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My story

 

Most people start thinking about putting their feet up and taking it easy when they reach 70.  Not Walter Wells.  He's going on a walkabout . . .

For his 70th birthday - on December 13th - Dr. Wells, emeritus professor at California State University, author, and Marylebone resident, has decided to fly to Patagonia (one of the few places in the world with enough daylight in December!) to make a ONE-DAY, 70- KM TREK to raise funds for CANCERKIN.   Joan, Walter’s first wife of nearly 35 years and the mother of his three sons, died of the disease in 1996.  His second wife, Shelley, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, just one and a half years after they were married.  CANCERKIN’s dedicated team, which offers services seeking to treat the whole person, not just the cancer, provided Shelley and Walter with much needed care and support during a difficult time.

Walter and Shelley have invited some friends along for the trek.  ALL of the other women going on the WallyWalk have had breast cancer and every one of the WallyWalkers (6 in total) has been very personally affected by the disease. So trying to raise a bit of money through the walk just makes sense.

CANCERKIN is an important charity for breast cancer patients and their families, as the services it provides seek to treat the whole person, not just the cancer.  Its wide range of services supports a healing process and includes complementary therapies, one-to-one and group support, a specialist lymphoedema clinic, as well as factual information, seminars for health professionals, and funding for research.

Cancerkin urgently needs to secure it's future and we hope you can join us in helping raise funds towards such a good cause.   Cancerkin is a registered charity (no. 1085517) and its services are free of charge, regardless of where the patient happens to be treated. The charity receives no statutory funding but depends entirely on voluntary support.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure.  It is also the most efficient way to sponsor Cancerkin.  Cancerkin 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 the WallyWalk now!

Bon anniversaire Walter et bonne chance! And good luck to the whole team too! Donation by Martine 07/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lycka till! :) Donation by Jenny Eriksson 07/12/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday Donation by Lucy Salenger and Marvin Zonis 06/12/07  

£100.00

Happy birthday, Walter. Good luck to all. Donation by Gwen Jessen 06/12/07  

£50.00

Best wishes for you journey! Donation by Timothy Brennan 06/12/07  

£25.00

Go for it Walter. We are cheering you every step. Donation by Maria & Tony 05/12/07  

£50.00

Enjoy, Walter!!! See you in January... Donation by Donna and John Mullins 04/12/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck and many congratulations . Donation by Linda Silverman 03/12/07  

£20.00

In support of my good friend Caroline Donation by Tom Riley 02/12/07  

£20.00

Good luck Walter! Wish we were there with you. All the best, Bruce Donation by Bruce Rigal 01/12/07  

£700.00 + £197.44 Gift Aid

Donation by Linny and Pete 30/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a fantastic way to celebrate. Will be with you (in thought) every inch of the way. Love and luc Donation by Gloria Freilich 30/11/07  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Happy walking folks! Donation by Jennifer Sweet 30/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck on December 13th Donation by Annemarie Hunter 28/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 28/11/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Nick Bye 27/11/07  

£50.00

Donation by Sigs 27/11/07  

£50.00

Walter, you rock! Donation by Ann Koch 27/11/07  

£50.00

Good luck to you all! Donation by Liz Garrood 27/11/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Walter, you are truly an inspiration! Bravo! Donation by Mindy and John Hollar 26/11/07  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Good Luck and Happy Birthday Donation by Maj-Britt Kirchner 26/11/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday from America - Good luck to all for this worthy cause Donation by Pattie and Mac 25/11/07  

£25.00

Good luck Donation by Michaela Bergman 25/11/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

David-pls send me a sample of the beer! MB Donation by EB2-MVSN 25/11/07  

£20.00

go for it Donation by karen and tony 24/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck for the walk to everyone taking part - a very deserving cause. Donation by Mike and Wanda Wilson 24/11/07  

£50.00

What a wonderful idea - Good Luck! Donation by Lizzie Lorrimar 24/11/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 23/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Bryant Edwards 23/11/07  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

A great walk for a great cause! Donation by Donna & Bill Krepick 23/11/07  

£20.00
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