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

Friday, June 30, 2006


"Many Thanks" to G.Cooper for your sponsorship and support!!!!!

Thursday, June 29, 2006

to M.Naeem, N.J. & J.N.Anderson for your support and sponsorship!!!!

Wednesday, June 28, 2006


"Thankyou" to S.Murphy, D.Bell and J.Jones for all your donations and support!!!!

"Hats Off" to Sarah, Christian, Pauline and Billy for your online sponsorship. I didn't even know that you knew about this which makes your support even better. Thanks again and see ya both soon!!!!!

Tuesday, June 27, 2006


Extra-special Big Thankyou to Miss Hagreen and all the pupils in Year 4/5 at Hamer CP for your messages of support!!! Miss Hagreen says if you all behave yourselves for the rest of the week she'll let me come in and tell you all about this trip when I get back!!!!

I might be able to get a Rochdale Football Shirt signed by the first team players. Many Thanks to Simone and Rochdale AFC and Good Luck with the forthcoming season!!!



"Thank you" and a "Big Thumbs Up" to P.Crabtree, L.Calverley and J.Brunell for your support and pledges!!!

Sunday, June 25, 2006

Got my equipment list from Macmillan. Bought a Thermarest sleeping mat and a hat! Now all I need are Walking Boots; Trekking Socks; Waterproof Jacket; gloves; Hiking Trousers; Fleece; Waterproof Trousers; Thermals; Sleeping Bag; ; Water Bottle; Rucksack; and Trekking Poles!!!!!!

Friday, June 23, 2006



Many Thanks to Frank G. of Brickmeister Projects Limited for your sponsorship and support!!!!

Wednesday, June 21, 2006


for the brilliant show of support from: P.Durham, S.Iram, G.Owen and I.Fryer.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

"Hats Off" to Imrozia for her wonderful support and pledge which are greatly appreciated.



Big Thankyou goes to Angela and Caspar for their brilliant support and sponsorship of £100. Hope you like your PICTURES!!!

Monday, June 19, 2006

"Many Thanks" and a "Big Thumbs Up" to N.Robinson and M.Beesley for your support and pledges!!!!!

Friday, June 16, 2006


Big "Thank-you" to Mr. & Mrs.Moore for your support and pledge which are greatly appreciated!!!!!

Thursday, June 15, 2006


Big Thumbs Up to M.A.Choudhry for your donation and support!!!

The Council of Licensed Conveyancers have kindly featured an article in the CLC Chronicle about the trip and my fundraising. Thankyou Nikki and Good Luck with the Race for Life!!!

Wednesday, June 14, 2006



Many Thanks to D.Milne for your support and pledge!!!

Tuesday, June 06, 2006


Got some more Smarties Volunteers today!!!! Cheers to everyone at BK - don't forget to full 'em as quick as ya eat 'em!!!!!
P.S. Lucky for you I couldn't find any pictures of you on your web site!


Organised a World Cup Sweepstakes. Winner to receive £150. Runner up £70. and the balance to the Macmillan Fund. Thanks to everybody who bought a ticket and Good Luck with the Team you chose!



Many Thanks to S.Iftikhar for your support and donation.

Many Thanks to Brett & Kristie for your pledge and support!!!

Friday, June 02, 2006



Many Thanks to D.Harris and I.McDonald for your generosity and support.

Thursday, June 01, 2006


Big Thumbs Up to Stephen & Susan H. for your messages of support and pledge. Many Thanks!!!!!

I've decided to organise a raffle of the sporting memorabillia I have been able to obtain. This will include the Hungary National Team Football shown which has been signed by the the Hungary Players before they played England at Old Trafford on 30th May. Tickets on sale shortly!

Dropped some tubes of Smarties off with Yvonne, Christine & Claire from Hill Duckworth Estate Agents. They've eaten them already but are going to fill the empty tubes with £10. notes or was it change? Can't quite remember! "Many Thanks" to the Smartie Girls!!!! (I'll take your pictures off as soon as I get em'back!!!!)