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My story

 

MISSION COMPLETED

'You are not a man if you have not been to the Great Wall' - so the saying goes in China.

WE DID IT!!! and there were literally 1000's and 1000's of steps! We had an amazing experience and loved every minute. The Great Wall  is one of the most amazing constructions in the world today - known in China as The Ten Thousand Li Wall, it zigzags over 6300ks from east to west over the undulating terrain of northern China, and took tens of millions of people to construct over a period of more than 2000 years.

 
On behalf of Teens Unite Fighting Cancer we would like to thank you all for supporting us, whether it was by donation, helping us raise money, or just by giving us the mental support and good wishes we needed to complete the venture. The fundraising itself and the challenge of the trek has truly broadened our horizons.  We have raised nearly £5,000 between us and this has made it all so, so worthwhile.

We've written a full account of the 10-day trek, which is just too long to incude here, but you can read this on www.teensunitefightingcancer.org/index.php?aid=171 - you can always just skim thru and get an idea of what it was all about. There are also a good selection of photos which show how steep most of it was and the terrain we covered - you may notice that some of them were not taken on the Wall, and they show some of the experiences we enjoyed in China just before the trek began.

We have learned that the Chinese are not religious but superstitious, not military but political, very proud of their history, sort out their problems the Confucius way, welcoming to tourist, but most of all warm, enthusiastic and friendly - and we take home the memory of the local Chinese in the park ballroom dancing complete with gowns, kite flying, tai chi with bat and ball, sword and stakes, formation dancing, keep fit, knitting, hat making, dominos, cards and feather football - wanting us to join in, and so we did.

Thank you all so much for your support 

'It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop' - Confucius 551BC-479BC

Judy and Zigi x

great achievement, well done Donation by anonymous 06/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations - a great achievement Donation by Teddy 20/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you lots of luck and good strong muscles that will carry you the length of the wall! Donation by Linda Breistig 08/05/09  

£50.00

You are an true inspiration beautiful lady - we love you! xxx Donation by Tally Parr 04/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic cause, have a great trip Donation by John & Dorothy Leggett 10/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All the best and don't break a leg Donation by Dave & Janice Mills 09/04/09  

£50.00

A great effort Donation by Robin & Trish Burnett 08/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

thank you all my yoginis for your generosity I'll alute you with the Warrior on the Wall! Donation by yoginis 06/04/09  

£95.00

You're completely off your rockkers but "rock on" anyway! Donation by Victoria Parr 30/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Sarah & Paul 18/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just in time, now go for it Zigi. LOL Donation by Barry & Mo Townsend 13/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We know you'll do it - have a great time! Donation by Jane & Bill 10/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Really good luck and a great cause, wish I was doing it with you! Donation by Virginia Dearden 03/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck x Donation by Anonymous 30/01/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by richard & annie 29/01/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck with all those steps Donation by Vickie and Riccardo 28/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

thank you my lovely students for all your support Donation by yoga students 25/01/09  

£105.00

thank you marjo, albert, susan and nicola - I loved teaching you all! Donation by private yoga lesson 25/01/09  

£58.00

thank you for supporting us Donation by Christmas card sale 25/01/09  

£135.00

Best of British luck Donation by Stephen 19/01/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Lots of luck to you both Donation by Peter & Nicky 12/01/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Zigi! Be careful it is a long hike. Donation by Fatos Arnes 18/12/08  

£25.00

we look forward to a first hand account! Donation by Chris and Paddy 16/12/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

the Human Fruit Machine proved very popular! Donation by Christmas Fair 16/12/08  

£46.00

good luck Zigi! Donation by Edna 16/12/08  

£20.00

Lykke til og vaer forsiktig! Donation by Freda 06/12/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

since private lessons have not materialised (yet).. Donation by Marjo 06/12/08  

£50.00

get fit in Chamonix Donation by anonymous 05/12/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Take some bandaids for blisters! Best of luck! Donation by Ann Tolson 05/12/08  

£75.00

thank you for all your generous donations Donation by yoga friends 29/11/08  

£240.00
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* Total raised online: £3,351.00
  Offline donations: £171.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £409.26

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