Machu Picchu, The Lost City of The Incas - Charity Fund Raiser for Macmillan Cancer Relief

I am raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support on a Charity Trek to the Lost City of the Incas in Peru. My minimum target is £3,000. Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Lima;Day 2 Fly to Cusco to adjust to altitude;Day 3 Hike 5 hours to Sacsayhuaman;Day 4 Hike 6 hours to Mt.Veronica (5ooom);Day 5 Hike 8-12 hours climb from 2700m to 4200m to Pacamayo;Day 6 Hike 8-10 hours mostly up steps! (Great!!!!) to Winay Wayna;Day 7 Hike 3 hours to The Lost City Machu Picchu;Day 8 Free Day in Cusco;Day 9 Return to UK

Wednesday, May 31, 2006


Big Thumbs Up and Many Thanks to Mr. & Mrs.Croft for your support

Tuesday, May 30, 2006



"Many Thanks" to G.Munir and N.Arshad for your kind donations and support.

Friday, May 26, 2006

Just got a pleasant surprise to find myself on page 11 of the local paper! Hopefully the publicity this brings will help to raise as much as possible for Macmillan.

Hoping to turn one of these into one of these to raffle with the other prizes obtained so far. Might also be able to get a Jamaican Football Shirt and a Hungary Football Shirt signed.


Many Thanks to L.Martin, U.Farooq, G.Hall & Y.Ali for your donations and support!!!!

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

I've been in touch with some of the other people taking part in the trip next year through the forum at justgiving.com. They all seem to be doing very well with their fundraising and are all looking forward to taking part. Having said that they've put the frighteners on me by telling me about the rather unpleasant effects of altitude sickness!!!!



"Big Thankyou" for your support and pledges to Simon & Jocelin and Pam & Geoff.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006


Big "Thumbs Up" to D. & C.Howarth for your support and pledge!


Many Thanks to The Blue Raj Restaurant in Flixton Road, Urmston for your support!!!

Friday, May 19, 2006

Had a mixed response with obtaining memorabilia from the Premiership Football Clubs. So far I've obtained an original signed Pendant from Bolton, preprinted autographs from Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers and two tickets to watch Lancashire Cricket at Old Trafford. Haven't decided whether to try a raffle or auction so will try and get some more prizes!!!!



Many Thanks to J.T.Hobson for your kind donation and support.

Thursday, May 18, 2006


Many Thanks to S.Derbyshire for your support and pledge!!!!

Wednesday, May 17, 2006


I've sent a few emails to local newspapers asking them to put a small article in to raise the profile of my Blogg and JustGiving page. Just got a phone call from The Rochdale Observer to say they're coming to take a photo tomorrow and will put something in the paper! The reporter I spoke to has also done The Inca Trail. She said "Day 2 was hell". That's something to look forward to!!!


Great support from C.Duckworth. Many Thanks for your pledge which is greatly appreciated!


Many Thanks to Mr.K.A.Salad for your sponsorship!!

Tuesday, May 16, 2006



Many Thanks and a Big Thumbs-Up to J.A.Firth and C.Burns for your pledges and support!!!!

Monday, May 15, 2006

Normally, Monday mornings aren't great. Today is the exception! Hill Duckworth Estate Agents have pledged £100. Thank You for your wonderful donation and messages of support!!!

Saturday, May 13, 2006


Brilliant news!!!!! Just got a text from Sarah H. to say she'll sponsor me £10. This takes total pledges over £2,000. Cheers Sarah, you're a darlin'!!!! P.S. Save some of the Baileys for me!

Friday, May 12, 2006


Great Support from Mr.D.Williams. "Many Thanks" for your sponsorship!!!

Many Thanks to Andrew Thorne & Co., Solicitors, Shaw, Oldham for your kind donation which is greatly appreciated!!!!

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Many thanks to Sabina S. and C.B.Davies for their pledges today!!!!

Wednesday, May 10, 2006



Many Thanks to R.Aslam, J.Duffy, J.Kerr & M.Stott for raiding their piggy banks! Your support and pledges are greatly appreciated.

Tuesday, May 09, 2006


Many Thanks to S.Ahmed for your pledge!!!!!

Monday, May 08, 2006



Many Thanks to Katia & Gavin and C.G.(MANCHESTER) LTD. for your support and pledges!!!

Friday, May 05, 2006


This might be the last post of the week but it certainly ranks amongst the best!!! Special "Thankyou" to Harry R.V. for your message of support and your wonderful donation of £100. Have a safe journey and enjoy the Pool!

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Superb show of support from Crossley Estate Agents! Many Thanks for your sponsorship of £100.


Busy day at work today so not had a chance to say thankyou properly to the following -
Anna M., Brian B., J.Walsh & J.Byrne and R.Kausar.
Many Thanks for your sponsorship and messages of support. Having said that, I'm a bit worried about the other challenges Anna has got in mind!!!!!

Tuesday, May 02, 2006



Many Thanks to the Martin G. and Emma T. for your pledge and Good Luck with your plans for the future!!!!!
Also Thank You to N.Kelsh and S.Butterworth for your sponsorship and support.

I have contacted the Editor of the Chronicle of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers who says put a few words together and she'll put an article in the Chronicle!!!! Emailed her the details and a few photos. I'll post an update when its published!