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Target: £50,000.00
Raised so far: £67,242.51
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

Our son, Tim, like many 23 year-olds, dreamed of going to Germany to support England in the World Cup Finals. It helped to sustain him during the long months of chemotherapy.  Sadly, he couldn't make that trip – he died of acute leukaemia in December 2005. It is a little known fact that leukaemia and other blood cancers are the most common cause of non-accidental  death in young adults in the UK. Tragically, only 30-40% survive long-term.

To honour his dream and raise awareness of the plight of teenagers and young adults with leukaemia, I have walked the 550 miles from home in Essex to Wembley Stadium and from there to Frankfurt and the World Cup. Now that Sandra and I are home from our adventure, we want to thank everyone for their  kind donation and words of support. We have so many happy memories of the people we met and the places we visited on our journey. Had Tim recovered, he would have loved walking with us and raising money for research but we know he was with us all the way.

 

We are delighted with the amount of money we have already raised with the help of so many people. But there is much more to be done to help teenagers and young adults with leukaemia to have a better chance to make their dreams come true. So please sponsor me or if you already have then please take a moment to send the link to our online fundraising page to someone you know. Our page can be found at: http://www.justgiving.com/walkingtotheworldcup

 

If you have any other fundraising ideas, no matter how crazy, please send me an email at john.reeve@supanet.com or see Tim's website at www.thetimreevecharitabletrust.org.uk

 

Please keep in touch with our websites and read about our future plans. As Julian said, 'Each step is a step forward for someone else’s future'.

Best wishes,

JOHN and SANDRA

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Leukaemia Research Fund 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.

Many thanks for your support.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations Donation by Anne Marie Callaghan 14/06/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Heard about it from Chris. Hope you reach your target. Donation by Stephen Gregg 14/06/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 13/06/06  

£100.00

Good Luck Donation by Jacqui 12/06/06  

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Good Luck on your journey Donation by Maggie 12/06/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Buy Walkstrong wristbands at Walkingtotheworldcup.com Donation by Walkstrong 12/06/06  

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Keep going and get that Target. Well Done Donation by MIKE KING 12/06/06  

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Donation by john watts 12/06/06  

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Heard you on Radio2, admire you greatly, good luck Donation by Peter Moran 12/06/06  

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Good Luck & Enjoy! Donation by Rosie 11/06/06  

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I am sure Tim is with you every step of the way Donation by Trissy Boy's Auntie Gina 11/06/06  

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I was very moved by your story. Donation by Mary 11/06/06  

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Collected from all at the BHRFC dinner dance in Wickham Bishops last night Donation by Beacon Hill Rovers FC 11/06/06  

£143.00

Best wishes x Donation by NK 11/06/06  

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Hope that you make it Germany !! Donation by Andy,Emma & Camille 11/06/06  

£20.00

walk the good walk fella all the best the berry family Donation by john patrick berry 11/06/06  

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Good Luck in your fundraising efforts Donation by Caroline Caple 10/06/06  

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I heard you on Radio 5 and found what you had to say very moving and inspiring. Donation by David Coupe 10/06/06  

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All the very best. Good luck in this heat Donation by geoff ROY 10/06/06  

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i HEARD ABOUT THIS ON THE RADIO , I HOPE YOU RAISE A LOT OF MONEY Donation by j4jo 10/06/06  

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Just listening to rerun of J/W sunday show in tears good luck - hope England win for you and your s Donation by anne 10/06/06  

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GOOD ON YOU....... Donation by CZES & KATHY 10/06/06  

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Donation by ROB 09/06/06  

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Good Luck and Best Wishes Donation by Mike 09/06/06  

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What you're doing is a fantastic tribute to the memory of your son. Donation by Jonathan Steinberg 09/06/06  

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Heard you on 5 Live. Well done and good luck in reaching your target Donation by H Dubberley 09/06/06  

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Donation by Peter Phillips 09/06/06  

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Heared you on Radio 2 and felt very moved by what you are doing. Good luck. Donation by Sue and Adrian Hawes 08/06/06  

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Keep strong -all of Britain is behind you Donation by Phil C 08/06/06  

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* Total raised online: £13,250.00
  Offline donations: £53,992.51
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