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All Aboard! The Prostate Project £1 million ‘Love Train’ Walk for prostate cancer research

Trustee and prostate cancer patient Nigel Lewis-Baker, Alan Carr MBE and his daughter Charlotte embarked on our most ambitious challenge yet, to walk from John O'Groats to Land's End. They aimed to raise both vital funding for continued research whilst delivering essential awareness of prostate cancer right across the UK. Alan has many years fundraising experience and we were so pleased to welcome him to the Prostate Project team. Nigel has terminal prostate cancer and has also been recognised for his campaigning and fundraising efforts both in the UK and USA..

Starting at John O’Groats on March 21st, the Love Train route covered nearly 900 miles by walking 18 miles per day. There were official receptions given by mayors, sometimes with town criers, MPs, charities and new local supporters. People opened their homes for meals, beds and baths, hotels donated the same and even some campsites waived their fees. Nigel managed a number of media interviews and the BBC featured the walk together with shots of the research team on regional TV so helping to raise the profile and,hopefully, inspire other people with a cancer diagnosis to be positive and live life to the full. They arrived at Land's End exactly on time on 17th May, 2 days before the Olympic Torch was due.

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Thanks for your support but the JOGLE is only one of the many events we are planning at the Prostate Project to raise funds and awareness in prostate cancer. See www.prostate-project.org.uk for full details of our charity and events.

28/05/12 10:32

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The Prostate Project

The Prostate Project

Charity Registration No. 1078523

Giving men a better chance of beating Prostate Cancer. A volunteer organisation we have very low overheads . Our research team of 25 is at the Post Graduate Medical School University of Surrey . A new Urology Centre for the NHS is a target. Providing support to sufferers & also to promote awareness.

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Farnham Herald article.A fantastic achievement,congratulations!I wish you well in your ongoing personal battle & with your fund raising.

Donation by Tim Day on 18/07/12

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I feel very privileged to have met such an inspirational gentleman.

Donation by Yvonne Onslow on 17/07/12

£50.00

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Donation by Terence Youlton on 16/07/12

£50.00

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Nigel, I haven't met you but I've known Alan and Charlotte for many years. Belated congratulations to you all on an inspiring achievement.

Donation by Annette Spencer-Gould on 03/07/12

£100.00

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Nigel - this is the total cash from your latest collections

Donation by Katherine Hammersley on 18/06/12

£169.86

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Donation in memory of Frank from Kevin and Lynn. Upon enquiring, we are asked to donate to a charity of our choice. Well done to you all.

Donation by Kevin Phillips on 15/06/12

£20.00

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Donation by Pamela Harding on 15/06/12

£100.00

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Well Done Nigel and the team. You never cease to inspire and show great determination and faith. Onwards to the next challenge.

Donation by John, Carol and Rhys on 14/06/12

£15.00

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I read your article in the Farnham Herald and wanted to help. Congratulations

Donation by Janet on 12/06/12

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A very long walk - congratulations

Donation by Colin Jones on 11/06/12

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Well Done Nigel! You have shown outstanding courage and determination. From a fellow Polesden Room Guide proud to work alongside you.

Donation by Roger Brookes on 10/06/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Basit Ahmad on 08/06/12

£50.00

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Nigel - you are an inspiration to us all - Congratulations on completing this mammouth task ... Luv Marc and Bex

Donation by Marc Brunel-Walker on 06/06/12

£20.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 06/06/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 03/06/12

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Well done! Read your story in the Surrey Advertiser - fantastic!

Donation by anonymous on 03/06/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 01/06/12

£5.00

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Good luck to your fund raising efforts. This donation was raised from a quiz night at the maltsters arms, wadebridge.

Donation by jane kappes on 01/06/12

£50.00

Donation by Michelle Powell on 29/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by John Blackburn on 29/05/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anika Patel on 29/05/12

£50.00

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We followed every step of the way. So proud of our Auntie Charlie.

Donation by Sam and Summer on 28/05/12

Donation by jackie allaway on 27/05/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 26/05/12

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Well done!!!! Kind of disappointed Charlie didn't run the last mile! ;-)

Donation by Ilona&Steve on 25/05/12

£10.00

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Donation summary

  • * Online donations£8,739.86
  • Offline donations£42,000.00
  • Text donations£355.00
  • Total raised£51,094.86
  • Gift Aid£2,093.72

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