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Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £2,118.52
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My story

 
I would walk five hundred miles, and I would walk five hundred more, to be....

Well, five hundred kilometres anyway...thank you for visiting my fundraising page. As you may or may not know, I work for the Monkey Sanctuary down in sunny Cornwall and we are in the process of fundraising to build new enclosures for monkeys in need of rescue from sad and lonely lives as pets in the UK. We have recently rehomed 3 monkeys, Mickey, Tanya and Jackie, and we are hoping to house up to 10 more monkeys in the next three years. That's where you guys, a decent pair of walking shoes and a Spanish phrasebook come in.

There is an ancient route through Northern Spain called the Pilgrim's Trail (or the Camino Frances) which spans about 800 kilometres and I have come up with the genius idea that if I walk (some of) it then I can perhaps make some money and perhaps raise enough to build a new enclosure which means we can look after more monkeys and, if you sponsor me, you can get that warm glow that you get when you know you've done something nice for someone!

So, I decided on the nice, round figure of 500k which I hope to complete in 3 weeks. This will take me from Burgos to Santiago and should be a fantastic experience, whilst making some much-needed funds for a cause which is very close to my heart. Any donations to my target total (which is the approximate cost of an outdoor enclosure for up to 4 or 5 monkeys) will be hugely appreciated, as would you forwarding my link to anyone that might like to give to this well-deserving cause. Many, many thanks, Liz and the monkeys x For more info on the Monkey Sanctuary Trust and its work visit www.monkeysanctuary.org or call 01503 262 532 Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Monkey Sanctuary 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.

good luck from alice and the funkies Donation by alice mayne 17/04/06  

£10.00

Good luck! Donation by Mr Orange Monkey 28/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Liz - hope the feet are holding up Donation by Tricia 09/03/06  

£20.00

Donation by L Marchbanks 01/03/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

MOOOOCH!!!!!!!! Yeah mooch yeah!!! xxx Donation by Mooky Moo 26/01/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you are happy now liz!!Ja'ime says good luck! Donation by Laura Joss 19/01/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wonderful project Liz, good luck & lots of love Donation by Angela & David 18/01/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I hope it goes to good use! Donation by Caroline 10/01/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Anne & Hugh 02/01/06  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

How many kilometres will you be doing in the monkey costume? Donation by Helen's Dad 07/12/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

hope it all goes well, lots of luck Fxxx Donation by Felicity 23/11/05  

£5.00

Nice one Liz!! Woody will apreciate the practice walks- tell him I miss him! See ya soon!x Donation by Hannah McVey 02/11/05  

£5.00

Donation by Esther Beswick 11/10/05  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Will passed me the link, we wish you luck. love to the monkeys! Donation by Wildlife Art Ltd 11/10/05  

£20.00

Good luck Miss T. Donation by Hugo 10/10/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Will Foster-Kemp 10/10/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Remember to take lots of sugary snacks this time! :-) Donation by Clare Adams 10/10/05  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Do you have personal problem with your toe nails!! Donation by Kirsty 10/10/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You're the Mook Donation by Andy Press 10/10/05  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Hood 10/10/05  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It's a long way to Santiago - try and do as well as th wrinklies!!! Donation by Anna Tyson 09/10/05  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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