I would just like to wish Pete Collins and his girlfriend Cecilia Brice[ pictured above ] lots of luck -they will be flying out to Africa on October the 13 th with 11 other people to take part in the MND international Challenge to trek up Mount Kilimanjaro - in memory of Pete`s dad Stevewho was diagnosed with MND in February 2007- sadly Steve lost his battle with the illness in November 2008. Since then Pete with the help of his family and friends has thrown himself into raising as much money as possible for the MNDA. By the end of this year he will have raised more then 30,000 after trekking to Macchu Picchu ,climbing Kilimanjaro , running half marathons and organizing numerous charity events. His brother John Collins has nominated Pete to carry the Olympic flame with the Lloyds TSB in London 2012 Olympic relay-his brother writes .....he is simply the best man I know who`d carry the torch with such pride and to my mind, be so deserving of the honour . I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you Peter that you make the final selection-your dad would have been so very proud of you I`am sure ! You can keep up with his exploits via twitter @peteandceMND
or donate www.justgiving.com/peteandceliamnd/3
Pete has promised to send us photograph when he reaches the summit ! [proudly wearing his MND awareness band ]
A huge thank you to everyone who takes the time and trouble to send in a photograph for our blog and who then go on to post photographs wearing their MND bands onto facebook !!
Please keep the photographs coming ! It helps spread the word- raises awareness and the more bands I sell the more I make for the MNDA !!Thank you to Diane and hubby pictured above-I can`t make out what you are watching on telly but goes to show if you are shy- then the photograph you send in doesn`t have to show your face/s-be inventive !! and to Karen and Daniel pictured below thank you for this lovely photograph of you both-your support is much appreciated x
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I wish to send Pete and Cecilia luck on their trek up Kilimanjaro, as well. Simply a wonderful thing to do!
It's a great job you are doing, Janet! You are spreading the word and helping others spread it as well. My hat's off to you!
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My gosh, Mount Kilimangaro, that is quite an undertaking. Great folks!
Wow! How cool is that! Best of luck, and I hope they raise a ton of $$$ for MND, and awareness.
Now that's and undertaking to say the least! Good luck to Pete and Cecilia...I hope they do well and raise lots for MND! :)
How wonderful! I wish them the very best on their Kilimanjaro trek, and I hope he gets picked to carry the torch, he deserves this honor indeed.
Back again Janet, just to say I would be delighted for you to use the teddybear idea with the little one. Thanks so much for your e-mail. I'm taking a quick break from my house-cleaning.
I too would like to send Pete and Cecilia good wishes on their trek.
Gill in Canada
Now that will be a trek! Good luck to them and I hope they raise a lot of $$$$$$$ for MND.
Thanks for dropping by today Janet, always good to hear from you!
Jim
Hello my friend. Love the photos. My best to you and your brothers (& sis!).
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