Paul Gilliam – The Long Walk 2020, Faro de Sardina – Faro de Maspalomas, over the highest mountain… #WeCrossMountains
Paul Gilliam has lived and worked on Gran Canaria for more years than any of us care to remember!
After having lost his mother to cancer, and on hearing about the very first success of The Long Walk back in 2012, he wanted to take part in something that would help highlight local cancer charities on the island he loves so much.
Paul, strongly supported by his team, has been a leader among participants since 2013, and has completed more coast-to-coast walks than nearly anyone else taking part. We are proud to be able to call him President of The Long Walk Association.
A keen walker, he has been as delighted by the wild interior of Gran Canaria as he has been the huge support shown by others around him for his continued commitment to “giving something back” to the island he has made his home.
Paul and his co-workers have been the single most important team supporting the event, enabling thousands of euros every year through various fund raising activities, and by every year voluntarily joining The Long Walk across Gran Canaria. On the third day of The Long Walk, Paul is joined by many of his supporters and colleagues for the last 20km or so to the finish line.
“Now in our 9th year, The Long Walk is the annual 3-day charity walk, coast-to-coast across the gorgeous sub-tropical island of Gran Canaria. It is open to anyone willing to overcome the challenge.
The Long Walk – Gran Canaria aims to show that no matter the size of the challenge ahead of us, by working together, one step at a time, we can all cross mountains.
We raise funds and awareness to assist families, groups and individuals on Gran Canaria facing potentially terminal illnesses, like Canarian Breast Cancer Association ACCM (Asociación Canaria de Cáncer de Mama y Ginecológico), environmental organisations helping to protect our island, such as Fundación FORESTA, and those dealing directly with poverty in our community, such as http://TheFoodProject.es Proyecto Vecinal de Alimentos de Mogán Nabohjelpen among others.
The Long Walk 2020 will start in the ancient island capital of Gáldar, on the north coast, and head south along The Pilgrims’ Way, the most southerly recognised stretch of the famous Camino de Santiago (Ruta Jacobea). To complete our traditional stop at the highest summit on the island we will take a small detour from the trail up to Pico de Las Nieves, before descending through Tunte and down to the Dunes of Maspalomas.
This year i‘m going to dedicate my walk to Janice Larkin who sadly passed away earlier this year and she was a great supporter of this event. RIP Janice x”
You can donate directly to Paul’s online campaign either here or by visiting his Just Giving Page:
Some of the wonderful people who support The Long Walk:
Edward Timon
€1.00Thank you Paul!
The Long Walk Past Sponsors and Donors:
Yuki OSAWA
€10.00Congratulations Mari!!!!
Jane Skelton
€1,000.00Dear Donkey, just a little support from a old Cambs friend, keep up the good work Ed,
Love from Jane
Sari Helenius
€20.00Fantástica! Una labor increíble ?
Stephanie Tuckett
€10.00Well done! A great cause!
Bijal Unalkat
€5.00Amazing! Bijal 🙂
Lucy Hayman-Hart
€5.00Well done guys! Amazing! Xx
Sabrina Eldridge
€10.00Hope the walk is going well, and no one has fallen over! Big loves to all the Long Walkers and support team! Wishing you all a speedy… Read more
Hope the walk is going well, and no one has fallen over! Big loves to all the Long Walkers and support team! Wishing you all a speedy recovery xxxx
Cornelia Christiansen
€10.00?? for an amazing cause Mari!!
Karen Thomas
€10.00This is amazing guys!! You’re smashing it! Last push today!!!
Rebecca Jackson
€10.00Good luck on your last day, you’ll smash it xx
Linda Lewis
€5.00Your doing amazing
Anonymous
€10.00Paul’s total is inclusive of what he has raised through his own endeavours on JustGiving…
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Maria Herrera
Sep 28, 2020
another year done, for a great cause and the love ones gone!! you should be very proud of yourself xx
£15.00
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Joel
Sep 28, 2020
Up the Saints!!!
£10.00
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Peter and Bryony
Sep 27, 2020
All the best mate
£10.00
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Sarah
Sep 27, 2020
Well done Gilly another great year. Remember Janice a real character. Enjoy party tonight Sarah & Paul x
£10.00
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Andy
Sep 27, 2020
all the best.
£20.00
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Bill old
Sep 27, 2020
Up the Ipswich Town , doing a bloody good job , Happy Christmas and Portsmouth are the best ha ha ha Great work boss
£10.00
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Carol
Sep 27, 2020
Good luck Paul, Janice will be so proud ❤️ Xx
£10.00
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Mike Thorne
Sep 26, 2020
Good luck old boy
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Nathalie
Sep 26, 2020
Good Luck Paul
£10.00
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Pete Hutchinson
Sep 26, 2020
Hi Paul – good luck with your walk . I`m happy to donate to a very worthy cause .
£20.00
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John
Sep 26, 2020
Keep up the good work! Janice loved this and I know she will be looking down sending you support and encouragement.
£20.00
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Janet Holroyd
Sep 26, 2020
Fantastic effort again Paul and team ?
£10.00
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Anonymous
Sep 26, 2020
Keep it going mate!! We’re immensely proud of you, as we are every year!!
£20.00
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Anonymous
Sep 26, 2020
Keep it going mate!! We’re immensely proud of you, as we are every year!!Love Jason, Sam & the girls x
£20.00
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Anonymous
Sep 25, 2020
All the best Paul from Karen and Brendan Boyle
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Matt A
Sep 25, 2020
All best Paul, Lesley and everyone else taking part. An amazing effort each year to support a great cause and especially this year in support of Jancie. Lots of love and luck. Xx
£30.00
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Carlos Perez Alonso
Sep 25, 2020
Good luck mate!! As always, good initiative for a good cause. Enjoy and good walk
£10.00
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Mike Colbourne
Sep 25, 2020
All the best Paul and to everyone doing the long walk this year for a great cause and in memory of a lovely lady
£10.00
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Kelsey byrne
Sep 25, 2020
Well done paul. Amazing as always
£10.00
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Tasha
Sep 25, 2020
Good luck Paul ???? Xx
£5.00
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Neil
Sep 25, 2020
Not sure what’s more painful for you? The walk or watching the saints. Best of luck to you all ?
£10.00
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Bianca
Sep 25, 2020
Think you just reached target ❤️ Good luck GilliamAgain amazing each year! Rest in peace Janice xxxxxxxxx
£10.00
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Anonymous
Sep 25, 2020
Well done Guv
£20.00
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Sean
Sep 25, 2020
Good luck Paul – COYR
£40.00
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Rach Hill
Sep 25, 2020
Well Done Paul and Team ?
£10.00
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Vikki
Sep 25, 2020
Good luck x
£10.00
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Liam Boyle
Sep 24, 2020
You’ll smash it as always gaffer, well done on hitting your target. Doing our Janice proud x
£10.00
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Katie Smith
Sep 24, 2020
Best of luck to you all again on this amazing walk!Janet will be proud of you ❤️
£20.00
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Dawn
Sep 24, 2020
Best of luck Paul?
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Peter Luke
Sep 23, 2020
Not donating for the walk… But watching your “Home improvements” during Lockdown!!! ???
£5.00
- Louisa
Sep 22, 2020
Good luck Paul!! This was such an amazing day when I did it on my season, and in memory of an important part of our team ❤️❤️
£20.00
- Graham Kinchington
Sep 21, 2020
- Julie Jordan
Sep 20, 2020
Good luck Paul from Julie, Paul and the gang xx
£10.00
- Linda
Sep 18, 2020
All the best Paul . Good luck and well done
£25.00
- Matt
Sep 17, 2020
Good luck Paul!
£10.00
- Yen and Ross
Sep 17, 2020
Good luck on your walk mate. A small contribution from us in memory of those we lost to cancer and our dear friend Janice who is in our thoughts who lost her battle to Covid earlier this year x
£20.00
- Pontus
Sep 16, 2020
Great job as always Paul! Now needed more than ever!
£40.00
- Craig Watson
Sep 16, 2020
£20.00
- Helen Collins-Howl
Sep 16, 2020
Admire your determination for a great cause
£5.00
- Lesley Thorne
Sep 16, 2020
All the best paul you are doing a great job for a great charity x
£5.00
- David
Sep 16, 2020
£10.00
- Hayley Lewis
Sep 15, 2020
Good luck on the long walk Paul and the rest of the gang. Very worthy cause as always! Hayley
£10.00
- Jared
Sep 15, 2020
£2.00
- Mario
Sep 15, 2020
- Gary Graham
Sep 15, 2020
Good luck
£10.00
- Daisy Sidwell
Sep 15, 2020
Paul your a legend ??
£20.00
- Ali Gemmell
Sep 15, 2020
Good Luck ! ?Janice
£5.00
Matthew rayns
Sep 15, 2020
Sorry I can’t join you for the full stretch….. Again!
£20.00
- Nikki B
Sep 15, 2020
Good luck with the event- hope it all goes well xx
£20.00
- Lesley & Stew
Sep 15, 2020
Good luck! Even in these crazy times you are still a total trooper and keep this brill walk going x
£5.00
- Paul Taylor
Sep 14, 2020
Mug of tea raised to you and all the walkers ~ cheers!
£10.00
- Julie
Sep 14, 2020
Hi Paul , great to see you are still doing the long walk … Well done & good luck X
£10.00
- Steve Jones
Sep 14, 2020
All the best mate, look forward to meeting up for a few beers when all this is over
£10.00
- Jon Biddle
Sep 14, 2020
Good luck Paul and all your fellow walkers.
£10.00
- Dale Beaumont
Sep 14, 2020
good luck this year Paul and everyone involved!
£10.00
- Kirsty Reid
Sep 14, 2020
Best of luck!
£10.00
- Outi
Sep 13, 2020
Good luck Paul!
£15.00
- Gabby mack
Sep 9, 2020
Wish I could give more. Hope it goes well!! Be strange not having so many reps not doing it along side you! ?
£10.00
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Fiona Howlett
Sep 6, 2020
£5.00
- John Robertson
Aug 31, 2020
Good luck on the walk
£20.00
- Chloe Adamson
Aug 28, 2020
Best of luck as always FF ❤️
£10.00
- Sue Darbyshire
Aug 24, 2020
Love and best wishes from Mollie & Russ, Sue & Paul xxxx
£50.00
- Anonymous
Aug 23, 2020
£10.00
- Andy Joyce
Aug 22, 2020
Good luck everyone.
£10.00
- Dawn Fisher
Aug 21, 2020
Best of luckDawn
£20.00
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Darren
Aug 16, 2020
Good luck on the walk
£10.00
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Mark Tiger Hill
Aug 16, 2020
Good Luck
£7.00
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Sophie
Aug 12, 2020
For Janice, good luck to all taking part this year, you’ll smash it like always!♡
£5.00
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Kev x
Aug 6, 2020
£40.00
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Gemma Beattie
Aug 5, 2020
In memory of our Janice ?Best of luck Paul & Team once again on your long walk x
£10.00
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Fred
Aug 4, 2020
Very inspiring like every year!
£30.00
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Ian Chapman
Aug 1, 2020
Good luck team LPA. An amazing cause. Stay safe all.
£20.00
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Katie
Aug 1, 2020
For Janice ??? Fantastic effort as always Paul xx
£20.00
- Sam Dearden
Aug 1, 2020
Best of luck to you Paul! Was such a great experience when I did it so wish you and everyone all the best! Such a good cause!
£50.00
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Here's some of the people who donated in 2019...
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Steven Toal
Sep 30, 2019
Well done! Another year smashed!
£20.00
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Tasha
Sep 29, 2019
Well done another year another long walk smashed!!!
£10.00
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Vaughan
Sep 29, 2019
Keep up the good work Paul and the team ?
£20.00
Andy Douglas
Sep 29, 2019
£20.00
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Maz Mort
Sep 29, 2019
Well done Paul and team. Keep up the good work. xx
£10.00
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Anonymous
Sep 29, 2019
Keep going Paul
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Dawn
Sep 28, 2019
Well done so far a d good luck tomorrow.
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Michael wheatley
Sep 28, 2019
So gutted I’m not there with you and the team this year, I fully understand the effort and organisation that goes into this and for such a great cause! Keep up the great work thinking of you all ?
£20.00
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Peter Lloyd
Sep 27, 2019
Top work as always, and more impressive as you are getting really old now!!!
£10.00
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Gabby Mackenzie
Sep 26, 2019
From me and morten xxx
£50.00
Bianca Anderson
Sep 26, 2019
Good luck Gilliam and all of GC Xxx
£10.00
Johnny Simpson
Sep 26, 2019
Good luck Paul ? I’m sorry I can’t be with you again but the memories live on #2014 #2015 #ynwa
£35.00
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Sue D
Sep 24, 2019
Love and best wishes from Mollie, Russ, Sue and Paul xx
£30.00
Gary Evans-Osgood
Sep 22, 2019
Good luck Paul
£30.00
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Anonymous
Sep 22, 2019
Good luck mush.Craig and Eloy
£40.00
Martin Fincham
Sep 22, 2019
Good luck mate.
£20.00
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Sean Eckton
Sep 21, 2019
Good luck PaulSean&PaulaCOYS
£50
Niel Hayhoe
Sep 21, 2019
Here you go you grumpy fucker
Dawn Fisher
Sep 20, 2019
Wonderful cause. Best of luck again to you and all the walkers 🙂
£30.00
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Nikki B
Sep 17, 2019
Good luck with the walk Paul and the team….
£40.00
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Anonymous
Sep 16, 2019
Fantastic cause and great effort as always!
£20.00
Jason Hall
Sep 7, 2019
Best of luck mate!! Go smash it!
£50.00
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Peter Hutchinson
Sep 4, 2019
Hi Paul , more than happy to contribute to your worthy cause .
£30.00
g beattie
Sep 4, 2019
Wishing you and your fellow walkers the best of luck again! Amazing work year after year – well done ?
£10.00
Clive Foley
Sep 4, 2019
Good luck Pail
£10.00
Andy Joyce
Aug 31, 2019
Good luck everyone
£20.00
Mark Hill
Aug 30, 2019
Good luck, try and not drag it out this year!!!24hrs is ample time
£12.50
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HAYLEY LEWIS
Aug 30, 2019
Good luck Paul Gill.i.Am and the rest of the Gran Can team!! Great cause as always. Xx
£10.00
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Chloe ❤️
Aug 30, 2019
Good luck FF ?
£10.00
Darren Watt
Aug 30, 2019
Good luck mate !
£10.00
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Anonymous
Aug 30, 2019
Good Luck Paul
Matthew Hobbs
Aug 30, 2019
Good luck Paul & team!
£10.00
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Christine Taffs
Aug 30, 2019
Good luck Paul, once again every faith in you xx
£25.00
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Emma Ogilvie-Hall
Aug 27, 2019
Good Luck Paul. Hope the training is going well and you can “enjoy” the walk. ? x
£10.00
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Dana De Maggio
Aug 26, 2019
Giving is the most wonderful value I’ve inherited from from parents. I’m lucky to still have them in my life. Can’t imagine dealing with that kinda loss. Mucha suerte! Greetings from Lanzarote
£20.00
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Laura & Mike Thorne
Aug 26, 2019
Wishing you all the best for the challenge. You will smash it! Great cause, good luck!
£30.00
Janet Holroyd
Aug 26, 2019
Good luck Paul, you’ll be amazing as always xx
£20.00
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Ian Chapman
Aug 25, 2019
Good luck Paul and team
£20.00
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Katie
Aug 25, 2019
Such a great event …good luck to you and the team xx
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matthew rayns
Aug 25, 2019
£10.00
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Vicky & Elise
Aug 23, 2019
Hope all goes well Paul! Great cause!
£10.00
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Yen Keskiner
Aug 21, 2019
What a great cause to raise money to raise awareness. You are an inspiration mate. Wish we could be there to join you. Y & R
£30.00
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Anonymous
Aug 18, 2019
Good luck Paul
£20.00
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Anonymous
Aug 18, 2019
Once again you prove how dedicated you are to the cause! Proud of you mate as always.
£40.00
Frédérique Haemers
Aug 15, 2019
Every year I am amazed by this. I am looking forward to join the last part of the walk this year! 🙂
£20.00
michael colbourne
Aug 13, 2019
All the best mate, great cause and a big challenge. Shame I’m not there to do the last part with you
£10.00
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Nikolaj Harding
Aug 11, 2019
Best of luck on this years walk!
£20.00
Paul Tongs
Aug 11, 2019
Good luck, hopefully see you some time in the next few weeks.
£20.00
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David Riley
Aug 10, 2019
Hope the route is better than that stupid downhill 2nd day we did last year ?
£25.00
Joel Wallis
Aug 10, 2019
Keep up the good work pal. On the saints!!
£10.00
Pontus Svensson
Aug 10, 2019
It’s amazing that you keep up this charity year after year! Good luck with the walk this year mate!
£50.00
Gary Graham
Aug 10, 2019
Great cause my mother died of cancer
Dôbo Yanev
Aug 10, 2019
£20.00
Chloe Burt
Aug 9, 2019
Still remember doing not even half of that in 2013 and was exhausted! Good Luck Paul and the team 🙂
£10.00
Here's some of the people who donated in 2018...
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Suzie
Oct 7, 2018
Well done to you all another walk completed! Sorry it’s late. Sending lots of love to you all. Suzie
£20.00
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Matt Alexander
Oct 7, 2018
Sorry it’s a little late but a very worthy cause and well done on another year supporting this. After losing my gran far too early to cancer its something close to me as well. Well done mate.
£30.00
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Janet Mehrez
Oct 2, 2018
Well done all of you, as always!
£5.00
Megan Hossack
Oct 1, 2018
Well done Paul! X
£10.00
Peter Luke
Sep 30, 2018
After 6 years….. it’s about time they ran a bus route? 🙂
£10.00
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Paula, Juan & Dani
Sep 30, 2018
Well Done Paul! Great achievement yet again! Love from Paula, Juan Antonio and Dani. Nearly time for a beer or two! X
£25.00
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Leanne Cooper
Sep 30, 2018
Well done guys!
£10.00
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Dawn
Sep 30, 2018
Nearly there- well done !
£20.00
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Natasha Rust
Sep 30, 2018
Massive well done to all of you, you have all done amazing as always. Love Tasha, Hayley, Ellen, Natalie, Zoe, Alicia, Courtney and Alice xxxx
£90.00
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Heidi Järviniemi
Sep 29, 2018
Good luck!! Not so much left 🙂
£20.00
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Fiona Joy Howlett
Sep 29, 2018
Good luck Paul. Xx
£5.00
The Don
Sep 28, 2018
Keep going mate! If Saints can stay up,the least you can do is stay on your 2 feet!??Your are a star,player & a true Gentleman!!!
£50.00
Vicky Byrne
Sep 28, 2018
£10.00
Helen Collins
Sep 28, 2018
Good luck and Well Done all doing the walk. Hard Work for a fantastic cause xx
£10.00
Katie Weston
Sep 28, 2018
Good luck to Paul, Celina & Outi and all doing the full 3 day walk. See you on Sunday xxx
£15.00
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Maz Mort
Sep 28, 2018
Good luck! Xx
£10.00
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John Simpson
Sep 27, 2018
With every step you take Paul and the Lpa Army you are giving something back to the less fortunate. Walk on with hope in your hearts ? #gotheextramileitsnevercrowded
£30.00
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Karen Paterson
Sep 27, 2018
Good luck to you Paul and everyone doing the walk
£20.00
Joanne Mansell
Sep 27, 2018
Good Luck to you and all the team with the walk this year !!!! Have fun in the sun ☀️ Joanne xx
£20.00
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Janet Holroyd
Sep 26, 2018
Good on you Paul, hope it goes well x
£15.00
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Sean Eckton
Sep 26, 2018
Good luck Paul – COYR
£30.00
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Lee Bailey
Sep 24, 2018
Good luck fella. Love Bling & Lou and RiRi x
£20.00
Neil Fran
Sep 23, 2018
Good luck & well done pal….
£15.00
Gavin Hutchison
Sep 20, 2018
Good luck mate all the best great effort as always …?
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Zeynep Turkoz
Sep 19, 2018
Amazing as always Paul, good luck! Xx
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Gemma Beattie
Sep 17, 2018
Good luck Paul, you do us all proud every single year xxx
£10.00
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Nikolaj Harding
Sep 9, 2018
What you’re doing is great and I’m sure that you’re a great inspiration for not only me, but also many others who’s been lucky enough to get to know you. Best of luck with the walk, mate!
£20.00
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Craig Larkin
Sep 7, 2018
Good luck!
£60.00
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Ian Jeffs
Sep 7, 2018
Great Cause Paul 🙂
£30.00
- Andy Joyce
Sep 7, 2018
All the best everyone, wish I could join you.
£30.00
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Paul Tongs
Sep 6, 2018
Good luck, great cause!!
£30.00
Richard bailey
Sep 6, 2018
£30.00
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Richard bailey
Sep 6, 2018
£30.00
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Mike Thorne
Sep 4, 2018
Good Luck mate
£30.00
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Linda Phelps
Sep 4, 2018
Another year Paul . All the very best to you all .Linda
£30.00
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Lorraine Newbold
Sep 3, 2018
Good on ya Paul and Mike xx
£5.00
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michael colbourne
Sep 2, 2018
All the best Paul, a great challenge (especially with your advancing years) for a great cause
£10.00
Paul Gilliam
Sep 2, 2018
Good luck From Chloe Davies
£10.00
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Frédérique Haemers
Aug 31, 2018
I wish you all the best from Rhodes!!!! Great inspiration and good luck to everybody joining the walk 🙂
£20.00
Leigh Hay
Aug 31, 2018
Great cause and loving your work mate!
£10.00
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Mark Hill
Aug 31, 2018
£10.00
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Michael Martin
Aug 31, 2018
Good luck mate
£10.00
Amir Guezaiel
Aug 28, 2018
All the best bud
£20.00
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Graham Kinchington
Aug 28, 2018
Keep up the fantastic work
£20.00
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Vicky & Elise
Aug 26, 2018
Good luck!
£10.00
Vaughan Taylor
Aug 25, 2018
Keep up the good work mate. ?
£20.00
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Martin Fincham
Aug 21, 2018
Good Luck, don’t let Wheatley hold you back.
£20.00
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Dawn Fisher
Aug 19, 2018
Great cause. Amazing work year after year. All the very best Dawn xx
£30.00
Garreth Hines
Aug 19, 2018
Good luck everyone
£10.00
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Jonathan Biddle
Aug 18, 2018
Good Luck mate what a great effort year after year ? SOTV UTS
£30.00
Mark Cole
Aug 18, 2018
Good luck paul
£10.00
Daisy May
Aug 18, 2018
Hero! X
£10.00
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Matt Hobbs
Aug 16, 2018
Good luck! ?
£10.00
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Christine Taffs
Aug 16, 2018
What you do every year is brilliant. Means a lot to me to. X
£20.00
Emma Ogilvie-Hall
Aug 14, 2018
All the best Paul! X
£10.00
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Rob Budd
Aug 9, 2018
Good luck Paul & Team ………….. fair play , you are all alot fitter than I am !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
£20.00
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Julie Jordan
Aug 8, 2018
Lots of luck and good wishes to you and everyone taking part. Amazing work guys. X
£20.00
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Ian Chapman
Aug 7, 2018
Good luck Paul and all. A great cause. Good look with the walk.
£20.00
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Ali Gemmell
Aug 3, 2018
Good luck Paul and team was a great day last year !! And great to see you continuing this support for this amazing charity !!
£10.00
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Peter Lloyd
Aug 2, 2018
Good luck to you mate.. always a pleasure.
£10.00
Elle Kavanagh
Aug 2, 2018
£10.00
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Jared Watts
Jul 31, 2018
£20.00
Dale Beaumont
Jul 30, 2018
Good luck Paul and to everyone doing it! Such a great a cause, wish I was there to get involved but you’ll smash it as always! 🙂
£10.00
John Robertson
Jul 30, 2018
Good luck Paul, great cause
£15.00
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Pete Hutchinson
Jul 30, 2018
More than happy to contribute towards your cause Paul . Good luck !
£30.00
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Gary Graham
Jul 29, 2018
Keep up the good work
£20.00
Rory Moore
Jul 27, 2018
You are a great man, they need all the support they can get truely well done and good luck to all.
£200.00
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Pontus Svensson
Jul 25, 2018
Amazing charity you keep doing year after year Paul! Wish you all the best for this years Long Walk mate!
£50.00
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matthew rayns
Jul 25, 2018
£20.00