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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!

Will be sending you positive energy thoughts! Have fun! Donation by Nam-anh 20/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

There's a beer in it for you when you finish mate. Good luck you less than sane bugger! Donation by Ben Cantor 20/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Matt, I will be thinking of you from my armchair!! Donation by Carol Harrison 19/07/08  

£10.00

Hope the visitor centre give you as big a welcome as I would have done. Good luck Matt. Donation by Sue and Graham Addison 17/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Say hi to Sennen for me! Donation by Juliet Ralph 17/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by george 17/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck bro, that's a pretty impressive journey! Donation by Ben McCrow 17/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

wow, great work mate, this doesn't sound like the sort of thing the tight fisted beaver would do! Would love to join you on your stank well done pard! Donation by Carl and Robyn 17/07/08  

£20.00

What a wonderful thing to do. Donation by Ruth Acklin 16/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Good cause! Donation by Dinah Brook 16/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Luca told me what you're doing. Not sure if you're mad or amazing!!! Good luck! Donation by Lisa Grandi 16/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I like the idea of joining you for part of the way. Keep us informed and you might have some company for a while Donation by Anna Metcalf 15/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

A good opportunity for you to relisten to all that terrible prog-rock on your iPod. Good luck Matt! Donation by Chris Wilkinson 15/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Such an awesome thing to do! Donation by Lily Southam 15/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Legendary - see you at the bottom! Donation by Virginia Elworthy 15/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You will need socks, lots and lots of socks! Donation by Steve Angove 15/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Matt, watch out for the blisters!! Donation by Lea-Anne Harrison 14/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

God Bless your endeavour - well done Donation by Beth Whyte 14/07/08  

£10.00

The longest journey starts with the first step, as Chairman Mao said; and look what happened to him. May the force be wirth you etc.. Donation by Tony White 14/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

GO FOR IT!!! Stop by London on the way and I'll have a brand new pair of socks waiting for you! but I cant't massage feet, my thumb is sprained. Donation by Simon Berry 14/07/08  

£20.00

"The road goes ever on and on" as Bilbo Baggins so wisely said Donation by David Sergeant 14/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one, Matt. Good luck. Donation by Jamie Ashley 13/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Kiwis support Matt Go man Go Donation by Hallam and Kay Cresswell 13/07/08  

£10.00

brave man, good luck, don't get lost Donation by Celia and Jim 11/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

great cause, best of luck Matt Donation by Kirsty Addison Hooker 11/07/08  

£10.00

rahter you than me! good luck Donation by susan turk 11/07/08  

£10.00

No hitchin' ok! Donation by Liam Addison 11/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

mad but loveable! Great idea. Donation by John Martin Jones 11/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Love your work, see you at the finish Donation by Nick Ashley 11/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it Matt. We're so proud of you ! Donation by Sally & Kevin Cockram 11/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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