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My story

 
Hello there

 

Thank you for taking the time to visit this web site.  In January 2006 I took the momentous decision to undertake the Inca trail to Machu Picchu in and to raise money for a very worthwhile cause:N Ireland Hospice Care.  Most of us know someone who has died of a terminal illness.  I believe that hospices support people to die with dignity and as little pain as possible.  It is for this reason that I have chosen Northern Hospice Care to benefit from the challenge I am undertaking.

 

My target is to raise at least £5.000  The challenge itself takes 10 days and includes a few days to acclimatise to the high altitude that is in excess of 12,000 feet.  Over the next few months I will not only be raising money but will also be raising my general level of fitness to enable me to trek up and down mountains for 6-8 hours a day.  Those of you who know me well will smile when I tell you that I will be sleeping in a small dome tent for a few nights for the first time in my life.  I generally like 5 star accommodation so this trek has me well out of my comfort zone.

 

I hope you will support me financially in this BIG CHALLENGE.  By doing so you will be supporting the Hospice to continue to provide excellent care to  children and adults who have life threatening illnesses and support for their families at this challenging time.  Originally I was to undertake this Challenge in 2007 but I became unable to complete this due firstly to illness and secondly to the death of my beloved Bill Longridge, my former husband and best buddy who died of pulmonary fibrosis in December 2007 just as we were about to consider the need for Hospice services.  I am well enough now to undertake the Challenge in May 2009 and dedicate this trek to his memory.  Bill, I know you will be with me in spirit and give me a spiritual hand when the going gets tough! 

 

With thanks

Sonia 

Great achievement & dedication---well done Donation by Vivien Hutchinson 05/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Sonia, you're a star and a constant inspiration in my life. So glad to be able to count you as a friend. Donation by Teresa Mc Bride 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope the trip goes well. Best wishes Donation by alison 10/06/09  

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Good luck Mum - we're so very proud of you. Looking forward to seeing you (and taking in your washing!) when you get back to London. xx Donation by Tim and Charl 19/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

With very best wishes for your upcoming hike in Peru. We will be with you in spirit and Bill will be walking with you. Love and big hugs xoxo Donation by Ingrid Darragh 18/05/09  

£20.00

Superb. Great for the Hospice and great for you. Donation by Ivan Bell 17/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck sonia sounds like a challenge to me but worth every bit of it for a very worthwhile cause. Enjoy! Donation by alex mellon 15/05/09  

£10.00

Wonderful! Bill would be so proud xox Donation by Ian Cranston 13/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We are so very proud of your commitment to the charity and your adventurous spirit! Congrats on all you have achieved so far and enjoy the trek! xx00 Donation by Kieran, Damian and Elisha 13/05/09  

£20.00

I wish you all the luck. Take what you can from the experience as you have given enough in return x Donation by Marcia and Roland Meadows 11/05/09  

£10.00

Good luck Sonia! Donation by The coffee shop, Dundrum 11/05/09  

£20.00

Good luck! Donation by Castle Murray House, Donegal 11/05/09  

£9.00

Good Luck Sonia. xx Donation by Paula Williams 04/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - you are doing something most of us only dream of. x Donation by sarah boyd 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Our thoughts go with you. Hope it goes well. Donation by Peter and Anne 21/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck! xx Donation by Gill & Arnie 21/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope you feel the love & gratitude coming your way and that it makes the going easy for you. xox Donation by Angela Newbrook 20/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

What a wonderful adventure & for such a worthwhile cause. You go girl!!! Donation by Lesley McIntyre 19/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Sonia - will say a prayer for you. Donation by Lorna Loughran 16/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a fabulous time!! Donation by Alison Swift 16/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Glad to hear you're nearly ready for the off! We'll be thinking about you a lot and look forward to hearing about it when you return! D x Donation by David McCauley 16/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You are an inspiration! Donation by Jacqui Kerr 16/04/09  

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I so wish I was doing that hike with you...on my to do list. Good luck. xox Donation by Vincent Creelan 16/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I will be with you in spirit! Donation by Jenny Grainger 16/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Wishing you every success as you embark on this most worthwhile challenge. Donation by Glen and Kathryn 07/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

From your neighbours at no. 18. Thanks for supporting such a great cause our son Connor loves his stays at the Hospice. Good Luck ! Donation by McNeill Family 06/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All the best Sonia. Hope it goes well. What an achievement this will be! Donation by Jane McClenaghan 05/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck my friend. God Bless You xx Donation by Sue Williamson 04/05/07  

£50.00

From your walking partner; I'll be with you every step of the way (metaphorically!) Go, girl! Donation by Michael & Jean Withers 18/11/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have a wonderful trip xxx Donation by Katrina & Brian 03/09/06  

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