Stephen Clarke

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Fundraising for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
£1,195
raised of £500 target
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Event: Causeway Coast Marathon Walk, on 24 September 2022
In memory of Heather Billington (Clarke)
Participants will be taking on the ultimate marathon and half marathon walk challenge! All of the money raised will stay within Northern Ireland to support local cancer patients, their families and carers, funds cancer research and campaigns for bet

Story

My mum (Heather) lost her battle with cancer on the 26th May 2021 and I not only witnessed first hand the devastating impact the disease has on those who suffer from it and on their families, but also the outstanding care the staff at the Ulster Hospital and various charities provided her during her short battle. Mum would have turned 60 on the the 18th January 2022. 

Endurance tests are not my forte at all ... but I feel now is the time I need to step out of my comfort zone, commit to a challenge and why not raise some money for a fantastic charity at the same time! A 26 mile walk isn't my idea of fun, but trekking through the beautiful Causeway Coast (a place that my mum was very fond of) should make the experience slightly more pleasant. 

Each year Cancer Focus NI supports 6,000 cancer patients, their families and carers across NI. Covid-19 has made life even more traumatic for cancer patients: treatments have been delayed and cancer screening services paused. As a local charity they are 90% dependent on fundraising. This is why they and I, are truly grateful for your support today.

Thanks
Stephen 

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About the campaign

Participants will be taking on the ultimate marathon and half marathon walk challenge! All of the money raised will stay within Northern Ireland to support local cancer patients, their families and carers, funds cancer research and campaigns for bet

About the charity

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland - we care for families affected by cancer with family support, counselling and other care services. We also do important cancer prevention work in schools, workplaces and communities, and fund ground-breaking research. All the money you donate stays in Northern Ireland.

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£1,194.72
+ £229.75 Gift Aid
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£1,194.72
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