Raised: 187%
Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £5,605.00
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My story

 
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Hi one and all – I’m going trekking!!  In a moment of madness I signed up to Animals Asia’s 10-day Vietnam Northern Highland Hilltribe Trek Challenge in October 2009 – to raise funds for the incredible Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) who rescue beautiful Moon Bears from the terrible bear farms in China and Vietnam.  Go see their website http://www.animalsasia.org/ – they are brilliant people!

This challenge is also in memory of our youngest son, Ray, who so loved animals.  Ray’s daughter Ciera and her school friends have sponsored Mausi – a tiny bear cub who was rescued from a secret compartment under a passenger bus in Vietnam.  It’s my turn now to do something to help the bears.

So……. My challenge is to get fit enough to trek for 10 days in the mountains of Northern Vietnam – Frasipan (3,143m) is the highest peak.  The most exciting part will be visiting the bear sanctuary to see the work that AAF is doing.  To qualify I also have to raise a minimum of £3,000. 

Bears, of course, have a special place in our hearts. Who didn’t cuddle a teddy bear as a child?  So dig deep.  Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure.  It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me:  Animals Asia Foundation 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.

Please bring help to set the Moon Bears free by sponsoring me now.  Thanks.

Hope your trip went well - looking forward to hearing all about it Donation by Valerie Cahill 12/10/09  

£30.00

Hi Aileen, Have a good time and come back in one piece. Love Ian and Theresa. x Donation by ian 28/09/09  

£50.00

Now its my turn to support you!! Hugs Sharon xxx Donation by sharon mahony 25/09/09  

£50.00

Good Luck Hope you don't get exhausted .XX Donation by Cheryl Sullivan 17/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Here's to happy trekking!! Say hello to the bears!! Donation by Oliver 11/09/09  

£820.00 + £231.28 Gift Aid

Keep on trekking........ I'm sure you will make it! Donation by Maggi 10/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Alan Reed 07/09/09  

£160.00 + £45.13 Gift Aid

So sorry that I can't make it to Garden Party but I hope its a great success. Well done you! Donation by Sheila Bailey 28/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck with your trek for such a good cause Aileen.....I know you'll do it! Donation by Lisa Humphrey 24/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Aileen. Have a wonderful experience for a wonderful cause. Enjoy !! Donation by Piers Thurston 19/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a great idea to organise a garden party...sorry I can't make it. Look forward to meeting you soon x Donation by Kate Titterton 18/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

You never cease to amaze me!! Good luck with the training!! Lots of love. Donation by Jules x 14/08/09  

£20.00

Lots of luck, Ray would love this. Chris & Jerry Donation by Chris Stockbridge 14/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck - look out for yetis, bears and roving Somerset septuagenarians Donation by Eric Gibbins 11/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good on you Aileen - Ray would be very proud of you. Donation by lee Gibbins 11/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hey Aileen! Have a great time in Vietnam. Thanks for all your help and support - I have really appreciated it! Donation by Andrew Pearson 05/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Aileen. Have a wonderful trip. Love Rose Donation by Rose Kennedy 29/07/09  

£40.00

Hope the trek goes well, what a good cause! Bring some good socks... and going by my experiences of asia, some toilet paper might be wise as well ;-) Donation by Paula Reed 28/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Aileen, Best of luck with your trek.Hope you raise lots of money for these beautiful bears. Love Lu x Donation by lucia kirwan 20/07/09  

£50.00
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