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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.

Donations 481

Donation by Hannah Reed on 11/10/11

£20.00

Best of luck with the challenge, a great effort.

Donation by From the Lutton family on 11/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

For an amazing cause! Well done guys!

Donation by William Ayles on 06/10/11

£10.00

Good luck with the challenge for such a deserving cause.

Donation by Linda Kennedy on 05/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

All the best, you are do a fantastic job. good luck

Donation by George Bowes Lyon on 05/10/11

£20.00

Donation by Belle on 05/10/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

All the best of luck Iona and Jock ! Go for it, We'll be thinking of you! Love from The Frews xxxx

Donation by Lorraine Frew on 04/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck! x

Donation by Heather Laughland on 03/10/11

£20.00

from Lord Sanderson.

Donation by Jock Brooke on 02/10/11

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck!! from Angus and Tracy Craig and their charitable fund.

Donation by Jock Brooke on 02/10/11

£600.00

+ £150.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Alison Johnston on 02/10/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Good luck in this amazing challenge. The Mackenzie Smith family

Donation by Alex Mackenzie Smith on 02/10/11

Wow, this is some challenge! Best of luck. The Carmichael Family

Donation by Elspeth Carmichael on 30/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

What a fantastic thing to do - all the best to you and to Fi.

Donation by Harry and Nicola Morgan on 29/09/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by stewart higgins on 27/09/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 27/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Wow! What a challenge and for a FABULOUS cause! Good luck to you all and hope you far exceed your target! Love from The Weighills XXX

Donation by Liney & Rob Weighill on 26/09/11

Such a brilliant idea - Good Luck from the Houldsworth Family

Donation by Joanna Houldsworth on 26/09/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Such an amazing idea, good luck! xx

Donation by Rebecca Morgan on 25/09/11

£30.00

Best of luck. Great cause! The Montgomery Family, Glenalmond.

Donation by Keith Montgomery on 24/09/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Best of Luck, from Skye MacGregor

Donation by Jock Brooke on 23/09/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

I am so proud to call you both my friends, it is such an amazing thing to do for such a wonderful person. Love and miss you both X

Donation by Eily Craig on 23/09/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

from Lady Sanderson.

Donation by Jock Brooke on 23/09/11

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

From the admirable Irons - Young fundraising efforts.

Donation by Jock Brooke on 23/09/11

£210.00

+ £52.50 Gift Aid

From Mr E. Macaulay.

Donation by Jock Brooke on 23/09/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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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