Pete's Pancreas Project
created as part of the "Dowen Trust Fund"
Fund Raising Events
Coast to Coast - 2013
Moday 3rd June 2013
Peter Dowen persuaded 8 other auld codgers to do the C2C from Whitehaven to Sunderland on 3 June 2013. Transport is arranged to take the team from Durham to Whitehaven on the morning of the 3 June.
Day 1 The afternoon saw us doing a gentle 17 miles to our first pub stop in Loweswater.
Day 2 had us travelling 27 miles to Greystoke (to the next pub!). Our support team joined us on this day to pick up any strays and generally look after our well being. Maureen Dowen organised this with other wives from the team.
Day 3 also 27 miles, travelling to Alston, over the Hartside Pass ( I think that’s a hill)
Day 4 was probably our most gruelling day, with a 33 mile ride, up some of the biggest hills on the route. This took us to The Manor House Inn near Castleside (another pub) for our last rest before the final run into Sunderland, on 7 June.
The team was Peter Dowen, Steve Luard, Michael French, Phillip Lowes, Stuart Beattie, William Hunter, Nick Stott, David Thompson and David Ferguson
PPP Pancake Party
Saturday 8th June 2013
Organised by Anne Marr and was held at the Church of the Holy Nativity, Hillhead Parkway, Chapel House, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1DR
PPP Charity Ball
Saturday 6th October 2012
The Charity Ball was held at the Assembly Rooms in the centre of Newcastle. The event was a great success and has a number of items up for auction including holidays and jewellery.
3 in 3
3 events over 3 months....
In 2012 Mark Thompson took part in 3 events over 3 months to support Pete’s Pancreas Project.
September The Beast – Durham
October – Newcastle Stampeded
November – Whinlatter Duathalon
You can still support Mark by visiting his
Great North Run
The Bupa Great North Run is the second largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields in England. The run was devised by former Olympic 10,000 m bronze medallist and BBC Sport commentator Brendan Foster. The Great North Run is a favorite for Pete's Pancreas Project fund raisers.
Hazle's Mince Pie and Wine Evening
Saturday 22nd December 2012
Many thanks to Hazel Baxter for organising this event.
River Rat Race
Sunday 26th August 2012.
A wet ‘n’ wild 10km running event like no other took place on Sunday 26th August 2012.
The team was organised by Dave Redhead and also included Daniel Dowen, David Dumbleton, Andy Kirby, and Dave Cooper.
Coast to Coast - 2012
Saturday 20th July 2012
The Sea to Sea Challenge is Britain’s most popular ‘Long Distance’ cycle ride.
This was organised by my Mark Thompson (Ruth’s husband) and took place on July 19th - 22nd.
The team for the 2012 event were; Mark Thompson, Daniel Dowen, Simon Hames, Doug Slade, Simon Newton, Ian Taylor, Louise O'Hara, Vicky Wadams, Heather Constable, Phil Day, Stuart Russell, Digsy - David Dumbleton
Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder is a hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. With the most innovative courses, half a million inspiring participants, and more than $2 million dollars raised for the Wounded Warrior Project, Tough Mudder is the premier adventure challenge series in the world.
Great Scottish Run
Monday 3rd June 2013
Pamm's Pimms Party
Saturday 23rd June 2012
Pimms and Strawberries.
To raise funds for Pete's Pancreas Project funding much needed and important research into Pancreatic Cancer...
Grove Garden Party
Saturday 30th June 2012
In aid of Pete's Pancreas Project. Research into Pancreatic Cancer.
Rosa's 70th
To all my friends attending my Birthday, your presence is all that I require. However should you wish to make a donation please do so via the website:
Beryl's Run
Saturday 26th May 2012
On 26th May I(Beryl) did a sponsored run of twice my usual route and with the support of Maureen’s many friends at Bannatyne’s I have raised £460. Many Thanks to all of you who supported me
Love Beryl x
Preston Guild Marathon & Half Marathon
Sunday, 28 October 2012
Viewed by many as ‘the one not to miss’, the Guild Marathon and Half Marathon took place on Sunday 28 October 2012. A great course has been carefully planned for Preston’s first ever marathon starting and finishing in the city centre.
The event included a Mini Marathon (aprox 4-5k) for young people aged 11-17, along with street races for younger children organised through local schools.
The route took in the outlying areas of Penwortham, Cottam, Lea Town, Salwick and Treales, before returning to the city centre. Roads will be closed to accommodate the route and the expected high turn-out.
Please support this fantastic effort
Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon
Saturday 24th July 2012
Terence Savaridas ran the Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon for Pete's Pancreas Project on 24th July 2012.
Please support this fantastic effort
French Wine and Cheese Evening
Friday 17 August
St Cuthbert's RC Church, Old Elvet, Durham