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Updated on Feb 6th 2012 at 11:00 AM from the JustGiving API

Getting so close!

Fi Walker.  29 March 1992 - 27 November 2011

 

On 27 November 2011, after 18 months of struggling against the advance of cancer, our dear friend Fi passed away.  She was so brave right till the end of her life and died peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  Fi made a huge impression on so many people in her short life and we are all the better for having known and loved her.  The Highlands and Islands Challenge is dedicated to her memory.


Fi’s illness started in Spring 2010 in her last term at school, when she became aware of a slight numbness in her left leg.  Over the ensuing months the numbness spread and she lost strength in both her legs.  She had lots of tests and in time scans showed an abnormality in her spinal cord. It was not until there was evidence of a growth on the outer part of the cord that a biopsy could be safely conducted in early 2011.  This confirmed that Fi had a malignant tumour.  Radiotherapy then chemotherapy followed but sadly the tumour continued to spread further up her spine.  In September 2011, she started a new course of chemotherapy using a different cocktail of drugs.

Fi had to abandon her gap year plans and deferred her place at Leeds University. Physically, she could walk a few yards with a zimmer and had to rely heavily on family and friends.  Mentally, she was the same strong-minded Fi that we all loved to engage with!  Through all the anger, frustration and tears of the last 18 months, Fi earned the respect of all her friends and family in dealing with this dreadful disease.  She continued to fight her corner with great bravery right to the end. 

 

Jock and Iona will be taking on a challenge involving bicycling from Ardgay to Oban (150 Miles) then running 3 different routes on Mull, Jura and Arran. The length of these runs is considerable, with 23 miles on the first, 14 the following day and finishing with an 18 miler. These routes are all fell runs, which means hill running. For full details see our website, www.hichallenge.co.uk

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Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust

Charity Registration No. 1062559

Every day in the UK, six teenagers are diagnosed with cancer. At Teenage Cancer Trust, we understand that cancer doesn’t stop these teenagers being teenagers. We know that young people have a much better chance if they are treated by teenage cancers experts, in an environment tailored to their needs. So we have created specialist units that aren’t like ordinary cancer wards. Everything about them has been designed to give teenagers the very best chance of a positive outcome. And we want every young person with cancer in this country to have that chance.

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Best of luck!

Donation by Tom Francis on 05/12/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Best wishes from the Sandison Family.

Donation by Jamie Sandison on 05/12/11

£100.00

What an amazing challenge you have set yourselves and for such a great cause. Good Luck!

Donation by Catriona Simpson on 05/12/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Congratulations to you all on what a fine job you are doing and in memory of Fi.

Donation by Anne, Graham and Freya on 05/12/11

£200.00

Every good wish for this excellent venture and important cause

Donation by Alison McCleery on 04/12/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Jennifer Gilmour on 04/12/11

£5.00

Best Wishes and good luckXXX

Donation by Lydia Proctor on 02/12/11

£15.00

What a worthy cause - all the best.

Donation by Emily Townsend on 02/12/11

£20.00

With best wishes for a most worthy cause

Donation by The White family on 02/12/11

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

Such an amazing cause, good luck! xx

Donation by Emily Will on 01/12/11

£10.00

Best of luck. Love Lara and Angus x

Donation by Lara Bound on 01/12/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Great cause. xx

Donation by Stella Stewart on 01/12/11

£10.00

All my thoughts and prayers.

Donation by Adam Roberts on 01/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

All for a great cause. Good luck X

Donation by Rose Gemmell on 30/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

good luck guys!!

Donation by Sandy Snowball on 30/11/11

£10.00

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For a brave girl who touched many hearts. Bless you Walkers. Lucy, Jamie,Jonny and Pippa Perriam.

Donation by Lucy Perriam on 30/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

RIP

Donation by Andrew Orr Ewing on 30/11/11

£20.00

Donation by cathy ayles on 30/11/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Henrietta Hocknell on 30/11/11

£20.00

Good luck from owens grandma, grandad and mummy!

Donation by fiona martin on 30/11/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Cat McCleery on 30/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 30/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good Luck xx

Donation by louisa bound on 30/11/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Scott has many fabulous memories of times spent with Fi. I know you guys will have the strength and energy to hit the target xx

Donation by Brenda McAllister on 30/11/11

A really great cause for such a great person. Best of luck xxxxx

Donation by Louisa Rankin on 29/11/11

£20.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£36,270.30
  • Offline donations£84,452.77
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£120,723.07
  • Gift Aid£5,422.54

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