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... we did it!!- in very wet and windy conditions we struggled to the top of Ingleborough on Saturday! - very grateful for compass and map to navigate off the top as visibility very low with driving rain and gusty wind - just what you'd expect on midsummers day - not! we've smashed our target for fund-raising however this site remains live for a further 4 weeks so if anyone hasn't got round to sponsoring us yet there's still time.

A big THANKS to all who have supported us!

As some of you already know, Chris (husband to Elaine and father to Angus, Sophie, Olivia and by marriage Steven and Eugene!) was diagnosed with a rare GIST tumour in November 2007 -  since then he has been under the care of the valiant staff at the Christie Hospital, without whose expertise he might no longer be with us.
 
The Rickman family would like to give something back to this pioneering and incredible hospital and ask for your support as we undertake an ambitious (and hopefully not foolish!) charity climb!
 
In June we are returning to the Yorkshire Dales, home of countless childhood holidays and full of fond memories. We aim to climb Ingleborough the 2nd highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales National Park - the route we propose to take is around 10 miles and a hard climb up to  2,346 feet, 723 metres. This is no mean feat considering the last time an ascent of this nature was made by this particular family team was a good many years ago and we are all older, and far less fit!

And, as if he's not doing enough already, Chris has just started training for the Manchester to Blackpool Bike ride - a wopping 60 miles on his bicycle - also in aid of The Christie Hospital. The ride is on Sunday 13 July  starting at 08:30 in Albert Square Manchester and finishing (sometime!) at the Mirror Ball on the South Promenade, Blackpool. 

Please support us with as much or as little as you can - the cause is a very worthy one and we would love to see our efforts rewarded with a handsome sum for the Christie!
 
Thanks so much

P.S. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor : Christie's 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.

well done Sophie & family - a great achievement Donation by Amelia Hills 25/07/08  

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Well Boss, This is the weirdest way to do a triathalon, so what are you going to swim - the salt bath in Bad Sooden? see you Sunday. Donation by Ian B 11/07/08  

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Well weathered!! Donation by David 08/07/08  

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from Strathspey Mountain Club Donation by Victoria 08/07/08  

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THANKS for all the advice/help Donation by Brian Red 07/07/08  

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Congratulations, what an achievement, you are amazing! Donation by Dave Tughan 30/06/08  

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Well done! That looks like quite a storm! ;-) Donation by Will Perrin 26/06/08  

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Hi Chris sorry a bit late with this but better late than never and weel done on the walk, wish I could be with you for cycle, off on Paris ride soon Donation by Pauline Gibbs 26/06/08  

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Well Done! Donation by Jo Rubin 26/06/08  

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Awesome stuff! Donation by Emma Mc 25/06/08  

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Good luck, 10 miles is a long way uphill - hope you have your blister plasters to the ready! Donation by Nay 20/06/08  

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good luck! Donation by Katie B 19/06/08  

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Good luck - great cause. Donation by Crissie Ricotta 19/06/08  

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Enjoy the day, best of luck with weather Donation by John Suttie 18/06/08  

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Good to hear of you again Knowing you you will do all you set yourself with your family beside you All the best Donation by Fred&Luise, Bower, Wakefield 18/06/08  

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Good luck and I hope you have good weather! Donation by Paul K 17/06/08  

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Best wishes from John as well Donation by Jan Summerfield 16/06/08  

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Good Luck and have a great family outing! S xx Donation by Sadhana Patel 16/06/08  

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Good luck Donation by Maria, Felix and Jack 16/06/08  

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Good luck! Don't forget to stretch!! Donation by Becky Clarke 16/06/08  

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Donation by Diane 16/06/08  

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Lots of Love and Good Luck, I am sure it will be an amazing feeling once you reach the top Donation by Gurpreet Gill 16/06/08  

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Good luck with tying your shoes the next day! Lots of love xxx Donation by Susan Bracken 15/06/08  

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Goodluck! :) Donation by Souad 15/06/08  

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Wishing you luck from Rob at Steppin' Out Dance Centre Donation by Robert Burgess 12/06/08  

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Best of luck!!! Donation by Andy W 09/06/08  

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go eugie! great cause and if you survive the ride you'll feel really good. after a while. Donation by tim j 07/06/08  

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Enjoy it even if it does hurt! Donation by Tony & Anne Wilkinson 06/06/08  

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Good luck to you all. A bit of a stroll for a man like you Chris. You really are a star and have gre Donation by Nick & Bev Foster 04/06/08  

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Wishing you all lots of luck & have fun! Donation by Caroline Gadd 04/06/08  

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