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My story

 

... 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.

Hopefully the hills will be alive with the Rickmans!! Donation by The Stephensons & Birkins 03/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a challenge - good luck! Donation by The Wigleys 31/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Angus 30/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Graham Sage 30/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Nick Grinham 30/05/08  

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Thanks for keeping us updated across the pond - Good luck with biking and hiking! Donation by Dawn & Mike Rhodes 29/05/08  

£75.00

Carpe diem! Donation by Watson 29/05/08  

£10.00

Good Luck! U can do it Donation by 3ya 29/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't forget the Kendal mint cake! Donation by James, Siân and Peanut 29/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Thanks guys! Have added your donations to make sure I don't spend them! So grateful for your support. S XXX Donation by Dave O, Matthew H, Neil H & Helen H 29/05/08  

£70.00

YOU CAN DOO ITTTT!!! Donation by Raj P 29/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Love and best wishes from Aviemore Donation by Mike, Jayne, Matt and Maria 28/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

And another pint in the upstairs bar of the Stromness. Hope you'll be leading the singing on the climb Angus! Donation by Ali Skene 28/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

so so so much love! Donation by Vanessa Spiro 27/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope the weather.is good to you, enjoy ! Donation by Charles & Mavis 27/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Wendy Sinclair 23/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Louise Stevenson 23/05/08  

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Good luck Donation by Dorothy Carse 20/05/08  

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Good luck to you all, what a wonderful thing to do. Donation by Caroline Osborne 20/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Steven 20/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Ingleborough eh? - We can watch you on http://www.ingleboroughwebcam.co.uk/...make sure you wave! Donation by mike s 19/05/08  

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And a pint of very cold Guinness in the Flattie, Angus! Donation by Maureen 19/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done Sophie. A wonderful thing to do for an amazing charity. Close to my heart too. Good Luck! Donation by Jo Nuttall 19/05/08  

£10.00

Great cause, great effort - well done mate!!! Donation by JB (DO) 16/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Mo & Paula 16/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sophie - Good Luck! Donation by Sian Davies 15/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Climb every mountain ..... Donation by Alex and Elizabeth 15/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

xxx Donation by henny christy siah george theo lois 15/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all! Donation by Swapnil 15/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck :-) Donation by Primo 15/05/08  

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