Hello good people,
Thank you for making it to my JustGiving page.
This August I have signed myself up to partake in a week-long hike in Iceland. I will join many other walkers, covering a distance of over 100km, all with the main aim of raising a whole bunch of money for Macmillan Cancer Support. I do not want go on about how hard/cold/tiring it is going to be, mainly as i am in denial, but if you are interested please have a look at the itinerary for more information.
To find out a little bit more about the myriad ways in which Macmillan help so many people please have a look at their website. They explain themselves better than I ever could, and just a quick look is inspiration enough to support them in their work. The tragic thing is that most people already know so much about Macmillan, not only because of the passionate and dedicated fundraising of thousands who already know that it is a worthy cause, but because they have experienced their care and support first-hand. With 1 in 3 of us affected by cancer it is impossible to ignore the phenomenal work Macmillan is doing.
My family owe a great deal to Macmillan, for all they have done for us over the past years. It is time to attempt to pay them back a little. A few years ago my Mum, Teresa, fearlessly fought breast cancer and, given the all clear, the horrors seemed to be well and truly behind us. Quite out of the blue, everything started to go backwards; Mum was diagnosed last year with secondary cancer. Somehow the thing had managed to make its way to her liver, this time working with extra efficiency in its dastardly ways. Brave to the very end, my Mum was beaten this time and died with her family so very closely around her in August 2008, a couple of days before her 49th birthday.
Throughout our childhoods we had spoken often with Mum about her desire to visit Iceland. Not a person of many lofty ambitions, these conversations always stood out vividly. In a way, I always imagined she would get the chance. For this reason it is important for me to take part in this particular challenge - a pilgrimage in honour of her memory, and a fulfilment of one of her dreams.
The following bit is real important so please read carefully:
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A massive thank you, to all of you, for your tireless support,
from Julian
and all the Ellerby and Finnigan family.
Raised:
107%
Raised so far: £3,232.00
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Just keep on walking ... and hope you can enjoy the wonders of the Icelandic landscape. Good luck! Donation by Susan Thompson (Adam's Ma) on 04/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Keep up the good work! Donation by Thomas Ward on 28/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I take my hat off to you x Donation by Rebecca Gaynor on 27/07/09 |
£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Natalie Foo on 25/07/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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We missed the Great Wall, but wish you luck! Graham & June Stapleton (friends of Gail Moyes) Donation by Graham Stapleton on 02/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Lots of luck, Julian! Donation by Ron Atkins on 02/07/09 |
£20.00 |
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good luck julian (29ColePark Road) Donation by Jo and David Mills on 19/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Bit of kennel lane support. Good stuff. Donation by Megan Townley-Wakelin on 19/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Sorry can't make the drinks' party but good luck and have fun! Donation by Alison and Tim on 18/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck and unable to make Lesley's drinks for you. Donation by Lucy Offer on 10/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Give my love to Kerry Katona x Donation by Sarah Heritage on 25/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Best Feet Forward -good luck Donation by Vicki Glaysher & Simon Finch on 25/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Ted & Libby on 22/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good luck. x Donation by michelle watton on 22/05/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Adrian and Jean on 21/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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You can do it - put your back into it Donation by lee jordo jordanson on 27/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done - enjoy Donation by Jonathan & Julie Haydock on 19/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck mate, big love to you always. Push things forward. x Donation by Alex MacDonald on 08/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Ellie on 05/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Yay, I pushed you over the halfway mark! Good luck! Donation by Hannah O'Leary on 03/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hope this helps a little, all my support to the cause and all the best along the way Jules x Donation by Meesh on 02/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck.x Donation by Emily Santry on 02/04/09 |
£10.00 |
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x Donation by Isabella Pepper on 01/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go on chap....xxxx Donation by Anna Griffin on 01/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by becky paveley on 01/04/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,682.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,550.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,232.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £364.41 |
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