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Update - 27th August 2009 - WE DID IT!!!! Well four days later and my legs are still working.. feet aren't too happy with the blisters but apart from that I made it! It was a fantastic experience with some great people and great team of guides. I have a complete mixture of feelings but I am mostly proud that I managed to complete it.

Thanks sooo much again for all the donations and support, as a team of 9 we have raised over £10,000 for Endometriosis UK and the charity and myself are truly greatful for this.

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

A lot of you will be saying is she really going to walk that far.. well yes after suffering myself with Endometriosis over the past 11 years, I have decided its time I give back to a great charity that has certainly helped me over the years to come to terms with this horrible condition. The last 6 years have brought me 5 operations and numerous treatments along with also being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I have just finished 11 months of treatment that I feel has left me at my healthiest since being diagnosed. Therefore its time for a challenge!

And that challenge is.. 

The Three Peaks Challenge.. Participants will scale the highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland. All this while surviving on little sleep and long hours on the road. However it is made well worth it as they reach the summit of Ben Nevis, the final peak and Britain's highest mountain. In total the group will scale over 11,000ft of mountain in two days, achieving the challenge within the target of 36-hours. Most walkers take three days to complete this challenge, so to complete it in 36-hours is a huge accomplishment. For many this is a once in a lifetime experience and one to be immensely proud of. 

Sadly, endometriosis affects a lot of women - it's as common as diabetes and yet many people have never heard of it. Latest statistics show that it takes an average of 11 years to diagnose (surgery being the only reliable way of diagnosing it), leads to an average sickness absence of over 65 days a year and costs the UK economy approximately £2bn per annum. It is little understood and rarely talked about, with some very personal symptoms, so it can be extremely isolating for women - it can affect many aspects of a woman's life including her relationships, ability to work and fertility.

Women with endometriosis deserve a much better deal. Endometriosis UK gives women much needed support and information, as well as giving us an important national voice. Please help us to fight for a better deal and sponsor me now! You can make a difference..


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Many thanks for any donations that you can give.

 

Update - 21st July 2009 - Only 4 and half weeks to go until we set off :-), there are now 10 of us that will be completing the challenge for Endo UK and I have been training over the last number weeks.. on 8th/9th August I will be walking Scafell Pike with a couple of the ladies from the team so at least I would have completed one of the peaks already! I just wanted to say a huge thank you so far to everyone who has donated and a special thank you to my company for donating a vast amount to the charity on my behalf! I have reached my target of £1000 and gone way over so I will now up it to try and raise £2000 instead! So please please donate what you can as this is going to a truely great charity... Thanking you xxxx

 

 


Well done to all, if you want another challenge try the Andes. Donation by Hitesh Patel 08/09/09  

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Well done Louise. Ihope you trained properly with gallons of beer. It's the breakfast of champions Donation by Cliff Rowlinson 27/08/09  

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Congratulations Donation by Andrew Murray 26/08/09  

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What a challenge!! Enjoy and take care x Donation by Christine Watkins 21/08/09  

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Good luck Lou Lou Fee Fee Trixabel. Two words for you: Odor Eaters! Donation by Chris Milton 21/08/09  

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Good luck Lou, looking forward to the pics and stories!! xx Donation by Becky Williams 20/08/09  

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Good Luck Lou Lou, you can do it! Will be thinking of you love Kelly, Rich & Alexander x x x Donation by Kelly Borg 14/08/09  

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Good luck Lou, and don't forget to take your Mars bars and Kendal Mint Cake! Donation by Rich & Nat 14/08/09  

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Good luck Lou. It will be worth it when you get to the top (3 times!). Enjoy xx Donation by Kathryn Ball 13/08/09  

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Go for it Lou Lou - you can do it ! Its all in the mind ! xx Think of the end goal and you will achieve! My thoughts will be with you ! xx Donation by Liz xx 12/08/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 10/08/09  

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Good on ya Lou Lou! xxx Donation by Matchew 07/08/09  

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Good Luck Lou - I know you will do it but please take care - all my love - Mum xxxxx Donation by Mummy xx 01/08/09  

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Good lou lou! I'm with you all the way ;-) Donation by Johnny 01/08/09  

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Best of luck Lou lots of love Mammy Donation by Mammy Maher 30/07/09  

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I think it's great you're doing this Lou- all the best! :) Donation by Heather Merrick 29/07/09  

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What a challenge! Good luck Lou x Donation by Kati 27/07/09  

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You can do it!! xx Donation by Satinder Soni 27/07/09  

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Its is a lot of hard work to me - I know some people who did it. It is for good cause, though. Good luck! Donation by Wanda Soddu 27/07/09  

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Good luck Lou! Donation by Dan & Nikki 26/07/09  

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Good Luck Louise! Donation by Martyn Street 22/07/09  

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Good luck and DON'T break a leg. Donation by Sanjeev Shah 22/07/09  

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Good luck Lou! We'll be thinking of you!! Donation by The Horncastles xxx 21/07/09  

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Go for it Lou Donation by Sue & Chas 21/07/09  

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Good luck Lou, Hope it goes well, love you Donation by Carolyn and the Smiths xx 21/07/09  

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Donation by anonymous 21/07/09  

Good luck, Lou! A few of my boyfriend's mates have recently done the Three Peaks for two charities so I know it's tough! Am sure you can do it! x Donation by Julia Hobbs 19/07/09  

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The best to you. This is a great cause, close to me too. Have fun and be safe...Hugs Karen Donation by Karen Daniels 15/07/09  

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Good luck Lou! You'll be brilliant! Thanks so much for joining the team. xx Donation by Carol Pearson 11/07/09  

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You don't get any time off if you injure yourself! Good luck! Donation by Greg Carter 07/07/09  

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