My story

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I am a Police Officer with the Thames Valley Police working in the Operations and Events department, in this capacity, I organised the Police logistics for Sir Ian's walk in Windsor.

On the 22 October 2007 I was involved in a collision on my pedal cycle and as a result my right leg was amputated below the knee.  I spent 5 weeks in hospital followed by 5 months at home recuperating with Physio three times a week. At the beginning of April I received a prosthetic limb and have been working hard to walk 'normally' again. I have been nominated by my Sergeant to participate in this event (as well as organise Police logistics!!).  I was reluctant at first but having thought about it I would like to do it for three reasons:

1. My Father died of Leukaemia and Leukaemia Research is a charity close to my heart.

2. To make this a target for my rehabilitation, to do the 7.3 mile walk on my prosthetic leg!

3. The event will take place 11 days short of one year after my accident, so I figure that’s close enough to be an anniversary!!

I have now completed the walk, I had to ease back after three miles and let Sir Ian and the other celebrities pull away from me. I did manage to finish only eight minutes after ‘Beefy’ so I was very pleased with that. I was absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of support from Family, Friends and Colleagues on the day. It was the thought of all these people at the finish line that kept me going when I was offered lifts in the support vehicles; I was absolutely determined to do it under my own steam. I am very grateful to my brother, Michael, who walked along side me and completed the walk as well. As I have stated part of the reasons for doing this walk was because my own Father died of Leukaemia in 2004 and my Mum summoned it up on the day when she said ‘Your Dad would have been so proud of you’ There are too many people to mention individually for their support but I do need to mention my partner, Jayne, who has really helped me through quite a difficult period in my life. She has helped me no end with the training and build up to the walk -Thank You!

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Although I have completed the walk you can continue to sponsor me until 11 January 2009!

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Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Charity Registration No. 216032

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Your contribution really will make a difference to the lives of the 30,000 people diagnosed every year with a blood cancer. beatingbloodcancers.org.uk

Donations 241

Just to add another Well done!

Donation by Brian Millis on 12/11/08

£20.00

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Just to round it up!!

Donation by Anon on 10/11/08

£8.30

+ £2.34 Gift Aid

Nice one Martin, our very best, the Powell family

Donation by Nicky Powell on 27/10/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Martin a fantastic effort

Donation by Ken Paterson on 17/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Belly :-)

Donation by Jo Paulden on 14/10/08

£20.00

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well done martin!

Donation by philippa povey on 14/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

my best wishes

Donation by Irene Sayer on 10/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Bit last minute here - I'm sure you'll do better tomorrow! Best of luck mate

Donation by Andrew Huelin on 10/10/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it and enjoy the moment

Donation by Andy Young on 10/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep going strong. What a fantastic effort & best of luck.

Donation by Deb Clark on 10/10/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope the weather holds out

Donation by Tom Williams on 10/10/08

£20.00

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Nearly as mad as buying a car in Germany and parking it in the garage!! Good Luck!

Donation by Teresa Cowley on 10/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - pint will be at the finish line!

Donation by Nicole Clarke on 09/10/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

having supported Newcastle all your life, this will literally be a walk in the park. all the best.

Donation by Colin McCormack on 09/10/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

We'll be thinking of you on the 22nd. All the best!

Donation by Helen and Alan Lundberg on 09/10/08

£20.00

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See you at Charlie Brown's afterwards-hopefully there's free beer

Donation by Steve Armstead on 09/10/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Best foot forward matey!! See you on Saturday.

Donation by Dave Morgan on 09/10/08

£21.00

+ £5.92 Gift Aid

a remarkable achievement, well done!

Donation by Martin Wilson on 08/10/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best to you Martin. Glad to hear your recovering well. Good luck, Ewen.

Donation by Ewen Cameron on 08/10/08

£40.00

Best wishes Martin. Pauline Black

Donation by Pauline Black on 08/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck

Donation by Chloe Oades on 08/10/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

All the best Martin, your an inspiration to us all.

Donation by Kulbir Brar on 08/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

We'll be there to cheer you on! xxx

Donation by Sarah Adcock on 08/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Martin

Donation by Daw Brooks on 07/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Martin

Donation by Maxine Murray on 07/10/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,789.00
  • Offline donations£1,460.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£6,249.00
  • Gift Aid£1,155.34

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