My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

Last year I was set a challenge - to become a 'proper Ben Nevis type hill-walker' whilst staying safe, having fun and getting fit.  My adventures, insights and comments can be found at www.countrywalking.co.uk - look under staff/blogs.

As I move from being a 'new walker' to a more experienced(!) and confident hill-walker I have found that there is no room for ego on the hills/mountains.  So how can I  complete my challenge without it being just about that?  More than just 'Hey, look at me - aren't I clever'?

Over the years I have known several people and families affected by cancer, including my own mum, and I'm sure many of you may have also been affected, or know people who have.  Marie Curie Cancer Care are exlemporary in the work they carry out and the care and support they give to so many and I am so proud to have been accepted onto their Ben Nevis Challenge on September 15th.  Now, as I trudge up the mountain I know that I'm helping to make a difference and that my sweat, tears and blisters will be worth every step in helping to raise every penny possible for this outstanding charity.

If you've been reading my blog (and hopefully that's what's led you here) or if you are a friend/colleague, you will know how much this challenge means to me and how, together, we can make a very real and practical difference in the world.

So please, dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Marie Curie Cancer Care 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.

Go on....sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Sturdy Girl

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Marie Curie Cancer Care

Marie Curie Cancer Care

Charity Registration No. 207994 (England & Wales) and SC038731 (Scotland)

Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing, totally free, to give people with terminal cancer and other illnesses the choice of dying at home, supported by their families. It runs nine Marie Curie Hospices across the UK offering free specialist care for patients and support for families. The charity conducts palliative care research to find better ways of caring for terminally ill people and also funds scientists who investigate the causes and treatments of cancer. Charity Registration No 207994 (England & Wales) and SC0 38731 (Scotland)

Donations 9

Good luck with the climb. Hope it goes brilliantly. Caroline & Warner x

Donation by Caroline on 07/09/07

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

If I can do it, then you most certainly can! Go get Ben!

Donation by Estelle on 23/08/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck girl! Save some Kendal Mint Cake for me!

Donation by Jillian Bell on 15/06/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck.

Donation by Julie Gallagher on 06/06/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Hiking Sturdy Girl!

Donation by Sara on 04/06/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Tracy!!!

Donation by Chloe Gunter on 31/05/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you, looking forward to hearing all about it

Donation by harriet on 31/05/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

well done. Break a leg! Or rather, dont break a leg! Have fun.

Donation by jim bowen on 24/04/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, have a wee dram and think of us when you reach the top!

Donation by Michael and Lynne on 20/04/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£110.00
  • Offline donations£346.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£456.00
  • Gift Aid£31.03

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