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Walk across the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands
£2,868.96 raised
74 donations
My Target:
£2,868.96 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Alan-Gandy-Siete-Islas-2012
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My story
Update: I successfully completed the walk on the 29th April withouot so much as a blister! If you'd like to read about the whole walk there are many posts on blog, and I have also written a book following the event. Click here to find out more...
407.34 kilometers
Total walking time was 96 hours 22 minutes and 22 seconds.
Burned 29776 calories
Average speed was 4.23 kilmoeters per hour
In February of 2011 I walked from the Orzola in the North of Lanzarote to the Playa Blanca lighthouse in the South. At the time I said "never again", but as time has passed I've come round to the idea of setting myself a new challenge.
(Desplácese hacia abajo para el español)
Here it is: In the spring of 2012 I intend to walk down, across or up the Siete Islas - the seven main islands that make up the Canary Islands. It's a little more ambitious; as opposed to the 73km of Lanzarote I estimate this to be 400 to 500km.
Raising the money for the charities I worked with on the previous walk was one of the most satisfying things I have ever done, and I actually enjoyed the walk. I simply couldn't resist doing it again!
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The Charities
Niños Tercer del Mundo - based here on the island and raising money for children in the third world. They are currently funding a new medical centre in Kenya.
The Rose Road Centre in Southampton who provided a wide range of services to severely disabled children and their families.
Both are VERY worthy causes, and I am proud to be associated with them.
Click here to follow my progress as I prepare and during the walk when it comes!
(You'll see from this page that donations will go to Rose Road initially. Rose Road will donate 50% of the monies raised via this page to Niños Tercer del Mundo once collected)
Special thanks to;
David White the MD of AxiaFX who has kindly offered to fund my expenses.
Mitch Mitchell, Lanzarote's favourite Personal Trainer, who is helping me prepare.
En febrero de 2011 caminé desde Órzola, al norte de Lanzarote, hasta el Faro de Playa Blanca, situado en el sur de la isla. En aquel momento dije “nunca más”, pero conforme ha ido pasando el tiempo me he animado de nuevo con la idea de plantearme otro gran reto.
Y aquí está : en primavera de 2012 mi intención es atravesar las Siete Islas canarias caminando – el archipiélago canario está compuesto por siete islas-. Este nuevo reto es algo más ambicioso; en lugar de los 73km de Lanzarote estimo que recorreré 400 ó 500 kms.
Lo más gratificante de la caminata anterior fue recaudar fondos para las O.N.G. con las que colaboro habitualmente, a nivel personal disfruté como nunca. Después de esa experiencia, no puedo resistirme a repetirlo de nuevo.
INFORMACIÓN DE LAS ORGANIZACIONES NO GUBERNAMENTALES:
"Niños del Tercer Mundo" – Con sede en la isla de Lanzarote tiene como objetivo principal recaudar fondos para niños del tercer mundo. Actualmente están construyendo un nuevo centro médico en Kenia con el dinero recaudado.
El “Rose Road Centre” en Southampton, ofrece una gama amplia de servicios a niños discapacitados y a sus familiares.
Ambos son causas que merecen la pena y estoy orgulloso de trabajar con ellos.
Desde esta página podrás seguir con detenimiento mis avances,los preparativos del viaje y el transcurso de la caminata cuando llegue el momento.
(Además, te mostraremos en esta página qué donativos serán destinados inicialmente al Red Rose Centre, que, a su vez, donará el 50% del dinero recaudado en ésta página a la organización "Niños del Tercer Mundo".)
My gallery 2
My charity
The Rose Road Association
Charity Registration No. 276172
The Rose Road Association works with children, young people and their families from across Hampshire and the surrounding area. The children who attend Rose Road have multiple and complex health needs and we believe in valuing individuals, celebrating achievement and respecting their choices.
Donations 74
Donation by Adam Brennan on 01/06/12
ok I felt guilty so heres 20 quid now bugger off
Donation by michael lord-castle on 30/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 25/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Keith Parry on 25/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
For my auction goods! thank you x
Donation by Angela Poxon on 25/05/12
£55.00
Great stuff Alan, and looking forwards to seeing you in a few weeks. Jon, Karen & Alex Tait
Donation by Jon Tait on 21/05/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Donation by Elle Draper on 14/05/12
Lanzarote Business Advertising
Donation by Gandy-Draper on 14/05/12
Well done
Donation by John: PDC on 14/05/12
£20.00
Wish I was at Wax tonight! Well done.
Donation by Dave T on 10/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Alan
Donation by Shannon Brasky on 10/05/12
£20.00
Raffle!!! Let's see the pic
Donation by Suzy & Neil on 09/05/12
Well done Alan, great achievement!
Donation by Paul Waring on 09/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
well done mate :)
Donation by Jon Ashford on 09/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
For Raffle at Wax Auction. 10 tickets
Donation by Joan Makepeace & Leo Woodturner on 09/05/12
Well done, you can be very proud of yourself
Donation by Frances Green on 01/05/12
£20.00
Congratulations Al x
Donation by Angela Murphy on 30/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Thanks for your effort on creating a better world!
Donation by Cristo Bolaños on 30/04/12
As promised.... LOVED the photo Mr Gandy xxxxx
Donation by Kirsty Briant on 30/04/12
£20.00
CONGRATULATIONS ALAN well done from Muriel & John xx
Donation by Muriel & John on 29/04/12
£50.00
Congratulations on your efforts on behalf of charity a great achievement. "Irishmick"
Donation by Michael Kelly on 29/04/12
£20.00
Well done Alan. Great achievement. The photos made it feel like we were walking with you.
Donation by Graham Walsh on 28/04/12
£20.00
Well done Alan, be very proud of yourself, a great acheivement. xxx
Donation by Alison Plain on 28/04/12
£20.00
Well done Alan on a fantastic achievement and we are both so proud of you.
Donation by Keith and Lorraine Wareing on 28/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Alan - what an achievement!
Donation by Jane and Frank on 28/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,996.03
- Offline donations£872.93
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£2,868.96
- Gift Aid£250.00
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