Raised: 134%
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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donation by M.Dudley chelmsford rfc 31/05/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Heard about this from Chris- great idea, best ofd luck Donation by Steve Haworth 31/05/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and best wishes from a German living in England. Donation by Thomas 30/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a fantastic challenge! All the best. Donation by Jane Smithson 30/05/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the walk. What a wonderful thing you are doing. Donation by Michelle & Jimmy 30/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Buy Walkstrong wristbands at Walkingtotheworldcup.com Donation by Walkstrong 30/05/06  

£10.00

For my brave friend and his courageous family. I think that what you are doing is incredible xx Donation by Natalia Damm (Tail) 30/05/06  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Ran 30/05/06  

£50.00

Donation by Neil Morgan 30/05/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck on your long walk in memory of your inspirational son. Donation by Robert Jones 30/05/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck with the walk Dan. It was lovely to meet you in the Living Bar. Enjoy Germany x Donation by Janet Jackson 29/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lovely to have a few words this morning - have been thinking of you all - our love to you all Donation by Linda Hopkinson 29/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

AFC Wimbledon's unofficial fanzine would like to offer our support for your worthy cause. Good luck! Donation by Womble Underground Press 29/05/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK Donation by AMIR SALAHI 28/05/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck to you all from all of us. Donation by Sarah, Mike, Tom & Jess Helliwell 28/05/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck with your walk. Donation by Wendy Morse 28/05/06  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

My wife, Venetia, died on 24th December 2005 of AML, aged 29. My thoughts are with you. Donation by anonymous 28/05/06  

£50.00

Wishing you the very best and so glad Jenny and Reg are able to help Donation by Penny Clayton 27/05/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Buy Walkstrong wristbands Walkingtotheworldcup.com Donation by Walkstrong 27/05/06  

£26.00

What a brilliant thing to be doing. Good luck! Donation by Fiona Shannon 27/05/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Saw Chris & Tom in the YP. Best of luck to all of you on the walk. Donation by Dean & Jean Saville 26/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Buy Walkstrong wristbands walkingtotheworldcup.com Donation by Walkstrong 26/05/06  

£2.00

Buy Walkstrong wristbands walkingtotheworldcup.com Donation by Walkstrong 26/05/06  

£2.00

Buy Walkstrong Wristbands walkingtotheworldcup.com Donation by Walkstrong 26/05/06  

£2.00

What a wonderful gesture on your part. The best of luck. Donation by Sheila Nicholls 26/05/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Mary 26/05/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your Walk and for a well deserved Charity xxx Donation by Sarah Edwards 26/05/06  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Good for you John. Bring home the Cup! Donation by Jamie Reeve 26/05/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a wonderful tribute. Best of luck. Donation by Stephanie Ford 26/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Pete 26/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £53,992.51
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