My aunt Sylvia died just before Christmas last year. I was very close to her and I miss her very much.
In the last few years, Sylvia suffered two life-changing strokes. She had always had an incredible sense of fun and such a strong personality. Both were altered by those strokes.
I wanted to find a way both to honour her memory and to raise some money for research, so that perhaps others can be helped and cared for better.
I have decided to walk from one side of England to the other, from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire. It's 190 miles and will take me a couple of weeks. If you fancy joining me for any part of the walk, from 20 April onwards, please get in touch - I'd be delighted for some company! If not, please do consider sponsoring me.
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.
Raised:
167%
Raised so far: £4,190.00
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Sorry to be so tardy in paying up! Well done Jon, both the walk and the money you've raised are great achievements, Clare xx Donation by Clare Clark on 17/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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Donations from many friends - thank you! Donation by Jonathan on 31/05/09 |
£260.00 |
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Well done! Donation by Adrian and Angela Waddingham on 13/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Mitchell-Gears on 08/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Go for it - your Aunt would love it - a great lady Donation by Hugh & Maureen on 07/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Congrats Jonto on dipping your boots on both sides of the island. Cx Donation by Charlotte on 07/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Your aunt was a great lady! Well done Donation by Michele and Mark on 06/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done, enjoyed reading the blog too Donation by RhianJ on 06/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations & well done Donation by Mark & Debbie Bradbury on 05/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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another little extra Donation by maggie allen on 05/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations on reaching your goal. Sounds like it was a fantastic and worthwhile trip. Donation by Sarah Macey on 05/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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£20 sponsorship and a fiver to treat yourself to a pint and a bag of chips at the end. Don't let go of the moobs too easily... Donation by Jason on 01/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Enjoying the blog, you will be walking past my old house before very long.. Donation by Sam Jeremy on 01/05/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck A fine effort and worthy cause Donation by Bob and Carol Wolfe on 01/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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A great effort Jonny A! Donation by Andrew Carey on 01/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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I predict two things - everyone is very proud of you and your feet are sore. Well done! Donation by Gerry Reffo on 27/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Paul and Bel on 25/04/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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You are following in our footsteps - good luck. Donation by Martin and Judy on 25/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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I hope you have an epic walk across an epic country Donation by Louis on 24/04/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Don't forget a change of socks! Donation by Anna Kirton on 23/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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hope it's going well Donation by seamus and rachel gallagher on 22/04/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Better late than never - good luck - a wonderful idea Donation by Peter and Philippa Jacks on 22/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Tim says why aren't you there yet. PS The shorts look very dodgy! Donation by Colin Wright on 22/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Better late than never! Good luck - may your blisters be few, rain showers minimal and chocolate supplies vast! Donation by Philip and Amanda on 20/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy! Donation by Jonathan F on 20/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £3,490.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £700.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £4,190.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £865.90 |
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