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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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Well done, very worthy cause, not taken seriously by the health establishment.

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Donation by cassie dale on 09/05/12

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Hi

Donation by Laura Ancell on 09/05/12

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Keep going Nigel..!

Donation by Tim Leal on 09/05/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 09/05/12

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Well done Nigel x

Donation by Nikki Shearman on 09/05/12

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Well done.

Donation by Norman (prostate cancer survivor) on 09/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Nigel, Charlotte and the backup team. I enjoyed walking with you today and wish you all the best on the final stages of your epic journey.

Donation by Bob Bond on 09/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 09/05/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 09/05/12

£5.00

Donation by Richard Collett on 09/05/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 09/05/12

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Well done, we hope it will save many lives in the future. Kathryn and Peter

Donation by Kathryn Loveridge on 09/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Nigel.

Donation by Anonymous on 09/05/12

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Well done Nigel and everyone involved.

Donation by Anonymous on 09/05/12

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My father died at 56. I hope this saves more men and helps familys not lose their farther, husband, brother or son from this diease.

Donation by Julie Messer on 09/05/12

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Just seen you on TV Nigel. All the very best. Angela

Donation by Angela Jobbins on 09/05/12

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Well done Nigel & Charlotte, not far to go now. Good Luck.

Donation by Clive Barley on 08/05/12

£20.00

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Good luck Charlotte and everyone - keep going! xxx

Donation by Kat Stoughton on 08/05/12

£20.00

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Welcome to Tiverton! Pleased to support you!

Donation by Roger Lambert on 08/05/12

£10.00

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Dear Nigel, We all appreciate what you are doing for all of us and good luck for the future.

Donation by James Myles on 08/05/12

£50.00

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Good Luck

Donation by Alan Ferguson on 07/05/12

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Keep going, Nigel. You're a star.

Donation by Alison Steadman on 07/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Keep on walking Nigel.

Donation by Norman Samme on 06/05/12

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Nigel, You are truly an inspiation to us all and millions will thank you for your incredible work in the future. love you my friend x

Donation by Lynn Maslen on 05/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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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