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Pounding the Pennines - 24 August - 13 September 2012
www.poundingthepennines.com

Father and daughter hike 268 miles in 21 days over the Pennine Way to raise money for Mountain Rescue. Please help us raise our target of £2,000 for a defibrillator.

Over a Christmas tipple the prospect of a 2012 challenge was raised. It was agreed that Peter & Jen should walk the Pennine Way also known as “the roughest, hilliest and physically testing areas that England can throw at you”.

268 miles (providing we don’t get lost) from Edale in the Peak District, a skip through the Dales, a hop over Hadrian’s Wall, through the Cheviots to arrive at Kirk Yelham 21 days later.

Why? Because in January 2011, my friend suffered a fall in the peaks which left her with a fractured spine. We were rescued by the most incredible team of volunteers known as ‘Glossop Mountain Rescue’. All living to tell the tale, thanks to this amazing team – it was only right that Pounding the Pennines was about raising money and awareness for this special service which runs entirely on donations from you.

Mountain Rescue needs donations to stay operational and provide the equipment to conduct rescues and training. After rebuilding their demolished HQ, funds are desperately needed. Please help me raise £2000 for a defibrillator and other rescue equipment which is needed to save lives.

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Dad and I would like to send a huge thank you to each of you for donating. We are excited and nervous about the next month but thanks to you, it will all be worthwhile. Don't forget to join in along the way, we start on Friday and you can follow us on www.poundingtheppenines.com

22/08/12 11:14

One HUGE thank you to the wonderful Mr. Rishton for his donation. John, thank you so much!!

15/08/12 13:29

Thank you so much to Anne for her huge donation x

05/08/12 21:43

Thank you so much for your donations - Im delighted to share this amazing website with you www.poundingthepennines.com - save it to your favourites and follow our adventure!

31/07/12 11:21

One enormous thank you for the two donations from readers of the Glossop Advertiser and Sale Messenger. I'm so touched by the kindness of strangers. Thank you xxx

29/07/12 10:51

My Teams

My company

My charity

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team

Charity Registration No. 1039742

Glossop Mountain Rescue Team are a team of highly trained volunteers providing a search and rescue service to lost, injured and distressed people within the Peak District area of Kinder, Bleaklow and Black Hill. The Team is available 24/7 and rely 100% on donations, which are gratefully received.

Donations 126

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Well done Jen, sorry it has taken me so long to donate! x

Donation by Tracey Hammonds on 08/10/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Jen Smith on 01/10/12

£84.00

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Richard Hutton and Liz Hirst donations

Donation by Richard Hutton and Liz Convery on 29/09/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done Jen! Great effort xxx

Donation by Bex & Simon Cook xxx on 18/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done to both of you!! Have a well deserved rest now :-) xx

Donation by Katie Murray on 18/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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well done guys! really hope you were able to celebrate your achievment("glug" "glug").

Donation by tom ashbrook on 14/09/12

£25.00

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Well done you x

Donation by Laura Wade on 13/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation from Dad! - ( I Tried to round it up to 4K but you already broken that !! )

Donation by Jim Smith on 13/09/12

£34.31

+ £8.58 Gift Aid

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Individual donations from Barry, Pauline, Colin, Rob & Colin.

Donation by Anonymous on 13/09/12

£80.00

+ £20.00 Gift Aid

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Great effort from you both! Enjoy the wedding

Donation by Richard Hogben on 13/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Had I joined you, cud have told you 1 of my jokes & had time to finish! Gr8 effort from you both.

Donation by Charles Sellers on 09/09/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Awesome achievement guys and a superb cause which I've nearly needed myself!

Donation by Rob Orwin @berticusdan on 06/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck

Donation by philip healing on 30/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck with your efforts.

Donation by Nick & Linda Bainbridge on 29/08/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Chris and Barbara on 28/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ellie and Lisa on 28/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck jen and poppa smith! You're doing great, makes me tired just thinking of it! Xxx

Donation by Jessica Rose on 27/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 26/08/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck to you and your Dad xxx

Donation by cecilia freeman on 26/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the walk!

Donation by George Jacobs on 24/08/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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So proud of you Jen! Wishing you lots of luck over the next 21 days with lots of laughs too! x

Donation by Sarah Ziegler on 24/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A fantastic journey and a great 'destination' - bravo to both of you. Hope its just as enjoyable as it worthy. Good luck and keep talking !

Donation by Allan Evans on 23/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by BDO individual cake donations on 23/08/12

£42.11

+ £10.53 Gift Aid

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Hi Jen, Hope you will be able to get the old codger over all the rough ground without carrying him. Best Wishes Mike,Lynn,Claire & Simon

Donation by Michael Younger on 23/08/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck and Have fun Hun - We're so proud of you! xx

Donation by wendy hearnshaw on 22/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,620.42
  • Offline donations£553.00
  • Text donations£25.00
  • Total raised£4,198.42
  • Gift Aid£719.11

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