Hello Everyone! and to those who know me well, you will be aware that my wife was Diagnosed with PMP/Appendix Cancer in Feb last year and had the 'Mother of all Surgeries' or MOAS (worth a google) April 2015. She is an amazing woman and is already back at work. However we are still coming to terms with what has happened and rebuilding our lives. PMP Survivor have been very helpful to Louisa, however given the disease is so rare they struggle with funds to survive. This is just a small token of appreciation. I have asked them also to ensure that half of the funds raised will also go to 'The Christie' Hospital (not NHS they are a charitable trust). 1 of only 2 hospitals in the UK who are able to carry out the operation. Without this Charity and the amazing Consultants at 'The Christie' hospital, Louisa would not be here with us now. So it would be really nice to raise 5k each. Some very dark days and an horrendous period for her and us as a family, however we are making the most of every second. 

So a few months ago I was an over weight blob and decided it was time to 'Man up' and get in shape, no more unhealthy living. This is just the start of many fund raisers, but I am hoping everyone will be generous for this one. Especially the construction community, who can afford it! Thank you so much we really appreciate your support. Schedule below for your information!ANDY MACKS- COAST TO COAST WALK
SCHEDULE EASTER 2016- IN AID OF PMP SURVIVORS.ORG.UK AND THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL.Over Easter week- I will be walking 190 Miles in 8 days From the West Coast Starting Point at St Bees on Saturday 26^th
March following Wainwrights route (apart from my detour to the Tan Hill Pub for a nice pint and due to lack of accommodation in Keld) and finishing at Robin Hoods Bay on Saturday afternoon the 2^nd April. The walk is designed to be completed in 12 to 15 days and it is regarded as one of the best high level walks in the world. Please support me in what will be a very tough personal
challenge. There is also an open invitation to anyone who wishes to join me for any of the days.DAY 0-TRAVEL TO STARTING POINT FRIDAY 25^TH MARCH- TRAVEL TO WEST COAST STARTING POINT. GOOD FRIDAY BH Northallerton
to Carlisle/Carlisle to Workington-Walk Workington to St Bees- Overnight at St Bees- Seacote HotelDAY 1- SATURDAY 26^TH MARCH (ST BEES TO ROSTHWAITE) Approximate Timings 9 Hrs Walk- Set off from St Bees at
9am arrive Honister House YHA, near borrowdale approximately 6pm overnight stay at Honister House YHA . Trek via Ennerdale Bridge and Buttermere- 28 miles. A tough first day climbing into the Lakeland hills. DAY 2- SUNDAY 27^TH MARCH (ROSTHWAITE TO PATTERDALE) INCLUDING Helvelyn Approximate Timings 8.0 Hrs Walk- Set off Honister House YHA 9.30am arrive Patterdale YHA at approximately 5.30pm. Overnight stay Patterdale YHA. Got to do the striding and swirral edges, should hit on the evening when its quieter. 18 miles 8 hours, tough but rewarding day if weather good up Helvelyn.DAY 3-MONDAY
28^TH MARCH- (PATTERDALE TO ORTON) EASTER MONDAY BH Approximate Timings 9 Hrs Walk- Set off Patterdale YHA 8.00am
arrive- Orton 5.30pm- Overnight stay at The George Hotel, Orton- Leaving the Lakeland hills, stepping to edge of Cumbria. 26 milesDAY 4- TUESDAY 29^TH MARCH (ORTON TO TAN HILL) Approximate Timings 8.5 Hrs Walk- Set off Orton 8.00am arrive Tan Hill Pub approximately 5.30 pm Overnight stay in Tan Hill Pub, highest pub in England.  Entering Gods Own County- North Yorkshire and start of Swaledale-Finding paths here , so compass likely if weather bad. 26 miles. DAY 5- WEDNESDAY 30^TH MARCH (TAN HILL TO RICHMOND)Approximate Timings 7.5 Hrs Walk- Set off Tan Hill Pub
9.00am arrive Richmond- Approximately 5.30pm Overnight stay at my home in Hornby. Day walking in swaledale, through booze, reeth and marske then into Richmond, lovely countryside. 23 milesDAY 6- THURSDAY 31^ST MARCH – RICHMOND TO INGLEBY CROSS Approximate Timings 8 Hrs Walk- Set off 9.00am Arrive Ingleby Cross Approximately 6pm- Overnight at Somerset House Farm- 26 miles. Leaving swaledale and into the Vale of Mowbray fairly flat and should be a welcome rest, despite the mileage.DAY 7 FRIDAY 1^ST APRIL – INGLEBY CROSS TO GLAISDALE  Approximate Timings 8.5 Hrs Walk-Set off Ingleby Cross
8.00am Arrive Glaisdale approximately. 5.30pm. Overnight Stay at The Arncliffe Arms, Glaisdale 27miles- Through the vale of Mowbray, picking up some of the lyke wake walk path and across the tops into the North Yorkshire Moors- Good steady climb all the way. A tough day I think. DAY 8 SATURDAY 2^ND APRIL- GLAISDALE TO ROBIN HOODS BAY FINISH Approximate Timings 4.5 Hrs Walk- Set off Glaisdale YHA at 9.30am and arrive in Robin Hoods Bay at approximately  2pm. Travel back home approx. 5.30pm After a few well-earned Pints! Any volunteers for a lift home? 18 miles. Easier stretch for last day dropping down to the coast. Reckon I will be running to the pub by then.