Janet Shepherd is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support

Jan and Allan's Big Walk

In memory of:
Mike Minshull and Val Shepherd

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Raising money for

Macmillan Cancer Support

Charity Registration No. 261017

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. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan. Charity registration No. 261017. Isle of Man charity No. 604

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Janet Shepherd

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19/05/2009

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Raised: 89%

Target: £4,350.00
Raised so far: £3,867.50

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My story

Through storm and tempest, ankle deep mud and lake sized puddles, not to mention jungles of ear high nettles and brambles, we, Jan and Allan Shepherd, walked the MacMillan Way – 290 miles from Boston in Lincolnshire to Abbotsbury in Dorset.

Our objective was to raise £10 per mile for MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT in memory of our much loved previous spouses, MIKE MINSHULL and VAL SHEPHERD. However, in the light of experience we feel the effort (and the cause) worthy of more and have upped the target to £15 per mile!

For stage one, we set off on Val's birthday, 10^th June and walked for eight days from Boston via Surfleet, Baston, Empingham, Belton-in-Rutland, Brampton Ash, Cottesbrook, Farthingstone and Canons Ashby. We recommenced on 5th August and continued the walk via Shenington, Stow on the Wold, Hampnett, Cirencester, Avening, Sherston, Castle Combe, Bradford on Avon, Lullington, Trudoxhill, Bruton, South Cadbury, Yetminster, Cattistock to finally arrive in Abbotsbury on Mike's birthday, August 19^th.

At times it was challenging but we had a lot of laughs and met some lovely people and were able to share our happy memories of Mike and Val. When time permits a full report will appear on www.janminshull.co.uk

For more information about THE MACMILLAN WAY please visit www.macmillanway.org

Very many thanks to all the people who made us so welcome along the way, and to all who have so far supported our fundraising effort.

Very best wishes

Jan and Allan Shepherd

Don't cry because it is over – Smile because it was

	Best wishes Donation by Morland and Newby WI 25/04/08	£30.00
	Good Luck and God Bless Donation by Ann and Derek 25/04/08	£50.00
	Keep on keeping on Donation by Karen and Ian 25/04/08	£12.50
	Have a great time in the fresh air - I'm envious . Donation by Petra hirst 22/04/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Hope the weather is kind and that you both have a memorable time. Donation by Judith Lightburn 22/04/08	£10.00
	Look forward to seeing you at Castle Combe for a pint! Donation by Chris Nicholson 12/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you both Donation by kenneth hartfield 06/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Love you both, best of luck with the walk Donation by Judy and Peter 01/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Delighted for you both. Enjoy the walk(s) A very worthy effort and cause. Donation by Garners 01/04/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	With fond memories of Mike and best wishes to you both Donation by Diane and Eddie 01/04/08	£25.00
	Wanted to take you over the £1000 but couldn't count! Donation by Janet & Graham 31/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	It's a long journey: best foot forward and don't look back. Donation by Janet & Graham 31/03/08	£76.00 + £21.44 Gift Aid
	Good luck, hope you have great memories and a lovely time. Donation by Nick and Sandra 24/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Every success and good luck. Donation by Richard Rumbelow 22/03/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Lots of love now and always Donation by Margaret and Colin 07/03/08	£50.00
	What a great idea - have fun Donation by val and peter 25/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We wish you happiness and success! Donation by Tony & Renata 23/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I hope this helps such a good cause in fond memory of Val Donation by A Hammond 21/02/08	£20.00
	Good luck and well done! Donation by Paul Douglas 15/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wishing you both every Happiness. Enjoy your walk. Donation by Martin and JoAnn 13/02/08	£30.00
	Donation by Jo Sale 12/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the walk - all the best :) Donation by Susie (Old friend of of Claire's) 08/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Not "Coast to Coast"-but more like past to future. Good luck! Donation by Marion&Ian 06/02/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	A worthy cause and a memorable achievement Donation by Paul & Avril 03/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A worthy cause that touches us all. Good luck and have fun! Donation by Sarah Moseley 31/01/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Happy memories and happy futures. Donation by Sandra 30/01/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We're happy to sponsor your walk in aid of Macmillan Nurses and hope you will enjoy the walk Donation by Janet and Celia 29/01/08	£100.00
	Good luck - hope it all goes well. enjoy it ! Donation by Viv and Tony 21/01/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Wonderful idea, enjoy and celebrate it Donation by Ian Ramage 13/01/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	With very fond memories of my friend Donna Donation by Phyllis Kidger 12/01/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,717.50
Offline donations:	£150.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£576.80

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