My mother Eileen, born into a large Irish Catholic family, is blessed with having one brother and four sisters. They’re all close but it’s fair to say that a special bond exists between Aunty Penny and my mum. They’ve spent the last few summers together in Ireland, singing the songs and enjoying the craic.
Towards the end of last year my Aunty Penny was diagnosed as having cancer. As you read this, she’s undergoing a course of chemotherapy treatment to try to reduce the size of the tumour.
We’re praying every day that the chemo works and the operation to remove the tumour will be successful. She says the prayers are helping. Still, I feel pretty useless.
I know I’m not alone in being touched by cancer. But when you’re in this position you really feel you ought to be doing something.
So that’s why — in addition to making Viva the best North West PR consultancy by a country mile — I have been inspired to make our 2008 mission to raise money for Genesis, the Manchester-based breast cancer prevention charity.
On Sunday March 16 Team Viva will take part in a Three Peaks (Bolton style) Challenge. We’ll be tackling the mighty Great Hill, Winter Hill and Rivington Pike in one mad ramble. It’s about 15 miles of rugged moorland and, on a good day, God will give you great views of the Reebok.
Our aim is to raise at least four figures for Genesis but, of course, we need sponsors.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Genesis Appeal Company Ltd 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.
So please sponsor me now!
Many thanks for your support.
Tony G
Raised:
140%
Raised so far: £1,400.00
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Well done Tony! Donation by Piccadilly Partnership M/cr on 01/05/08 |
£25.00 |
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well done mate! Donation by Morgan on 23/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Don't just be doin 2 'cos it's windy Donation by as above on 12/03/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck ! Donation by Colletts Travel on 12/03/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Have a nice stroll! Donation by Tracey & Steve Cooper on 11/03/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Rather you than us ! Donation by Keith and Tricia on 06/03/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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See ya at the turf next year Donation by Lee Kershaw on 05/03/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Bring on the speedwalk Donation by David Webster on 29/02/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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I'll be thinking of you, good luck Donation by Yvonne Malley on 28/02/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Go BIG 'T' ! Do you want to borrow Sean's clogs? xxx Donation by Sean, Louise, Scarlet and Gabriel on 28/02/08 |
£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid |
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Run forest run Donation by Nick Harrison on 28/02/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Go team Viva! xx Donation by suzanne hazell on 28/02/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Tony & well done for getting up there & doing! Donation by Deborah Ashworth (Jack Turners) on 28/02/08 |
£30.00 |
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Good luck, Tony Donation by Andy Neild on 28/02/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Tony!! Hope all goes well for Penny. Donation by Mike Bridges on 28/02/08 |
£25.00 |
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Best foot forward first!! Donation by Robert Gibbons on 28/02/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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go tg!! Donation by The Viva chicks on 22/02/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck dude! Donation by Neil Bramwell on 12/02/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Bryn Lisle(Maysand) on 05/02/08 |
£50.00 |
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Good luck uncle Tony xxx Donation by George White on 03/02/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Cheryl Bosher on 31/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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WELL DONE TONY - EVERY LITTLE HELPS! Donation by Lesley Ainsworth on 30/01/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Keep up the good work Donation by Apple Transcription Limited on 29/01/08 |
£25.00 |
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Can you see Turf as well Donation by Phil Wilky on 28/01/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Richard Slater on 25/01/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £870.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £530.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,400.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £184.74 |
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