Sheffield Walk 2012

I shall be walking this on the 17th June 2012, not only is it a Macmillan Walk but it is Fathers Day and I couldn't think of anything more apt to do on such a day.

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Fundraising/Walkingevents/Sponsoredwalks/NorthEngland/Sheffield%20walk%20with%20John.aspx

I am currently championing getting an additional 9 people to do this with me. At £10/person that is another £100 towards my total.

John Burkhill, the man behind this walk is an incredible inspiration - he has already raised £150,000 and wants to raise £250,000. He has dedicated so much time to this and will continue to do so. I am looking forward to meeting him and more than likely embarrass myself by giving him a big hug. Here is his story and page  http://www.justgiving.com/madmanwithpram

Come and join me... it will be fun and I promise a delightful picnic as a reward.

Month of May

Things have been a bit slow of late with life admin, a flurry of hen do’s, weddings, new babies and 30^th birthday bashes keeping me busy. I’ve also had some sad news that another close family member is has been diagnosed with cancer and is now undergoing treatment, so this is another reason to keep this challenge alive and get moving with the next event. The money that goes to Macmillan will help in so many ways, here are just a few things it can do

·         £20 helps Macmillan relieve people's fears

Macmillan nurses and trained advisers on the helplines are there to answer anyones questions.

·         £40 provides support

The counsellors and psychologists support anyone living with cancer, whether they're coping with depression or anxiety or simply need someone to talk to.

·         £100 helps Macmillan reach more people

Help Macmillan be there for the two million people who are living with cancer in the UK today.

I am seeing my sister this weekend and going to discuss the Mini Tractor ride mentioned in my last blog post, it is time to start making this happen whilst I am preparing for the End to End version.

Meanwhile a fantastic friend of mine, Mark Aldridge, is doing this http://www.justgiving.com/ooaldridge and contributing all donations to Macmillan as part of the £10,000 challenge. His training is including competing in an Iron Man Triathlon! So, if you can dig deep and donate to this event.

Off the back of the success of the last pub quiz I am also considering doing this again in the summer, it won’t be as epic as the first, but I think a regular quiz could be a fantastic earner.