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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I have decided to try and raise some money for the Becca Owen Memorial Fund whilst taking part in the Wilmslow Half Marathon.

Becca was a very close family friend of mine. She had decided to travel around the world after finishing her studies. She was to travel to Mexico to carry out turtle conservation work, a diving course and sightseeing and then on to Florida to visit relations.  After that she was to travel to Peru for conservation work in the Rain Forest and to dig on the Inca trail.  Then to Australia and New Zealand, Bali and Bora Bora.  This was trip of a life time. On the 13th February 2005, less than four weeks into her travels, after a bat monitoring expedition, the minibus that Becca was travelling in, plunged down a 250 metre ravine, landing on a ridge 50 metres down.

Becca and one other British girl were thrown from the bus and died instantly.  She was 22 years old.  Becca was a wonderful girl.  She was kind, happy and full of life.  Her infectious laugh could always be heard and her family were incredibly proud of her. Becca is missed by a lot of people both family and friends.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Becca Owen Memorial Fund 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. 

Many thanks for your support.

Leon.

well done leon. we are proud of you x Donation by snells 19/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

If you're looking for a similar donation next year the time better be below 1hr 40! Donation by Hulley & Kirkwood 03/04/08  

£50.00

Well done Leon from all at Clancy Donation by Clancy Consulting 31/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great work Leon. 1 hr 5 mins on the cards next year?! Donation by Paul Dean 31/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Leon,it's a great cause,hope you don't do a Paula Ratcliff. Donation by hulton & karen 29/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Leon, I'm so proud of you. Beca will be with you every step of the way. xxx Donation by Jackie Guyett - Mum 27/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A great cause, good luck! Donation by Jane Macnaught 26/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Leon Donation by Mike Edge 25/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck mate. It's such a worthwhile cause. Donation by Alan Newman 24/03/08  

£10.00

Really wish that we could have been there to cheer you on. We will be in spirit and Becca will too. Thankyou so much for doing this in her memory. Donation by Jonathon,Sally,Daisy,Oliver & Florence 23/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! hope you get a PB for this one! Donation by Manish 18/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good to go Leon! Donation by Susan Jordan 07/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best Leon Donation by Phill Birchall 07/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If you get round in 1 hr 45 or less then I'll double the donation! Donation by Hulley & Kirkwood 07/03/08  

£50.00

I am glad to see that one of the Bollin Valley 4 is still capable of running! Good luck Donation by Ben Roberts 03/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Leon - been hearing all about the training, very impressed! Donation by Ella Wood 03/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it! Donation by Andy Green 28/02/08  

£100.00

hope s its downhill Donation by chris bradburn 27/02/08  

£20.00

Anyone who is a Wrexham supporter needs help x Donation by Carey 25/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from all at Bluemantle! Donation by Bluemantle 21/02/08  

£50.00

Good luck Leon. Donation by Jo Smullen 20/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by ken knott 20/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You don't need luck with all the training you're putting in! I have no doubt you'll do it! Go Leon! Donation by Kat 19/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck as I remember the pain! Donation by Tim Griffin 19/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We'll will be there to cheer you on and Becca will give you a push when you need it most. LoL xx Donation by Rachel & Isabelle 18/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Will be thinking of you. All the best and well done for all your effort. Donation by Richard and Diana Coates 18/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Although I wasn't lucky enough to meet Becca, she sounds like a remarkable person. Go for it Leon! Donation by Derek Walker 18/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by streety 17/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Robert Ryan 16/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Trevor Reid 15/02/08  

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