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Raised so far: £3,898.00
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My story

 

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For those of you who don't know, Ben's dad, John Millard passed away in 2006 after a long fight with Cancer. The last few weeks of his life were made bearable only by the unwavering care and attention that he was given by the staff at the St Clare Hospice in Harlow. The level of care he received was amazing, and the whole family were glad that he chose to spend his final days there.

That level of care however comes at a cost, and the Hospice has to rely on charitable donations for 75% of its running costs. These amount to a staggering £2000 a day. We hope therefore that you can help us in our efforts to contribute to this very worthwhile institution.

In order to raise money for the Hospice Ben and Andrew are intending to trek for 10 days across the Peruvian Andes, finishing at Machu Picchu. This will not be along the usual and more easy tourist route, and as you can imagine, will be no stroll in the park. It will require a full 6 months of training ahead of their departure in May 2008 and to give you an idea of what it will involve, an average day will consist of waking between 03.45 and 05.45 and trekking at high altitude, on mountainous terrain, and through jungle for approximately 8 hours!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: St Clare West Essex Hospice Care Trust 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 us now!

Many thanks for your support.

Ben and Andy

Well Done Donation by The Turners and Mrs Chapman 05/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

The pink vote Donation by Camp Terry Errington 04/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Adam Draper 29/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Anthea Stutchbury 28/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Can you do it three legged? Donation by Mike & Fiona 26/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope you complete the Trail AND enjoy it. Donation by Brian Edwards 25/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Becca Newlyn 20/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Please do a conga up the Inca Trail for me. x Donation by Katriona Fraser 16/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

with our best wishes, take care and good luck Donation by Christine & Chris 14/05/08  

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Wardlaw going back to nature & Sunshine climbing a mountain without falling over, could be interesting. Good luck lads! Donation by Stuart & Hannah Haslam 08/05/08  

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best of luck! Watch out for the John Wayne walk! :) haha Seriously; well done. Amazing thing to be doing! Good luck! Donation by Amanda Wenban 07/05/08  

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Good luck Donation by Brian and Polly 06/05/08  

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wardlaw - your too old for this kind of thing. Donation by Andrew Pritchard 02/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck - am bloody jealous! Tx Donation by Tanya Livesey 25/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

If you swap sandles on Machu Picchu, it means your are married to each other. So watch out! Donation by Missy 25/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The experience of a lifetime. Good luck! Donation by Susie 25/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Ianf 22/04/08  

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Good luck x Donation by Becky Power 21/04/08  

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Best of luck XX Donation by Tina 15/04/08  

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Good luck!! have fun and be carefull!! x Donation by Laura Chapman 15/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy! Donation by gary.stolkin@thetalentbusiness.com 10/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and have fun! Donation by Nora 08/04/08  

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You've seen the film Alive? Take care & best of luck. Donation by doylie 07/04/08  

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Good luck - take care - have fun Donation by Nigel & Chris 05/04/08  

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Donation by Steph Wood 03/04/08  

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Alpaca wool shoes. The Peruvians swear by them, x Donation by Kimber 02/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Enjoy! Donation by Kasia Gibbs 01/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy the trip. x Donation by Keri 01/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both and have fun! xx Donation by Astrid Brook 01/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

the Alpaca are already looking worried..... Donation by Anon 31/03/08  

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