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Target: £3,450.00
Raised so far: £3,985.00
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.... Everest Base Camp Trek... am I mad? Possibly!!

Wow where to start without boring the pants off you.... guess my reasons why is a good place!   There are so many good causes but breast cancer is the one that has had a deep impact on my life.  Breast cancer has touched so many people that I know personally, some are still with us & sadly, some are not.  When my mum was diagnosed some years ago, it affected me even more & I will never forget the moment she told me.  After she had been in hospital & had her operation, I had gone to visit & can honestly say I have never been more humbled than I was that day by the women she was on the ward with.  They were all rallying round trying to make her feel better, even though they were all in similar positions.  After I left that day I remember bursting into tears in total respect & admiration for their strength of character. It made me really want to "do something" to help other women like them!

My mum was given the all clear this year so seems a very appropriate time to pull my finger out & stop talking about it!!  I had been looking for some time for a trek to do but nothing inspired me enough until I saw the Base Camp Everest trek.... which was obviously classed as an extreme challenge!  I am still spending alot of time thinking I must be slightly insane to put myself through it BUT I have a choice... many people do not!

Anyone that knows me will also know that I never do things by halves & this trek will challenge me in every way possible.  Apart from the losing weight, getting fit & tons of training (non of which come easily to me), there is the issue of trekking to 17,500ft, high altitude, no toilets, very little washing facilities, not much food & crossing gorges at extreme heights.  All taking me out of every single comfort zone I currently reside in! (have to say possibly the toilet bit is maybe the worst!)

But the one thing in all of this is the fact that Breast Cancer can affect any one of us at any time, including men, so that is the reason for me doing this & that is the thought that will keep me going!

In the words of Billy Ocean "when the going gets tough, the tough get going!"

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Breast Cancer Campaign gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 28% in tax aid is added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!  Thank you soooo much xxx

good luck with your trek. Lots of love from Sarah, Steve, Luke, Rachel and Sue and David Donation by David Stabbs 10/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and all the best on your trek Paula, I admire your strength and determination.xx Donation by Claire Button 06/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Paula!! Donation by Carol Crowther 05/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck paula up that mountain gal, shine like a star ur a credit to us all and to breast cancer campaign x Donation by lynn topliss 04/11/09  

£10.00

Good luck, Lots of Love, Michelle xxx Donation by Michelle Richards 02/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

The best of luck Paula, will be thinking of you xxx Donation by Andrea Longstaff 28/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! From the Hairdressing Awards and charity Gala evening - ESG Donation by Amber Massey 26/10/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

You will not know me but II was given the site by a friend Michael Heath ( through golf ). I wanted to support you how is it going? GOOD LUCK Tony Donation by Anthony Rogers 24/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Paula, i'm so proud to know you! Love you loads! Donation by Paula Barlow 11/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Money raised from fundraising bbqs Donation by Paula Downing 26/08/09  

£1,000.00

Donation by Anonymous 16/08/09  

£600.00 + £169.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Paula...your a tough cookie, im sure you,ll do brill! x Donation by Hayley Cook 16/07/09  

£5.00

Well done Paula, I admire your guts and determination to do this for a very good cause. I'll be thinking of you xxxx Donation by Elaine xx 03/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'll be with you every step of the way... in thought! Good luck xxx Donation by Pamela Downing 30/06/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Raised from 19mile sponsored walk from some great friends. Thank you! Donation by Paula Downing 31/05/09  

£1,000.00

Go for it Paula, good luck Donation by Michael & Maureen 10/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck, Paula. I think that you are very brave and know that you will succeed Donation by Sandy Cooper 16/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck, bring me back a prayer flag. Donation by Steve Brown 12/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration! Good luck! xx Donation by Jo Morton 09/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well proud of you xxx Donation by Sarah freeman 01/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best Paula x Donation by Tim Sheldon 30/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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