Helen Lister

Pink Ribbonwalk at Leeds Castle completed!

Fundraising for Breast Cancer Care
£447
raised of £100 target
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Event: Leeds Castle Pink Ribbonwalk, on 7 June 2014
Breast Cancer Care

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RCN in England and Wales 1160558, Scotland SC045584
We offer care, support and information to anyone affected by breast cancer

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Thanks for visiting my JustGiving page. On 7 June, I walked 10 miles in the Leeds Castle, Kent Pink Ribbonwalk to fundraise for Breast Cancer Care. This was no mean feat, but nowhere near as challenging as facing a breast cancer diagnosis. Breast Cancer Care's mission is to make sure that no-one has to face their breast cancer diagnosis alone. The money I raised (and any I continue to raise during the next 2 months) will help to fund specialist clinical and emotional support to help thousands of people find a way to live with, through and beyond breast cancer.

I recently retired from 27 years working in Adult Social Care, Cumbria County Council.  Much of my time during these years was spent sitting behind a desk most of the time every day, resulting in my weight gradually creeping up over time.  Last year, following a Health Check, I was told I was at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes - this was enough to give me the kick I needed to seriously start losing weight!  So far I have lost 3.5 stones, but still have a long way to go.  

A friend of mine who is also losing weight, but living in Kent, asked me if I was interested in doing this walk with her.  While I have been losing weight, I have been going out during my lunch half-hour and walking briskly around the town, a distance of just over a mile.  Now that I am retired, I will be doing more walking and preparing myself for this walk in June.

Still having a lot of weight to lose, this will be quite a challenge, but I am determined to succeed.  Over the years, I have known several people, including some colleagues, who have had breast cancer and am doing this walk for them especially.

Please donate what you can; your support will help me get round the route and will make a huge difference to people affected by breast cancer.

Thanks!

Helen

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Breast Cancer Care

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RCN in England and Wales 1160558, Scotland SC045584
On April 1 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now merged to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, we have people affected by the breast cancer at our heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we have the ability to carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care. On April 1 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now are merging to create the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, united around the aim that by 2050 everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well now. Breast Cancer Care is a registered charity in England and Wales 1017658 and Scotland SC038104. From 1 April 2019 Breast Cancer Care will merge with Breast Cancer Now after that date all donations will go to Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 1160558) and Scotland (SC045584)

Donation summary

Total raised
£446.58
+ £56.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£446.58
Offline donations
£0.00

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