Suzanne Grogan is fundraising for Lymphoedema Support Network

Suzie Walking North with Keats

Walking North with Keats

on 01/06/2008

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Raising money for

Lymphoedema Support Network

Charity Registration No. 1018749

The LSN is a national charity that provides information and support to people with lymphoedema. It runs a telephone helpline, produces quarterly newsletters and a wide range of fact sheets, and maintains an up-to-date website. It works to raise awareness of lymphoedema and campaigns for better national standards of care.

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Suzanne Grogan

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Raised: 56%

Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £1,410.00

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My story

Stop press!!! October 2008 - Final leg completed!!! Blog updated asap.

Hi there

Well, I have given myself a fitness focus - to walk from Lancaster to Carlisle to experience, as far as is possible, the walk undertaken by the poet John Keats and his friend Charles Brown in the summer of 1818. I need a fair time to get fit, as I am just about at sluggish as possible after my treatment finished in April. So 2008 is the big year. My husband Peter will support me some of the way, but I will be calling on friends and relations to help out so volunteers welcome! (Someone has to check I don't get on the bus!)

Keep up to date with my progress at http://suziekeatswalk.blogspot.com/

I am being sponsored for both the Lymphoedema Support Network and for St Margaret's Hospice Somerset. This is the site for donations to the LSN. If you would prefer to donate to the Hospice, please go to www.justgiving.com/keatswalknewbuild

Lymphoedema is a condition of the lymphatic system (vital to the body's immune response) that is both disabling and which can cause potentially life-threatening infections, yet it gets very little publicity. Lymphoedema can be both primary - that is being born with it whether it develops at birth or later, and secondary which frequently affects those recovering from breast cancer and others who have had invasive surgery. Others develop it following something as simple as an insect bite. I have primary lymphoedema and following the breast cancer treatment I am now vulnerable to the secondary type as well. This made my choice of charity even more critical - the LSN does not enjoy the high profile of many other charities but manages a considerable influence despite its small size. St Margaret's Hospice is where we in Somerset are lucky enough to receive our treatment.

I will be visiting this site regularly to update on progress.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Lymphoedema Support Network will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

	Well done suzy I am very sorry for the delay but am very proud of your efforts !!! Donation by Toby Howarth 01/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Suzie and well done! Donation by Adam 30/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Your determination and drive never fails to amaze us. You are an inspiration to us all. Well done and good luck with your journey. Donation by Sue and Dave 18/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hope this is still taking donations! Donation by Peter 15/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Late as ever! What a brilliant idea. Hope to meet soon and hear all about it... Lots of love. Donation by Celia 05/08/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I hope the first leg of your walk went well. I am looking forward to our walk in the Autumn Donation by Sally Thorley 07/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck - we're proud of you! Donation by Janet & Neil Johnson 02/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the walk. Keep us posted with progress. We will have to catch up and meet in Taunton for lunch one day soon. Donation by Sally Snaddon 01/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I look forward to hearing how you got on. Donation by Jennie Ross 27/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Suzanne and my fingers are crossed for good weather. Remember not too many cream teas as you go! Donation by Nicola Maysey 25/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Brings back memories of our holiday together in the Lakes, not that we did much walking then! More like cream teas from what I remember. Good luck xx Donation by Sue Short 23/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Suzanne. Hope you find the walk as inspiring as Keats did! Donation by Caroline Fry 20/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope it goes well Suze. A beautiful place to walk. Good Luck! Donation by Teresa 18/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck with the walk - hope it's sunny but not too hot! Keep me posted on how it goes! :-) Donation by Roamy Hunt 17/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on completing the first part, good luck with the rest of your trek Donation by Jill Mitton 25/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Wishing you the very best of luck and every success Donation by Relyon Ltd 25/02/08	£200.00
	Good luck with it - I hope the sun shines! Donation by Sally Fielding 20/02/08	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid
	I read about you on Walkingworld and think you are doing a great thing - good luck Donation by Clare Hallett 17/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£610.00
Offline donations:	£800.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£115.64

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