Raised: 71%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £355.00
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My story

 
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I'm sure you know by now that the theatre where I work in Newcastle is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2010.  To mark the occasion, and to make a start on a fundraising campaign to safeguard the next 40 years, we decided to set ourselves a bit of a challenge.  On July 3rd 2009 we set off from Haltwhistle in Northumberland, following a route along Hadrian’s Wall to walk 40 miles, finishing at the theatre in Newcastle.

 

Our sponsored walk took two days and involved an overnight camp near Chollerford.  I'm proud to say I managed to walk the whole 40 miles and enjoyed almost every minute of it, although in a snapshot of typical English summer we marched through everything from torrential rain to intense heat!  It was an amazing team effort and the people who didn't walk, who cooked and fed us, ferried overnight bags, set and struck camp, counted us all in and out of checkpoints, cheered us on and ensured all we had to do was walk - were just brilliant!

 

They say that Life begins at 40 and the funds raised from this and future events will help our company take a leap into a more ambitious and sustainable future. Supporting us will enable Northern Stage to continue creating fabulous theatre and provide even wider opportunities for people of all ages to get involved with the performing arts.

 See our website www.northernstage.co.uk for ways you can get involved and support future events.

To everyone who gave their hard earned cash to see me do this walk THANK YOU!  I really couldn't have done it without you...

AND for those who haven't yet - it's not too late to PLEASE sponsor me!   Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way.   Northern Stage 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.  THANK YOU

Well Walked Jane. sorry donation late, love from Lewis Donation by Lewis Preston 01/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Jane and good luck with reaching your target...sorry for the delay in contributing! x Donation by Jackie 22/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

magnificience ought not to hurt!! Donation by Tim Bailey 21/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Jane. Another walk under your belt! Hope to see you soon. xx Donation by Kate Lambert 15/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Jane, fingers crossed for the weather! Kirsty and Paul x Donation by Kirsty Houston 02/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Jane - this should be a piece of cake for you compared with Peru! Will be thinking of you when we are out walking this weekend. Love Carol & Reg Donation by Carol Davidson 02/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck hope the weather is ok for you. Donation by Adam Lopardo 01/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck, if it wasn't for the golf clubs needing their exercise you know I'd be right there with you !!?? Donation by Steve 01/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Happy 40th! I'm sure you'll all have a great time and I look forward to the news! Donation by Irene Soulsby 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck - and if Peter Flynn does all 40 miles I will double this! Donation by Richard Bliss 27/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck, hope it stays sunny. Donation by Jo McKenna 20/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £255.00
  Offline donations: £100.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £71.92

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