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Weʼve raised £80 to provide for the Intensive Care Unit at; West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. by distance walking
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Funded on Friday, 29th September 2017
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Story
My name is Jan. I am an ex soldier who has enjoyed 20 years in the Army helping people and surviving, sadly my career has been cut short by injuries.
Now my time has come to an end in that life and l would like to devote my time and energy to helping as many people as l can, by any means l can, raising money for a variety of great causes.
I will start my first challenge to raise money for the Intensive Care Units in both Cumbria and Tyne and Wear.
I have been inspired by meeting some fantastic people in both communities whose lives have been turned upside down by life changing moments.
Thankfully they lived to see another day which is down to the hard work and professionalism of the staff in these hospitals who work tirelessly to care for each person every day.
The NHS provide only the basic equipment to aid the rehabilitation of the patients therefore, the money raised will be used to provide more specialist equipment to aid the recovery of the patients going through this traumatic period.
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1 year agoJan Geer
1 year agoNearly time for another walk. I am looking to venture on shorter walks along the NE coast. I find that would be better for my mobility and it may not kill me off. Any walk is still a challenge and we all need a good healthy walk.
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- 1 year ago
Jan Geer
1 year agoMaureen, thank you very much for your donation. It was lovely to meet you both the other day. I hope your son is successful in his career. We may meet another day on another path. Thank you for your kindness
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- 1 year ago
Jan Geer
1 year agoA fantastic event and cause to raise for, so happy l completed the task which really put my body through its paces. A new challenge will be less extreme but still for a great cause like this. Great to meet Herbert Briggs, his friends and family who have worked so hard to raise funds for the ITU over the last year. I look forward to seeing you on another event.
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Supporters
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Maureen (the lady from the cafe at Chollerford)
Aug 15, 2017
It was lovely to chat to you outside the café last week. Very happy to support you in your walk, raising money for such good causes. Good luck.
£10.00
Herbert Briggs
Aug 12, 2017
The final destination is in sight now pal. Keep going one final push an a well earned pint or 3 with some good people and good in fact fantastic entertainment. It was a pleasure to meet you b4
£10.00
Simone Marshall
Aug 11, 2017
Keep going!! You're doing brill!
£10.00
Bradders
Aug 6, 2017
Well done Jan. The first of many selfless acts on your philanthropic journey. Highly commendable.Hope it goes swimmingly xxx
£10.00
Ellie Clark
Aug 3, 2017
Good luck Jan a very worthy cause xx
£10.00
Shauna Kirton
Aug 1, 2017
Good luck. X
£10.00
Auntie Mary
Jul 31, 2017
Good luck, I know you will do it 🖒xxxx
£20.00
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Jan Geer
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
I am the Lone Ranger! It was an adventure in the Army but now after rehabilitation and working myself back to a level where l can function with limitations l need something to keep me active and challenged! Walking is a key activity, by doing this l aim to help others.
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