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Target: £2,850.00
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.

Brave Girl, Good luck Donation by Chris & Graham Bell 22/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

High level challenge! - I'm sure you'll make it Donation by Neil Bellamy 11/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great time Donation by Adrian Benselin 08/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well Jackie! Donation by Jane Anderson 07/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by John Cotterill 07/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Trevor Croote 04/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Donation by Mary Perry 31/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Chris Leeland 31/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Beats doing CPAs! Donation by Louise Miller 30/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Jackie! Donation by Lucy Wilson 29/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Will be thinking about you! Donation by Nicky and John FitzGibbon 27/07/08  

£25.00

What? Walking backwards, blindfold, three-legged! And dressed as George Eliot? Remarkable. Donation by Jonathan Taylor 25/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't drop too far behind in the field or the guide may lunge at you! Donation by Sarah Greatorex 25/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sounds fun - take it easy Donation by Martin Ablitt 24/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope the llamas don't bite! Sorry can't tick for Gift Aid as I'm not paying tax at the moment. Donation by Wendy Bostock 16/07/08  

£15.00

Good luck - and don't forget your marmalade sandwiches Donation by Stephanie Cole 15/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of luck and don't hesitate to raise the allama if you need help in Peru. Donation by David Jeans 10/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't forget to pack some marmalade sandwiches!! All the best! x Donation by Tracky, Geoff and Nathaniel Cropper 07/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Enjoy! Donation by Ellis Layward 04/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck, Take lots of chocolate! Donation by Chris, Steve & Rosie 04/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Go Jackie, go..... Donation by Amanda Craig 03/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't let them tell you that coca is good for altitude sickness - our experience was that it promoted it!! Donation by Rachel Purchase 03/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Stephanie Ford 01/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Esperanza usted tiene una aventura romántica mientras que usted está en ella!!!!!!! Donation by sally minns 01/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

The only thing I know about llamas is that they are bad tempered and spit a lot...beware! Best of luck. Donation by Ruth Cutler 30/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Buena suerte con las llamas Donation by Neal Harris 30/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wish I could join you, however it looks difficult so I'll give it a miss on this occassion. Have a great time. Donation by Darren Gray 30/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Indiana Jones AND 'Bond Girl in wetsuit'- is there no end to the girl's talents? Donation by Jon B 30/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Kate Dyer 30/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well Donation by David Berrie 30/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £1,754.75
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £318.72

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