On Saturday 1 September 2012, I will set off from Bath Abbey to walk the full length of the 100 mile Cotswold Way finishing in Chipping Campden nine days later. 

Following a diagnosis of breast cancer in 1996 and a recurrence in 2008, I am now undergoing chemotherapy treatment for secondary breast cancer.  Over the years, I have received excellent treatment from The Christie Hospital Manchester and The University Hospital Coventry taking part in clinical trials and benefitting from new research along the way.  Cancer Research UK fights cancer on all fronts, finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it.  As the years go by and the success of research continues, thousands of others will continue to see the rewards of this work.  Cancer Research funds the work of more than 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses throughout the UK and supports over 200 clinical trials, testing vital new drugs and treatments for cancer.  It is all of us versus cancer.

With this in mind, I want to contribute to this pioneering research by fundraising for Cancer Research UK and would love as many friends, family and friends of friends to join me on the journey so together we will complete the 100 miles.  The walk will be broken up into stages so it will be possible to do as much (or as little!) as your time permits, joining the team along the route.   Whether walking or supporting, donations are much appreciated. 

When the walking is over the work of Cancer Research UK will continue. Further information is available on http://ramble4research.blogspot.co.uk/  and http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ramble4Research/232563356855416  Facebook/Jo 

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In support of this event, four very good friends (Chris Kroeger, Chris Hazell, Jamie Collins and Tom Wright) are attempting a golf marathon on Monday 16 July starting at dawn. Please go to their page http://www.justgiving.com/Ramble4ResearchGolfMarathon for further information.  

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.