My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On Thursday 3rd May I will be setting out to walk from Bracknell to Bradford to raise money for Christians Against Poverty. 

I also want to raise awareness that, for anyone facing the hopelessness and despair brought on my debt, there is always hope and a solution.

After the failure of my business a few years ago, I faced unemployment and mounting debts.  I sank into a deep depression and didn't think I would ever be able to escape it.

Working with CAP and its Bracknell Centre over the last couple of years, I am now almost debt free and am enjoying a whole new outlook on life.  I have called my walk The Hope Challenge because, whilst I might not have found faith, I have found hope.

Please give what you can and sponsor me.  Your giving will enable CAP to reach more and more people across the country who are suffering the effects of debt as I was and who need to find the hope I now have. 

I will be hosted by a number of CAP Centres as I make my way North (thank you to all of you) finishing at CAP's Head Office in Bradford sometime on the 22nd May.  I shall keep you updated on my progress.

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Thanks.

 

Mark

My updates 3

Final day of walking today ! I should reach Jubilee Mill at around 2.00pm. Can't wait to meet everyeon there

22/05/12 10:24

Well into my last full day of walking and have just moved to my last map of 9. Nearly there !

21/05/12 12:15

Walking from Sheffield to Huddersfield today. Just one full day of walking left. This is the home straight !

20/05/12 17:41

My charity

Christians Against Poverty

Christians Against Poverty

Charity Registration No. 1097217

Christians Against Poverty is a national charity working in partnership with local churches across uk. CAP provides top quality debt counselling and practical support to see people released from the pressures of debt and given a hope for the future.

Donations 50

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Lucilla says very well done you're a star

Donation by Susan Harmer on 11/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, you should be very proud, as we all are.

Donation by Susan Harmer on 15/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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well done Mark !!!!!

Donation by peter gibson on 07/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Mark - you're a hero

Donation by Doreen Darke on 30/05/12

£10.00

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Well done Mark. From all at Matlock

Donation by Anne the baby sitter... on 30/05/12

£10.00

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Well done Mark

Donation by John From Derby on 30/05/12

£10.00

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Well done uncle mark!!!

Donation by Chloe Harmer on 28/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done, Mark An amazing achievement & a great inspiration to others!

Donation by Helen & Chris Dodwell on 24/05/12

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Well done Mark! I knew you could do it. See you on Friday

Donation by Richard White on 23/05/12

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Well done Bro a massive and fantastic achievement! Xxx

Donation by Nickie Harmer on 22/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Well done Mark - you made it!!!!!! Great job x

Donation by Helen Cottee on 22/05/12

£25.00

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Great job Mark!

Donation by James Evans on 22/05/12

£10.00

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Hi Uncle Mark. your fantastic, cant wait 2 see u . love the gang xx

Donation by sonia harmer on 21/05/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Mark.....Fantastic effort so far

Donation by phil jones on 19/05/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Enjoyed being part of your journey, Thank you for helping CAP. Keep your Hope alive.

Donation by John and Di Stone on 19/05/12

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Think what you are doing is amazing!

Donation by Katie Harnett on 18/05/12

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Well done Mark!! Amazing to hear how well you've done! Not far to go... Keep it up!!!

Donation by Pete and Alex Moon on 18/05/12

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Keep going Mark. You're doing brilliantly!!

Donation by Alan & Penny Lander on 15/05/12

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Hey Mark, What a fantastic thing to do! We watched you on the big screen Sunday night, Amazing!! Keep up the good work and be blessed.

Donation by Debbie and Robin Findlay on 14/05/12

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You finally got to do this ! Great watching your progress. Shall look forward to hearing the stories when you get back.

Donation by Andy and Janine on 14/05/12

Donation by Anonymous on 14/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark Ridgway on 14/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Was geat to meet you. Good luck for the rest of the walk. Geoff & Fiona

Donation by Geoff Adams on 13/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by CAROLINE HANBURY on 11/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Mark, you should be extremely proud of yourself!!

Donation by Mitchell Hewett on 10/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,580.00
  • Offline donations£20.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,600.00
  • Gift Aid£370.00

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