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My story

 

On July 4th I am off to the Alps to climb Mont Blanc with 3 friends (Al Outhwaite, Jonny Harris, Paul Carter). It is 4,808m high and is Europe’s highest mountain so it is quite a daunting prospect. Having only walked a few hills in the Lake District before, this certainly represents a big challenge for me and I am definitely out of my comfort zone!!

It also is 10 years since my Mum died of ovarian cancer and I wanted to try to raise some money for Compton Hospice where Mum spent her last few days. Mum was a great person and a huge loss to me, my family and many friends when she passed away at a relatively young age of 54.

Compton Hospice is a fantastic local hospice based in Wolverhampton and does make a real difference to terminally ill patients – it relies heavily on donations and any money raised would help other patients receive the brilliant care my Mum received.

Thank you for your support - I am going to need it!! 

Mike    xxx

Apologies Mike - after the fact. Donation by alan matthews 21/07/09  

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Congratulations Mike, massive respect. That is a big mountain to do in one day. See you soon Nick, Matty and Albert x Donation by Nick Gardiner 17/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice work Mike, a real man might have managed it without a coat mind you. Cheers, Chief. Donation by Stephen Gilchrist 17/07/09  

£50.00

Great Cause Mike! Donation by Sunnit Amin 16/07/09  

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Well done Mike Donation by Paul Mutch 16/07/09  

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well done Donation by Jo 16/07/09  

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Very impressive and in half the time. Well done Mike. Donation by Stuart Turner 16/07/09  

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Congratulations Mike! Meant to do this earlier but better late than never! Donation by Robert Milner 16/07/09  

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Well done Miguel - what a challenge eh?! Donation by Krystal 16/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great to make the summit of Mont Blanc! Memorable experience, Angy Babes would have been v proud and thank you everyone for donating so generously xx Donation by Mike Essex 14/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Can't believe it has taken me so long to sponsor you! I hope it was a successful journey. Fantastic news on the fundraising efforts too. x Donation by Christina Websdale 14/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hail conqueror! Great tribute to a very special person ... Donation by David & Ginny 13/07/09  

£78.00 + £22.00 Gift Aid

Better late than never... I hope you had a good time! Speak to you soon! Donation by The Henriksson's 13/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good work Mike, happy climbing! Donation by Warren Pole 09/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Jonathan and look forward to seeing you struggle up the stairs of East Stand afterwards. Donation by Patrick Stewart 06/07/09  

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Good luck Mike. Well done you. Angela would be very proud. Donation by Fiona Shires 05/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck. Will be thinking of you next week. Donation by Brieta Ashby 03/07/09  

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A worthy way to remember Angela, so full of fun and laughter. After all that effort, trust you will be ski-ing back down! Donation by Leslie Phillips 01/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, write your name in the snow for me. Donation by Andrew Boardley 01/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Mike, have a fantastic climb! Take care! Donation by Nigel and Brenda Essex 01/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

good luck & well done mike .... from mark, clare, mac n louis Donation by mark smithson 01/07/09  

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Good luck Pleats! Donation by Meggy 30/06/09  

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G'day boys, stick one on the barby for me! (by Stuart James) Donation by Jonathan Harris 30/06/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Good work Mick and good luck. I wish I was going with you. Enjoy it mate. Cheers, Chis & Laura. Donation by Christian Gresswell 29/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Mike, what a great way to remember your mum! Good luck and all the best! Donation by Ayasha Ali 29/06/09  

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Hope it all goes to plan Mick, we can raise a glass at the WAGS do!! Donation by Gav and Sian x 28/06/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 26/06/09  

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Long way to go for a game! Good luck - Danny, Julie, Joe & Annie Donation by Danny Buckland 26/06/09  

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Best of luck mate.Reslly greeat that you're doing this. Compton Hospice did a grand job with my dad too. Donation by Karl White 26/06/09  

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Mike good luck mate I'm sure 'The King' will make it to the top of Europes second highest peak! Donation by Perry Cassidy 24/06/09  

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