Raised: 87%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,325.00
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My story

 

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Five officers based in theMinistry of Defence in Whitehall , 4 Army and one Royal Marine, have, somewhat naively, decided to compete in the Annual Three Peaks Yacht Race in June 2009.  The race is a unique event for about 22 teams that combines sailing, running, and some cycling, and is considered to be one of the toughest long distance team challenges in the UK.  The aim is for the team to sail from Barmouth toFortWilliam via Caernavon and Whitehaven in order to climb the highest mountain in Wales (Snowdon) followed by England (Scarfell Pike) and then Scotland (Ben Nevis).  It is a timed event that should last about three and a half days providing it goes to plan!  Though I cannot be assured of gaining first place it is our intention to be competitive and push ourselves to the limits.

 

In addition to challenging ourselves and proving that we are still sprightly young men it is our intention to gain maximum sponsorship for the British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association (BLESMA).  All of us have been on Military Operations recently, in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and have witnessed some horrendous injuries to our men.  BLESMA has been instrumental in providing significant support to some of those men whom we have had the privilege of commanding and it is hoped that our fund raising efforts will help BLESMA assist other service people into the future. 


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (Blesma) gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

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Donation by Aaron Beck 06/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A little something from all at Thales UK to help the fund along! Donation by Thales UK 31/07/09  

£500.00

Brilliant effort Col Nick Orr and many congratulations to the whole team Donation by Christian Hobart 30/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Derek Hudson 28/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done. Sorry it took so long to make a donation. Donation by James Baxendale 23/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done George,and crew. Donation by Slick Ric (apparently) 23/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done. Donation by Crinan Dunbar 16/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Excellent Challenge - Excellent Cause. Well Done all. Donation by Andy Mathias 14/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A great achievement by you all, particularly the short welshman! Donation by ANDREW ELLISON 11/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes. Donation by Steven Arrowsmith 09/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A stirling performance although, having seen the photo's, I don't understand where the swimming fits in! Well done. Donation by James Anderson 07/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, George - beats driving a desk! Michael and Angela Rose Donation by Angela Rose 01/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Howell Lewis 29/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation for endurance of having to be couped up on the boat with the Welshman for so long rather than the race! Well done on raising the money. Donation by Steve Watkin 26/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep plugging away guys - you'll look back one day and say that you enyoyed every minute of it! Donation by Alan Collins 26/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Ben Blackett-Ord 25/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

What a team - with such talent you can't fail to win. Really good luck. Donation by Michael O'Dwyer 24/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Rather you than me ... best of luck for rising to the challenge! Donation by Kat Will 19/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the very very best for facing such a tough challenge Donation by Stephen Andrews 17/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Tremendous effort. Good Luck. Donation by John and Hilary Waters 17/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck, Support the ARC it will give you somewhere to go after and we expect at least 2 other measures. Donation by Chris Owen 17/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are all mad but brilliant in making a splendid effort for a good cause. May the path be smooth, the sea calm ... and the drink at the end long! Donation by Anne Miller 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Graham Webber 16/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Stu et. al., God bless all of you in supporting this very worthy cause! Donation by Jim Huck 15/06/09  

£50.00

Mad, absolutely mad. Some people will do anything to get away from a desk in MOD. Donation by Andrew Purdy 11/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck George- watch out for chaffing!!! Donation by The Smudges 09/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - George, hope the Snowdon run is more fun than the 707 Donation by James Duff 07/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Dont forget it's rude to count people out loud as your pass them ! Please look out for each other ! Best of luck ! I'll be thinking of you ! xx Donation by Kate Orr 05/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go H! I know you don't know me, well we spoke once, but I want you to feed my friend Nikki! Good luck you crazy fool! Donation by Katy Stas 05/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all! Donation by Sally Little 05/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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