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| 2007-09-27 10:11 |
| Update on Return To ROMANCE (walking to ROMe for ANne and CharitiEs) |
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We had the formal press launch last week (19th Sept) in Portsmouth Guildhall. The launch was attended by the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Portsmouth, Mayor of Gosport and Roman Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth who have all given their support to this project and 30 friends, family, representatives from the 4 charities and others who were interested in hearing about the walk to Rome.
My target is to raise £50,000 to be shared equally by the 4 charities and since launching the sponsoring page on www.justgiving.com/nigelhearnden on 21st August over £800 has been raised. In addition to the walk, there will be a charity golf event and auction on 30th June 2008 and I will also be writing a book about the roller coaster journey that Anne and I found ourselves on for four years until her sudden death in Nov 2005 and also about my walk to Rome. There are still many things that I need to obtain before setting off in January 2008,
What do we need?
· We still need equipment for those walking with me such as walking boots and weather proof clothing for all of us.
· I would like to see a topographical image of both proposed routes so that a final informed decision can be made and perhaps a company or the local university could assist us with that.
· Accommodation en route – given the time of year, the indoor option is considered safer and perhaps hotel groups, B&B and hostel groups and similar organisations could support us. We would also like to see if the ex pat communities in France and Italy would be prepared to help with accommodation
· Support centre etc – advice, offers of help
· Communications and satnav equipment – both for maintaining contact but also for safety and location tracking.
· Laptop or other similar IT equipment to enable me to upload and download information to the UK and allow me to maintain my diary etc.
· Health and fitness whilst preparing and along the route – if there is a physiotherapist and a dietician who is prepared to give some of the time to advise us, please get in touch.
For companies / businesses who would like to support the project non-financially, i.e. with equipment etc, please e mail me at Ret2rom@aol.com to discuss. For companies/businesses/individuals who would like to sponsor me financially, this can be done on-line at www.justgiving.com/nigelhearnden or by cheque made out to "RETURN TO ROMANCE and sent to Return to Romance c/o Harbour Cancer Support Centre, The Bus Station, South Street, Gosport PO12 1EP.
Most importantly whether you are a company / business or an individual, we need your money if we are to realise the goal and honour the memory of a brave lady.
Please keep the sponsorship rolling in.
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