for your support!  

The Wine Appreciation Evening (which was much appreciated!) with Peter Howkins raised £52 each for the Stroke Association and Alzheimers Society.

I'm taking part in a big challenge for the Stroke Association and will be trekking in the Lares region of Peru for 5 days at altitude (around 4400m), commencing 28th March 2009. This trek follows tracks in isolated areas but does take in the legendary lost city of Machu Picchu. Days 4 and 5 of the trek will be particularly arduous with up to 10 hours of walking, and it's quite hilly.

Stroke is the 3rd biggest killer and the leading cause of severe disability in the UK. A stroke happens due to a clot or bleed in the brain, which causes brain cells to die. Strokes are on the increase and every five minutes someone in the UK has a stroke - it can happen at any age and is often devastating.

Unacceptable inadequacies in stroke care and research exist. For every £50 spent on cancer research and £20 on heart disease research, only £1 is spent on stroke research. The money raised may help in a number of different ways, for example: helping the Stroke Association to run the stroke helpline, fund research projects, and help with speech and communication after a stroke.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Stroke Association 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.

So please give generously!


Many thanks,

Jackie x(!)

PS With many thanks to those who have given offline so far including: Nathaniel Cropper, Grand Union Folk Club, Transforge Ltd (of Wymondham), Effie Steigers, Dennis Cronin, John and Gilly Robertson, Jean Mahon, Pat Warner, Ian Chapman, Justine Maloney, Christian and Tina Semmens and my Mum and Dad.

Many thanks to Flowers of the Thorn for a fab Ceilidh and everyone who helped or attended;  also to Allington Morris and Bobbie and Michael Anderson.

On 11th October New St George Morris dancers danced in Melton Mowbray for the Stroke Association and shoppers generously donated a total of £88.75.

Thanks to  David Bryant, Gill Bannister, John Tatam and Brian Rowland.

To Claire Barber, Claire Maskery, Bev Parker, Debbie McMahon, Caroline Hammond and Martin Ablitt.

have a enjoyable and safe trek...stop kissing Lamas it looks wierd save yourself for someone special Donation by Carolinedunstable 26/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Jackie. Watch out for those Leeches!!! :) Donation by Colin Dunn 25/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

various Donation by J Wilson 24/03/09  

£192.00

Don't forget to come back Jackie - you're leading Blaby AtoS inspection! Donation by David Rushton 11/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

part payment flight costs Donation by J Wilson 10/02/09  

£500.00

Calendar proceeds Donation by J Wilson 10/02/09  

£235.00

Good Luck Jackie Donation by Claire and Mark 18/01/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a great time.x Donation by Susan Martorano 07/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Mr Peru and Lopez haven't had so much fun for ages! Donation by Jake 05/12/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope it all goes well. Donation by Jane Matheson 28/11/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Shirley Robins 27/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Jackie. See you soon. Donation by Jola Collin 25/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck. I'm envious; always wanted to go to Peru. Watch out for the llamas! Donation by Gerry Balding 17/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - and buy some sticks! Donation by Steve Barnett 16/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Jackie. Geoff Donation by Geoff Bemrose 14/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck thanks for ebay custom Donation by Anita White 11/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoying yourself for a good cause must be win-win. Good luck. Donation by Terry Atkins 10/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I have 'high' hopes of you! Donation by David Evans 10/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one girlie Donation by Michael Saville 10/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Paul Higton 10/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes Donation by Jon Barber 10/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck x Donation by Cheryl Connelly 09/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice hat! Enjoy the trek. Donation by Gary & Nov 06/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck & Enjoy!! Donation by Pamela & Ray Elsome 30/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Q. What do you get if you stand between two llamas? A. Llamanated! :-) Donation by Paul and Sam 26/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope you have a fantastic time. Donation by Kelvin & Fi 28/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good on you! we will be off to Peru to check it out for you in a couple of weeks, we're doing it the easy way! Donation by Mike and Jenny 18/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Rather you than me!! Donation by John Coombes 18/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - what an adventure and a great cause. Donation by Lynn Merhib 02/09/08  

£10.00

Good luck - hope you enjoy it. Donation by Jan Wong 28/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,107.00
  Offline donations: £1,754.75
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £318.72

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