Paula Cowperthwaite is fundraising for Walk the Walk

Paula Cowperthwaite's Fundraising Page

Playtex Moonwalk 2009

on 16/05/2009

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Raising money for

Walk the Walk

Charity Registration No. SC029572

Walk the Walk is a grant making charity committed to raising funds for vital breast cancer causes. Every year thousands of women and men raise money for us by taking on one of our Power Walking challenges which include The MoonWalk London or Edinburgh and The SunWalk Bristol or Newcastle.

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Paula Cowperthwaite

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Raised: 101%

Target: £350.00
Raised so far: £352.50

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My story

*****STOP PRESS*****

I completed the Moonwalk in 8 hours 40 minutes. Thank you to all those who have sponsored me. Your support meant a great deal to me on the night, and will make a huge difference to those who benefit from the funds raised.

My blog has a blow by blow account of the night and my photos can be seen on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=95298&id=647127174&l=4be0902bb1

*****STOP PRESS*****

Hiya! Thanks for visiting my fundraising page, and I hope you will stay long enough to leave your card details behind.

On 16^th May 2009 I will be doing the Moonwalk. Possibly not in a Michael Jackson sty-lee but it really depends what mood I’m in at the time. No, instead I will be walking 26.2 miles through the streets of London, starting at midnight. Yes, the time I usually get snuggled in to bed for a good night’s sleep. Oh, and did I mention I’ll be doing it in a bra.

And why am I doing this? Well it is a question I have been asking myself a lot on my training walks, but at the end of the day it is for a very good cause. Breast cancer.

Put simply (info from Cancer Research UK);

Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK.
In the UK in 2005 more than 45,500 women were diagnosed with breast cancer, that’s around 125 women a day.
Each year around 300 men in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Breast cancer incidence rates have increased by more than 50% over the last twenty-five years.

So the chances are that someone you know has been affected by breast cancer, and by raising oodles of sponsorship money we can make the situation better.

I did once walk 15 miles when I was 13, but I’m not sure that is going to help me too much. So I’ve set up a blog to track the serious amount of training I’m going to have to put in for this – check it out at www.paulasmoonwalkblog.blogspot.com. If you want to join me on a walk, give me a shout.

So, please, please, please sponsor me. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. If you are a UK taxpayer, please ensure you GiftAid your donation as this means WalktheWalk get even more money but it doesn’t cost you any extra.

Thanks a million in advance. I can’t believe I’m doing this. Did I mention the bra?

Paula

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P.S. If you are female, over the age of 18, and haven't had cancer, please consider signing up for the Breakthrough Generations study at http://www.breakthroughgenerations.org.uk/index.html Thank you.

	Well done Paula, how are the blisters? Donation by Matt Moles 02/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done - hope you've recovered now! Donation by Susannah Leask 01/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done you! Donation by Kate T 19/05/09	£5.00
	well done! Donation by Greg Thomas 19/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done x Donation by Susanne 18/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Hope you're not lame on hind leg Donation by Andy Paterson 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Better late than never - hope there's not too many blisters! Donation by Beauty 18/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done! Amazing Donation by Jennie 18/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you honey, good luck! xx Donation by Adele (Dingledel) 16/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Gabrielle 14/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Caroline J 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - fight the blisters!! Donation by Michael R 12/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Paulita! Donation by Sila 11/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Paul Wallis 11/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Michael W 11/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paula - make sure you have your fluffy slippers waiting at home!! Donation by Caroline T 11/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	fingers crossed for a blisterless walk Donation by ellen 06/05/09	£5.00
	Good luck. Will be waiting for you at the end! Donation by Steve 05/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done so far, Paula. All the best for the walk. Donation by Kath 01/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Make sure Ste has a foot spa waiting at the end. Good luck x Donation by kate j 01/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Pauwa!!xx Donation by Sarah 28/04/09	£20.00
	Good Luck Paula! Have a great time x Donation by liz curmi 02/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Hope the training's going OK, despite weather and I hope minus blisters! Donation by annmarie 10/02/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Julie S 09/02/09	£8.00 + £2.26 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Paula, have a great time on the moonwalk! Donation by Calv 03/02/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	All the best Paula xx Donation by Andrea 29/01/09	£5.00
	Good luck Paula x Donation by CraftyCarol 06/01/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	happy training Donation by Ellen 05/01/09	£5.00
	All the best, Paula! Donation by Hazel 05/01/09	£10.00
	test donation - sponsoring myself - how sad! Donation by Paula Cowperthwaite 05/01/09	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£235.00
Offline donations:	£117.50
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£52.18

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