Todd Halfpenny is fundraising for Kent Air Ambulance Trust

Land's End to John O'Groats - 2006

Land's End to John O'Groats

on 01/07/2006

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Team members:

Justin Halfpenny, Dan Hawkes

Raising money for

Kent Air Ambulance Trust

Charity Registration No. 1021367

The Kent Air Ambulance Trust is a registered charity established in 1989 to relieve sick and injured people in South East England and surrounding areas by providing a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and air ambulance service for the benefit of the community. Attending an average 4 incidents every day, Kent Air Ambulance is funded entirely by voluntary donations.

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Todd Halfpenny

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Raised so far: £2,861.01

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My story

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor usonline.

For over ten years I have known I would walk from Lands End to John O’Groats, cross-country. This is not something to be undertaken lightly but when the chance came for a sabbatical from work the planning really began.

At that time Dan Hawkes joined the party, which provided the possibility of sharing the load of the communal items as well as companionship (i.e. someone to blame when it all goes wrong) and a much needed safety net in case one of us suffers an injury.

We will leave on Saturday 1st July 2006 to start the 70 day, 1100 mile walk and will be carrying a pack weighing approximately 23 kilos containing essential lightweight kit. I will be avoiding all built up areas and using tracks and bridleways at all possible times.

Water will be replenished by using natural sources and water purifier. Food will be selected to meet out 5000 calories per day need and picked up at village post offices at three to four day intervals.

The route and equipment planning is immense which is on top of the physical training readying for walking 16 miles everyday for ten weeks carrying a fully loaded pack.

Currently I am employed as a Joint Managing Director and am hoping to use the business relations to raise approximately £6000 and use the trip as a fundraiser as well as a personal challenge.

Dan is employed by Pfizer who also list the Kent Air Ambulance (our chosen charity) as one of their chosen charities.

If all goes well we should be in John O’Groats on the 9th September 2006 for a much welcome bath and beer.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Kent Air Ambulance Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now!

For more information on our walk (training, background, progress etc) please visit our site at our official site.

Many thanks for your support,
Justin &Dan

	GO FASTER!!!!! Donation by Ruttles 27/07/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Keep your socks washed - good luck Donation by Paul Cahill 26/07/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Keep going..we LL THINK this just brilliant Donation by tricia hawkes 24/07/06	£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Gents your gonna need it! Donation by Si Richards 24/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck - thinking of you on your journey Donation by Penny O 22/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the ride!!! Donation by Laura D 22/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck to you both, keep on yomping! Donation by Dan's Cousin Emma! 19/07/06	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Best of luck lads! Donation by Marilyn C. 18/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Vinny 13/07/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Chip off the old block best of luck to both of you Donation by Dad 12/07/06	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys Donation by Gussell 11/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Alright Dan & Justin, Charlotte's Irish Chris here. I hope it rains! All the best. Donation by Christopher Mulligan 11/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Wise Man Once said forgiveness is devinbe but never pay full price for late pizza Donation by Spincheap Ninja 10/07/06	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	Two in the wood at the bell Donation by Dom 29/06/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	To my No. 1 Grandson ~ all my love and good luck Donation by Nanny Chapple 28/06/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go for it No: 1 Donation by Sue 1/2p 25/06/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop Donation by EML 23/06/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck to both of you, may your nights be frost free. :) Phil Donation by Phil M 23/06/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate all the best!!! Donation by Seb 23/06/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Watch out for the sheep! From Laura, Hayley & Elisa xxx Donation by PAH Customer Service Chicks 22/06/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Charlotte Illsley 22/06/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck guys from all our Friday collections Donation by Jean 16/06/06	£20.00
	I'll be out there Donation by Japanese Sniper 13/06/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luc, hope your feet survive! Donation by Helena 12/06/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Christine Robinson 09/06/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	No alcohol for duration of the walk Dan-that will be the biggest miracle since Jesus walked on water Donation by Andrea H-B 02/06/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	May your feet remain blister free! Donation by Ruth Chapman 02/06/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	from a babywalker & loobrush to this! Donation by Anne Jolin 28/05/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - try not to make the sheep cough, change your pants! Donation by Jayne 17/05/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Are you the farmer? Donation by Lo 16/05/06	£30.01 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,861.01
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£785.80

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