Less Than Two Months To Go...

"Together we will beat cancer" ~ CANCER RESEARCH UK =>

The South Downs Way Charity Trek ~ 23rd - 27th April 2012 in aid of Cancer Research UK.

After experiencing some technical problems due to an upgraded interface and connecting browser, I am pleased to announce that normal service has been resumed and the 'Ramblin' Man!' blog is up and running once again. 'Running' isn't really the apt description, as it should be 'walking'' due to the nature of the blog!

There is now less than two months to go before the lads and myself embark on our trek for charity, and everything is coming together nicely. As previously reported the donations have been flooding in, far beyond anything that I could have ever imagined, and I am extremely grateful for everybody's support.

I had hoped to gain some additional media support and coverage with the help of Sally Huggins, who is the Local Supporter Fundraising Area Volunteer Manager from Cancer Research UK, but unfortunately our intended meeting had to be cancelled - this is due to be re-scheduled for March 8th, so hopefully further details will follow.

Me and the lads are shortly holding our second meeting, with regards to logistical arrangements amongst other things, and it will give us a chance to see how we're doing with our own respective sponsorship pages.
My link as ever is at the foot of every one of my blogs, as well as below. The other lads will hopefully communicate their specific details through their own methods.

http://www.justgiving.com/SteveMuskett27010

Although I have greatly enjoyed organising this event, I know I couldn't have done it without the support of the lads, and whilst I know that I have personal reasons for wanting to raise funds for this worthy cause, I'm also aware that there are many others who are similarly touched and effected. The whole campaign has proved slightly overwhelming at times, but I am determined to see it through and do as well as I possible can.
Once this is all over, despite inevitably being drained physically and emotionally, I will at least know we have all contributed to a remarkable event which has grown beyond all my wildest expectations.
Incidentally, my next blog will be entitled, 'The Full Reasons Why...' and will try to explain exactly why Cancer Research UK is the cause closest to my heart.

Maybe then I can turn my attentions to another personal milestone this year...and my much anticipated return to New Zealand, and catching up with the great people of Christchurch & my dear friend, Angela Paul.
Until next time, may I wish you all well & thanks for all of your support.

Ramblin' Steve