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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. This summer (2008) I will be attempting the infamous 'end to end' journey on foot. That's right, I will be walking from John o' Groats in the far north east of Sctoland, to Land's End, the mouth south-westerly part of the mainland British Isles! I grew up in Land's End, so it's essentially a long walk home, although it's a bit longer than the time I went to Penzance and missed the last bus!

I will be walking to raise money for Cancer Research UK. So I need your help! Please give as much as you can afford, but also spread the word. Tell everyone you know about my webpage and get them to visit it themselves. Also, if you live along the way, please come and say hello and I'd definitely appreciate a hot meal and a bed for the night! And anyone who wants to join me for some, or all of the walk is most welcome!

I will be travelling to Thurso on the 22nd of July, staying overnight there, before taking the bus to John o' Groats on the morning of the 23rd and beginning my expedition! I expect the walk to take about 6 to 7 weeks of walking pretty much every day. The distance is approximately 900 miles (the exact route has yet to be finalised). In the interest of completing the journey as quickly as possible (I have to be back to work at the beginning of September!), I will be sticking by and large to the roads. Although journeys are possible using the many long distance footpaths that exist, this can add up to 400 miles to the journey, and an extra month's walking time!

For regular updates on the expedition's progress, please check http://chiswick.hounslowchronicle.co.uk/ and http://chiswick.hounslowchronicle.co.uk/matt-georges-long-walk-home/

Thanks to the guys at the Chiswick and Hounslow Chronicle for their support!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

my feet hurt just thinking of it... Donation by Toby 13/09/08  

£20.00

brilliant Donation by Margaret Bradshaw 13/09/08  

£10.00

This money has gone to a very good cause Donation by Anonymous 11/09/08  

£280.00 + £78.97 Gift Aid

Well done Matt Donation by Paula Hall (Liam's Aunty) 11/09/08  

£10.00

Well done, 5.00 from me and 10.00 from Sue at our Brixham Office, sorry i could not be there at the finish, well done again Donation by Eric Taylor Sue Swindells 11/09/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done mate. You made it in the end. Donation by Ben Swanson 04/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So proud of your Matt very well done Donation by Pat Gloyn 04/09/08  

£50.00

We gave you directions in Worcester good luck Donation by Liz and paul 03/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

still waiting for our postcard, uncle travelling Matt!!! Donation by Scott and Kirsty 30/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fantastic."Stick" at it! Donation by Tom Gilmore 29/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hell boy wish i had ur go-i'll sink a beer and feel ur pain. Donation by Mark Hayhurst 27/08/08  

£10.01 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Met your folks in Nantwich Church as you were passing through - good luck, god bless Donation by Marion 26/08/08  

£5.00

Thanks to all the folk who donated as I met them on my 'long walk home' thanks for all the offers of drinks and food and for all the good wishes Donation by Matt George 26/08/08  

£176.23 + £49.71 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Great Gig on Sunday! Donation by Andy Thomas 25/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Met you on road through Euxton Standish Donation I gave then was all I had. So here is the rest. Best wishes. Donation by Freda Edge 21/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Boy Go! Donation by Donna and Lea Horsfall 15/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are a crazy young man, well done mate. Donation by Nik Hollis 14/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt! Donation by Michael Truscott 11/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt! Donation by Heather Kaute 10/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good work Matt! Very Impressive! Donation by Oanita & Brendan 09/08/08  

£10.00

GET ON!!!!! Donation by JOE LEWIS 05/08/08  

£10.00

Donation by Tracey Marsh 31/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

That way round it must be down hill all the way, bet it doesn't feel it. Good luck Donation by Peggy Rickaby 30/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

See you for the last few miles x Donation by Soz 28/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by john hughes 28/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Matt! Donation by Zoe Hall 27/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm sad to be losing my lessons this summer but at least there's a great reason for it! Good Luck! Donation by Steve Johnson 25/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you Matt & Well done!! Donation by Glynis & Steve Carter 23/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Kia kaha from the Patu whanau in NZ Donation by Mita &Barb 23/07/08  

£10.00

Good luck!!! Go for it! Donation by Rachel & Stuart 21/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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