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On 2 January 2010 I turned 50,  and decided to do something to commemorate both this milestone and the life of a little girl called Ella.  If you would like to know more about my endeavour, feel free to email me at kevin.hudson@kaplan.co.uk 

or take a look at http://www.youtube.com/user/Kevintheaccountant#p/u

 If this page is now closed to donations please go to http://www.justgiving.co.uk/ellaashberrysharp.

 

The cause:

Some of you will already know about Ella, the daughter of some friends of mine.

Ella was diagnosed with a bone tumour on 6 November 2008, 2 months before her 11th birthday. She showed great courage and strength in coping with her illness, but despite the efforts of the medical staff at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Ella’s body failed to respond to treatment.

Ella’s battle for life ended on Sunday 25 January 2009.

Osteosarcoma is a type of childhood bone cancer which sometimes spreads, usually to the lungs or other bones.  Sadly in Ella's case her first diagnosis revealed that she already had tumours in her lungs. There were too many for surgery and the tumours failed to respond to chemotherapy.

There currently isn't an effective way to prevent this type of cancer and more research is needed.  Recent research published by  the BCRT has shown that survival rates for osteosarcoma have not improved in 20 years.

 

The event:

Offa's Dyke is  the ancient boundary between England and Wales and is 177 miles long.  I walked the length of Offa's Dyke in 12 days, starting on 23 May.  Quite a challenge, and well-deserving of your support! 

The official bit:

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Cheers Kev! Donation by Ryan Wheatley on 31/03/10

 
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Will you stop nagging me now and make me a cup of tea. Good luck - lets hope the weather improves. Donation by Gerald Fisher on 31/03/10

 
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Great cause Kevin. Best of luck. Donation by Richard Poole on 31/03/10

 
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Good Luck! You can do it! Donation by Leanne Preston on 31/03/10

 
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Good luck Kevin! Donation by Kelly English on 30/03/10

 
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Good luck kevin, I hope you reach your target Donation by Harry Caldicott on 24/03/10

 
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good luck Kevin!!! Donation by olga korn on 21/03/10

 
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All the best on your trip mate!! See you towards the end for a cold beer!! Donation by Surju Kanani on 19/03/10

 
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Good luck Kevin - we'll think of you when sunning ourselves! Donation by Sue Middleton on 08/03/10

 
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Good luck Kevin and thanks for putting yourself to the challenge in Ella's memory. Lianexx Donation by Liane Ashberry on 02/03/10

 
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Sod it... I'm just gonna pay my fines in advance!!! Good luck! xx Donation by Jules on 01/03/10

 
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Good luck, love the picture! Donation by Jim Hinchliffe on 23/02/10

 
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What a sad story and a fantastic cause you are walking for... hope the walk goes smoothly, and your boots hold up! xx Donation by Hannah Currie on 22/02/10

 
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Wishing you the very best of luck and I hope you enjoy it! Get some comedy on an mp3 player to stave off the withdrawel symptoms though. Donation by Kate Tipton on 18/02/10

 
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Hope the walk goes well and that your feet and boots survive ! x Donation by Sarah Condon on 17/02/10

 
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What an inspiration you are! xx Donation by Hilary Patterson on 16/02/10

 
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Here you go! Hope it goes smoothly for you! x Donation by Melanie Watson on 15/02/10

 
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Godspeed Donation by Sanjay Thakor on 14/02/10

 
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Proud to be the second to donate! Donation by Alison Lea on 12/02/10

 
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Proud to be the first to donate..happy walking :) Donation by Jo Wilkinson on 12/02/10

 
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  Total Raised: £2,160.00
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