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Walk across the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands
Event: Alan Gandy's fundraising
$4,319.26 raised
74 donations
My Target:
$4,319.26 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Alan-Gandy-Siete-Islas-2012
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Alan Gandy's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text VVNX62 £10
to 70070
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
Well done Alan for completing your walks!!
Donation by Mimi & Carl on 28/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
WELL DONE ALAN ON THIS MOST AMAZING TEST OF ENDURANCE AND GENEROSITY !! JUST WISH I COULD AFFORD TO DONATE MORE
Donation by ALLAN DAY on 28/04/12
£10.00
Hang in there Big Al! Keith
Donation by keith sweeney on 28/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
well done, been great looking at your pictures and progress over the islands. Brian and Julie White. El Desierto, Granadilla
Donation by JULIE WHITE on 27/04/12
£10.00
Well done Alan, on the home stretch already. Bet you´re really looking forward to the walk home!
Donation by Andy King on 27/04/12
£50.00
Great going Alan! Sorry we missed you. Will see you next time. All our love!
Donation by Neil, suzy and max Hannabuss on 25/04/12
Best of Luck Alan, hope you continue to raise loads of money for your charities... Best Regards David - Tenerife Outdoors
Donation by Tenerife Outdoors on 21/04/12
keep up the good work alan,from bonny scotland!
Donation by Morag Girvan on 18/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Alan. Nearly there now. Just focus on Poole's pies n Merrydown cider. That should get ya to the finishing line buddy !!
Donation by Mick Davies on 16/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by frank purcell on 16/04/12
£10.00
Donation by Sue Herman on 16/04/12
£10.00
Donation by Claire Rennison on 16/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Keep up the good work xxx
Donation by Jue + Al xx on 16/04/12
£10.00
Good luck
Donation by Helen Martin on 15/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
All the best Alan, You are doing a magnificent and selfless thing. Good Luck
Donation by Kev Hutton & Pamela Morton on 14/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
KEEP GOING YOU CAN DO IT. DAD X
Donation by Stanley Gandy on 10/04/12
£50.00
Good luck Alan! :D
Donation by Chris Paton on 09/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Vamos Alan! One down....the rest will be a breeze ;-) x
Donation by Rachael Walker on 08/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Are you there yet? Hurry Up! Hope you see lots of caravans along the way ;-) xxx
Donation by Michelle Bradford on 08/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck!
Donation by Nathina Knight on 07/04/12
£20.00
Donation by Mike and Julie Heaney on 06/04/12
Good luck Alan, don't forget to enjoy yourself as well.
Donation by Paul O'Toole on 06/04/12
£100.00
Good Luck Alan!
Donation by Marilyn and John Brindley on 05/04/12
Best of luck Alan! You're some cookie! :-)
Donation by Bernadette & Alan Moran on 03/04/12
£50.00
Best of luck from Steve and Lynn and enjoy!!
Donation by Steve Watson on 03/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$3,005.05
- Offline donations$1,314.21
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$4,319.26
- Gift Aid$376.38
* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.
