Raised so far: £1,301.50
My story
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
I have decided now is the time to walk the South West Coast Path. I am walking it in memory of my dad for charity. It is a 630 mile walk from Minehead to Poole following the stunning coastline. I have made myself jobless and homeless so that there is no going back when the going gets tough. I have sold most of my possessions at boot fairs to raise a shoe string budget that will see me sleeping in a bivi bag most nights for approx 8 weeks. It will also be a good way to lose the extra stone in weight I have gained since giving up running 6 months ago! My walk will begin on Tuesday 17th June 2008. Follow my progress on my blog.. www.unforced.org
The charity I want to raise money for is The Motor Neurone Disease Association (www.mndassociation.org). It is a cause close to my heart as my dad died from the disease when I was a teenager. It is a horrific and slow way to die. It took several years from first symptoms, when he reversed the car into a tree stump to finally succumbing to pneumonia once he was bed ridden. My dad had been a very fit, active and intelligent army man (he was a desert rat in WW2) and it was devastating and frustrating for him to be all there mentally but lose the ability to write, walk, talk and the final humiliation was becoming doubly incontinent and not being able to feed himself.
I would really appreciate it if you would dig deep and sponsor me generously to support this worthy cause.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: the Motor Neurone Disease 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.
Thank you for your support.
Lara 
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Well done Lara - a great achievement Donation by Roger & Birgit Beaton 26/09/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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I am very proud of your achievement. Words cannot express how i feel. Looking forward to seeing you next year. Donation by Liz Leader 30/08/08 |
£200.00 | |
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We met at Praa Sands Dingley Dell at breakfast and again at Coverack. Congratulations on finishing. We plan to take 10 years! Donation by Jacky and Jeremy Martin 16/08/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Can't believe you have finished it! Donation by Alice and Rob 06/08/08 |
£130.00 | |
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Hello Lara, I'm proud of you. Donation by Kevin Leader 04/08/08 |
£40.00 | |
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Donation by Joyce and Arthur 03/08/08 |
£10.00 | |
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We met at lulworth yha. Donation by John Olley 03/08/08 |
£10.00 | |
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Well done Lara finally you done it ! what a fantastic adventure Donation by Faouziya ,Wassim and Ahmed 02/08/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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We met at Treyarnon YH. You have been amazing. A great achievement. Donation by Liz Grant 31/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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A great effort by a great lady for a great cause Donation by Uncle Mike Hurley 27/07/08 |
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Fernleigh B&B in Hayle (and Christine) 18/07/08 |
£6.50 | |
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All the best. Donation by Steve Roberts 09/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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With love and prayers, hope the weather improves so you can complete the whole walk Donation by Jane Page 07/07/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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It was inspiring to meet you in Combe Martin and good luck yo tou!! Donation by Catherine/graham 30/06/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Keep your spirits up - you have already done hardest part. Wish you very best of fortune and weather. Donation by Maggie & Colin 24/06/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Take care of those blisters Donation by Kate Pottinger 24/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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You're doing a fantastic job, the scenery looks stunning. All the best. Donation by Janet O'Riordan 22/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Donation by Tess Rehman 13/06/08 |
£10.00 | |
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Can't wait to keep up with your walk via the blog - Enjoy! Donation by Alistair 12/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Lara you finally decided to do it. So do it well and I cant wait to hear stories and see pics of the views! Enjoy & GOOD LUCK love Nicola xx Donation by N i c o l a 11/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Donation by Pat Hoath 11/06/08 |
£5.00 | |
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Good luck Lara x Donation by Sarah Harbour 05/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Chinese is on me Donation by Marion 02/06/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Lara, enjoy the walk and come to see us for some recuperation (veg food and lots of chocolate...) Donation by Barbara 30/05/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Lara, what a fantastic sacrifice - good luck Donation by Steve Brett 27/05/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Best of luck! Donation by Karen 26/05/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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You are absolutely amazing! Lots of luck. Donation by Richard Aubin 26/05/08 |
£25.00 | |
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Best of luck Lara, it's a great cause! Donation by Kim Andrew 24/05/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck with the walk Lara. Donation by Loraine Fox 24/05/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,286.50 |
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| Offline donations: | £15.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £239.74 |
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