Together we are walking for Dad / Grandan
We will be walking to raise funds for the Royal Marsden hospital in honour of our Dad / Grandan whose life was suddenly taken by cancer on Easter Sunday. We were originally walking to raise awareness so never thought we would be walking in his honour.
Dad was a pillar of strength throughout his illness and fought to stay strong for his family. A reflection of his hardworking spirit.
Our dad had a deep love for cars—it wasn’t just a hobby, it was a passion that brought him joy and defined so much of who he was. Whether he was working under the hood, talking about engines, or racing his cars, cars were his way of connecting with the world and with the people he loved.
He shared that passion with family and friends, creating memories for his wife Denise, 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
Even though he is no longer with us, that love continues to live on in the memories he created and the passion he passed down. The smell of engine oil will always remind us of Dad.
Hence our team name - Pedal To The Metal!
If you are able, please consider contributing to this page. Every donation, big or small, is deeply appreciated. If you cannot give, please share this page.
Thank you for your compassion, support, and for helping us celebrate his life and legacy.
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£5
Kind Man At Stockwell Tube
£20
Bri’s
Aww, well done everyone! He will definitely be smiling down on you all. Sorry for the late donation xx
£15
The Teutens
Well done guys sorry for the delayed donation!!!
£10
Michelle Wiggins
Well done to all of you x x
£20
Michael Stevens
See told you you’d smash it easy💪🏽 we’ll done 👍🏽 xx
£25
Felicity Hewitt
Sending love to you all xx
£40
Catherine Wilson
£20
Louise Sidwell
Thinking of you all. Good luck on your walk. 🫶🏻💙
£20
Jean Bywaters
Good luck everyone x
£35
Emma Cole
£50
Jason & Alissa Naismith
Good luck for Sunday, I’m sure you’ll all make Uncle Don proud xxx
£75
Rania Zakkour
Sending our condolences to you and trusting the Lord will continue to envelope you and your family with his love.
£50
Kay & Jason
Good luck guys for Sunday x
£10
Jo F
Go girls! Much love to you all 💞 in memory of your Dad 💙
£50
Carole Wright
So great you are all doing this for such an amazing charity. Good luck to you all and thinking of you at this sad time. Xxx
£100
Julie Naismith
Well done you lovely people ❤️
£50
Naismith Engineering Ltd
£50
Lisa Nevard
Such a beautiful way to honour your dad. He’d be so proud of you. Wishing you all the strength for your sponsored march, what an incredible thing you’re doing 💛
£50
Sam & Oli Naismith
Well done everyone. Will be thinking of you all, and I’m sure Donald will be watching and incredibly proud ❤️
£75
Kim Brett
Good luck girls, you will smash it!! I will of always have fond memories of Big Don from the Carshalton days when we were growing up. I’m sure he would be so proud of you all xx
£20
Steph Williams
Good luck to you all. X
£15
Alex Vassallo
£20
The Molineauxs
Xxx
£10
Mum And Dad Taylor
Good Luck Claire. You’ll smash it I’m sure x
£30
Ann Harding
Good luck Dollies! Every journey starts with one step. You're strong, you can do it!🫶 Xx
£20
Sam Naismith
Pedal To The Metal says a lot about Uncle Donald 🏎️🏁🏎️🏁 Well done you guys and girls, he’d be so proud. Wishing things were different and sending lots of love ❤️ Rest In Peace Uncle Donald. Bet you’re chatting cats with Dad up there xxx
£35
Chris, Kate & Dexter
Put the pedal to the metal for this great cause and in memory of Donald. Good luck crew.
£20
Nicola Steers
Good luck, sending love to you all x
The Kind man at that saw us on our way at Stockwell tube station and gave us a cash donation