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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.

We hope you enjoy the walk & bike ride & we look forwrad to seeing you both on future Associates days out Donation by Herb & Chris Booth 10/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you have a great time climbimg- I have done those hills myself in my youth. Hope to see you again for a Salsa dance in the Highlands Angus. Donation by Jermaine from Salsa North 09/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best with the walk guys Donation by John & Glenys Lambie 09/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best Donation by Carolyn Simpson (Sophia Masuko) 09/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Really chuffed about you Chris. May you and your friends reach your target and beyond. Donation by Wendy Saxon 09/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy it! Donation by Pete Grant 08/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

we wil be routing for you! What about a sponsered beard shave!!! Donation by Graham and all at A.E.S. 08/05/08  

£100.00

Good luck from all of us at DO! Donation by DO Good 08/05/08  

£25.00

! Donation by Atkin 08/05/08  

£20.00

good luck! will be thinking of you all Donation by holly 08/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wonderful gesture, good luck to all the family xx Donation by Laura Lumley 08/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best and thinking of you all! Donation by Sophia,Nyasha +Ruva 08/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Have a good one. Sending sunshine.x Donation by Rajer,sam and fin 08/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to all in raising the money for a worthwhile cause Donation by Gary Mann (Sophia's colleague) 08/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck! We will be thinking of you xx Donation by Ruthy + her boys 07/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Lots of Love. Nick x Donation by Nick Danan 07/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope the sun shines for you :-D Donation by Shona 07/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Chris, next, the Matterhorn! Donation by Wal & Mary 07/05/08  

£50.00

Work that body. Donation by Andrew Murray 07/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck all & have fun! Eugene - nice to see your Photoshop skills put to such good use too. ;o) Donation by Abi Newell 07/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't get an heart attack going up that mountain old man... Donation by Mikael 07/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

hike! Donation by casper 07/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

go team! Donation by shann 07/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I'm guessing Jimmy Choo's don't do walking boots?! I'll be thinking of you all, best of luck Donation by Nomes 07/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck !! Donation by Jackie Williamson 07/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Hope the weather stays good for you. Donation by Mark Kelly (Olivia's colleague) 25/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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