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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

If you've arrived here you will already know that I'm planning to join the crew of a cruising yacht to circumnavigate the UK and Ireland starting on the August Bank Holiday weekend in 2011 and finishing some time in early October.

I thought it was a good excuse to try and raise a little money for a good cause.

Overgate Hospice looked after our friend Mark Brumpton, and his wife Jennie, through the hardest time of their lives.

Mark sadly passed away a while ago but the work of this incredible organisation goes on day after day.

I am funding my trip entirely myself so if you feel you can make a small donation to help the staff and friends of Overgate continue their vital work, 100% will go to the hospice and it would be greatly appreciated by everyone who relies on their support.   

More details of the trip can be found at www.circumnavigation2011.co.uk

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So please chip in whatever you feel you can afford.