Hi there - thank you for taking the time to look at my fundraising web-page and for helping me to achieve the difficult goals I have set.  Please dig deep and sponsor me for this excellent cause as I will be undertaking various challenges over the couple of years, some a lot more strenuous than others!

Event 1. - 3rd-5th May 2008 - Greater Manchester - The Longest Way Round

I completed a distance equivalent of 5 marathons in 3 days.  Day 1 - Walked 47 miles from Glossop, via Goyt Valley, Buxton, Macclesfield and Wilmslow to Poynton.  Day 2 - Cycled 48 miles from Poynton, via Bramhall, Cheadle & Gatley, Sale, Worsley, Atherton & Tyldesley, Bolton, Prestwich, Salford & Whitefield to Bury.  Day 3 - Ran 30 miles from Bury, via Rochdale, Middleton, Royton & Chadderton, Saddleworth and back to Glossop.  This was a total challenge of 125 miles, quite a feat I'm sure you will agree.

All of the locations mentioned above have active Round Tables that are within Area 46 Greater Manchester.  The local Round Tables provided support on route and I attended several of their events from local carnivals to duck races.  For more info about Round Table see www.roundtable.org.uk

Event 2. - 21st-22nd June 2008 - Parish Walk Isle of Man

This event involved walking non-stop through the night for 85 miles, touching the gates of each of the Island's 17 parish churches in less than 24 hours.  This race had 1500 + starters but only around 100 people finish it each year due to high levels of both physical and mental endurance needed, not to mention the support required to get you through the night.

I managed to complete the Parish Walk in just 22 Hours and aim to break the 20 hour barrier by 2010!!

Event 3. - 29th May to 8th June 2009 - Trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru

I completed a 5 day trek of the Inca Trail with 50 other participants from KM82 climbing up to 14,000ft of altitude over Dead Womans pass, down and back up again over 3,000 steps to the dream destination of the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu.  Not only did we all come together as a group of people raising funds for Macmillan we all had our own memories and stories to tell, which proved highly emotional when trying to achieve our individual goals.  Together as one group we have raised a total of £215,000 to date which may well rise to circa £225,000.

There have been numerous raffles held throughout the year and donations made by Round Tables and of course the general public to date - long may it continue.

UPCOMING EVENTS

31st January 2010 - Tough Guy Challenge - Year of the Heros - An assualt course deemed as tough as any marine training course.  With obstacles ranging from swimming under water in concrete pipes in -5 degrees or worse, crawling under barbed wire netting, running through thorns and nettles, climbing 30ft cargo nets and jumping into freezing rivers below, running through electrified tentacles, wading through dung pits and running through fire - go to www.toughguy.co.uk for full details.

June 2010 - To complete the Parish Walk as described above, 85 miles in under 20 hours.

August 2010 - Become a centurion (only circa 1,650 have done so in the UK) by walking 100 miles in under 24 hours.

20th-30th January 2011 - Climbing 19,000ft / 5,900m to the Uhuru Peak of Kilimanjaro.

There will of course be more raffles and supermarket collections coming to a town near you!

Cancer is something that has affected not only my family, but many of my friends as well.  The money raised will provide vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.  Check out just where the small amount I raise goes to at www.macmillan.org.uk.

Remember Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer.  They are a source of support:  providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support.  They are a force for change: listening to people affected by cancer and working together for better cancer care.  One in three of us will get cancer!  1.2 million of us are living with it!  We are all affected by cancer. We can all help.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support 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.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for all your support.