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My story

 
 

Your eyes do not deceive you. It is even harder for me to comprehend!

 

On May 8th this year having reluctantly put down the Grey Goose and steak knife, I will be trekking across hills, mountains, cliffs, plateaus, valleys and desert land that is home to The Great Wall of China.

For 9 days I will be climbing forts 1,000 steps high; crossing watch-towers and battlements in areas that even Google Earth would have trouble locating (whilst no doubt praying to God asking for a break!!). Far from the tourist trail I will also have the privilege and honor of carrying bricks up to parts of the wall that are rundown and in need of preservation and actually cement a brick in myself (yes yes I can hear your  jokes).

Now for the big question….. Why?

Because the wonderfully charming beneficiaries of The Berkshire County Blind Society need us! This small and modest charity provides home visits, escorts, excursions, workshops, equipment, Braille and audio media and above all care, support and respect to the blind and disabled. They are supported entirely through donations and even manage to run information help desks in hospitals assisting around 2,000 people yearly though all their services. The charity has very small running costs (I cheekily read their annual returns) so I am able to tell you exactly what we achieve.

 So…what am I after?

Your love, kindness and generosity weighted in sterling! I would be eternally grateful if you could dig deep into your pockets and relieve yourselves of the loose change that jangles in your pockets and bags like it’s your personal theme tune! It's a wonderful cause that enhances peoples daily lives in ways that we take for granted! 

I’ve seen the world and now I want to show it to someone else.



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So please dig deep and donate now.

Make mine 1/2 a crispy duck - can you ask about the free crackers too? Donation by paul crow 02/03/10  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

bring us back some chow mein, ta Donation by prakash bharadwa 02/03/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck; have a great time. A good supply of chocolate is essential! Donation by Mark Wood 26/02/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It has been known that you are partial to 'unsuitable' footwear...now would be the time to make sure "those boots were meant for walking"...;-) Donation by Claud 15/02/10  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck and have an amazing time (don't forget the blister plasters though!) Donation by Gemma Wilson 12/02/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck and have a great time. Kayx Donation by Kay Large 09/02/10  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You can't get lost, just follow the wall..and don't look down! Good luck!! Donation by Melanie McIntosh 09/02/10  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

You are The Dude. Have fun and good luck. Donation by Stuart Hall 08/02/10  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Steven Tapping 08/02/10  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I am very impressed, please return safely. Donation by Robert Walvis 07/02/10  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck Caroline. Donation by Annabel Farmer 05/02/10  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck ... Donation by Jo Wetz 05/02/10  

£50.00

Have fun! Donation by Vesko 05/02/10  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 04/02/10  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You will be great. Enjoy! Donation by Juliet Machan 04/02/10  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Nick Louden 04/02/10  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Gert some good Boots! Donation by Stephen 04/02/10  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Lucy Armstrong 04/02/10  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £750.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £197.44

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