London Bridgathon 2009, Sunday 4th October

[chatterbox]

The Leukaemia and Lymphoma Unit at UCLH annual 'Bridgathon' walk will be held on Sunday 4th October 2009 in London to raise funds for the unit. Julian as Patron will be officially starting the event...

I have decided to enter this event this year. It would be good to have a jrt.co.uk contingent so if anyone fancies joining me, let me know. I am filling in the application form over the weekend, so let me know asap if you would like to join in.

I'll certainly be trying my luck with a bit of sponsorship nearer the time as well .....

Details aren't yet up on the events page, but more information should be added here
http://www.uclh.nhs.uk/Charities+at+UCLH/Leukaemia+and+Lymphoma+charity/Events.htm

as it becomes available.

Here is the leaflet with entry form if you want to print it and enter yourself...

[tutt-sweet]

I'm up for it Kim- dodgy knee & all! I may need one of these to help me do it though!?:wink:

Please add me to your list.

[faeriequeen]

I'll be up in Manchester by then and it'll only be a couple of weeks after I'll have started term so I'm not sure what I'll be doing. So I can't really give you a definite yes or no, sorry.

[ducatilady]

Thats a super idea Kim & would make a wonderful 'JRT' get together, I will have to see how fit I am by then!

[chatterbox]

Well I'll fill the form in for those of us that know now that we want to do it - I'm sure we will be able to add more later!

Di and Rita, it looks like it would be quite easy to do a part of the course if you found it too tough - after all, you could just cross a bridge to the other side and wait for the rest to catch you up again if necessary

[ducatilady]

that sounds like a plan!

[Rosie]

Can't think of a valid reason NOT to join in, so you can put me down too!

[sainsbury]

I have measured out 6 miles my house is exactly 3miles from colchester centre so i will start traing soon.I.will do my best but cant promise much sponship as i dont know many people but hope it will be a fun day for all of us.I am so looking forward to meeting you all you seem so much full of life

[chatterbox]

Well don't train too hard, you will show me up

I have put in the form now, but am happy to add extra names if anyone else wants to join our gang

[chatterbox]

Ok, we now have a justgiving fundraising page at http://www.justgiving.com/jrtforum . So, if anyone wants to sponsor us as a group, this would probably be the easiest way to do it!

If you would like to join us on the walk, there is still plenty of room

[macs bike]

hi ya
ifthereis still rom could i be added to the list please if not no worres if could let me that would be great...kim i have sent u a meesage that u will need to read x

[chatterbox]

Of course you can join us I have pm'd you back

We now have quite a nice little band of intrepid Bridgathoners, so if anyone else wants to join us, or, of course, if you would like to sponsor us, let us know

[chatterbox]

I just wanted to say a HUUUUGGGGE thank you to the people who have sponsored us so far - what lovely generous people you are

If anyone else wants to join us, or sponsor us, we would love to hear from you

[LinkaNeo]

Wow! This has been awesomely successful! And that's not even counting what we get from our paper forms. When I return to College next month, I'll be waving my paper at everyone to get them to sponsor us. This is going to be really cool! =D

[chatterbox]

Well, the Bridgathon is tomorrow

Thanks to everyone who has sponsored us

If you haven't already sponsored us, it's not too late...... http://www.justgiving.com/jrtforum

[ducatilady]

Good luck everyone, I hope the weather stays fine for you & that you have a great day!

[tutt-sweet]

Thanks Rita. Anyone got a scooter I can borrow!?

[chatterbox]

Well, we all got there eventually and, apart from a few aching legs this evening, we all completed in one piece.

Here are a couple of highlights...







Not too late if you would like to sponsor us.... http://www.justgiving.com/jrtforum

Thanks ladies, (and Julian!) for a brilliant day out, and all for a good cause

[macs bike]

thank you ladies for the lovely company and of course Julian ...my legs are aching already but it was worth it x x x

[tutt-sweet]

A smashing day for a walk! Glad to say my knee feels fine, though feet are a touch tired & achy.Well done ladies for completing the full 6 miles [& 6 bridges!] you were all wonderful company & made the walk seem a lot shorter than it actually was.... with the merry banter!

Lovely to see & briefly chat to Julian again, who was his usual very charming self. I'm sure he's proud of us for managing the walk & raising funds for a very worthy cause.

( I have some more pics I'll send you Kim, & you can choose whether to post them.... or not!)