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My story

 

I must be mad!!!!!! ………..just signed up to trek the Great Wall of China in April 2010. It’s gonna be 11 days of sheer pain, but all for a good cause - The Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity.

You may or may not know, but I was diagnosed with skin cancer (Malignant Melanoma) in September 2005.  Being told you have cancer is extremely frightening, you always fear the worse but I pulled through following an intensive 6 months course of chemotherapy administered by my lovely nurse Jo, together with the support of my family. My Oncologist Consultant Professor Neville Davidson is the President of the charity – hence the link. Although I was lucky and didn’t need the support which the Helen Rollason Charity can provide, I wanted to raise money so that others would benefit from their support and expertise.

 

The Trek itself is a mammoth 11 day journey covering approximately 80km, on average trekking 5-6 hours per day. The Great Wall itself stretches 6000km in a dotted line across China. Building the Wall began in the 5th Century BC. I will trek through woodland and terraced farmland following the contours of the beautiful hills and mountains.  I will walk on old sections of the Great Wall, as well as restored sections.  I have been told that there are lots of steps to conquer, that’s if they don’t conquer me first!!! I will be stopping overnight in small hotels and local farmhouses so may have to give up on the everyday necessities and leave my straighteners at home!!! 

 

CHINA - Trek the Great Wall

8th - 18th April 2010
Itinerary

Day 1  -  Depart London for Beijing
Day 2  -  Arrive Beijing
Day 3  -  First view of Great Wall - trek around Huangyaguan
Day 4  -  Climb 'Heavens Ladder',  over 200 steps, following mountain ridges and Wall to a small village - Gubeiko          
Day 5  -  Trek up steep paths alongside the Wall to Jinshanlin
Day 6  -  Longest trek from Jinshanlin alongside a well-preserved section of Great Wall - zip slide across the lake
Day 7  -  A stunning walk up carefully restored steps taking us to the mountains one last time to Simatei
Day 8  -  Explore the Mutianyu section of the Wall; fabulous mountain views
Day 9  -  Hilly trek of restored wall at Juyongguan
Day 10 - Back to Beijing - visit the Forbidden City
Day 11 - Fly home to London

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Good luck! xx Donation by Sharon Furr 05/10/09  

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Hope your legs hold out All our love Mum & Dad xxxx Donation by Al Clayton 02/10/09  

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Good luck! I've walked a very, very tiny part of it, so make sure you have a good pair of boots! Donation by David Peck 12/08/09  

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Good Luck Sara Donation by Jim Rankin 03/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

keep on walking !! from the addisons Donation by Paul Addison 13/07/09  

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Well done Sara, Enjoy the whole experience you are so brave. xx Donation by Karen and Kevin Pyle 23/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Sara. You're a brave girl for tackling this. Donation by Anne & Bob Scott 13/06/09  

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Good luck with the wall, I am sure it will be a wonderful experience, well done for raising so much money! Donation by Alison, Brian & the Girls 12/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done for raising awareness of melanoma - a very close friend had the same cancer. All the very best for the trip & continued good health. Donation by Liz Haskew 31/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Your story is amazing! Very impressed by your strength of character. Wish you all the best for your trek. Your neighbours from No.3 xxx Donation by Deepak & Gaitry Bhogal 29/05/09  

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Go Girl - You can do it !! Donation by Derek Burgess 17/05/09  

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Good Luck from all of us at Trident Donation by Trident Marketing UK Ltd 13/05/09  

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Good Luck. I'm sure you will enjoy the hike. Donation by Manu Sood 10/05/09  

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wishing you well Donation by margaret nimmo 02/05/09  

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Have just completed your station quiz - thanks for entertaining us on a very boring day at work! Best wishes for the trek. Donation by Sam Weatherley 29/04/09  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Donation by Loueen 27/04/09  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Can't wait for our trek to China. We must be mad!! Good luck in getting your target and looking forward to meeting you next year x Donation by nicola williams 22/04/09  

£10.00

You will need a holiday after that. Donation by Penny Harvey 19/04/09  

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Have a great time. Enjoy. Donation by Carole James 16/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Sara, i hope you raise a lot of money for such a worthwhile cause. Donation by Colin Watson 16/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Can't believe Dougie only put a monkey in. He told me he,d pay anyfin to send u to China. Donation by Greg & Gill 15/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Sara ! Donation by Chester Windows 14/04/09  

£200.00

Go girl,take lots of pictures and plasters lol. What a fantastic experience! Donation by Tara/Alan Real 09/04/09  

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Good Luck Donation by Arthur Linton 01/04/09  

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Remind me to get my books up to date before you go! Donation by 1st Call Services 31/03/09  

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We hope you exceed your target and wish you every success. Donation by CSS Ltd 31/03/09  

£250.00

Wish I was on a sloat boat to China with you xx Donation by David Bain 31/03/09  

£50.00

we are jeolous of the wonderful views you will experience, but the hard work is all yours! Donation by Lin and Mick 31/03/09  

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good luck hope you do well Donation by margaret nimmo 28/03/09  

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good luck on your hike, hope you don't get too many blisters. xxx Donation by dougie nimmo 25/03/09  

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