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Walk across the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands
Event: Alan Gandy's fundraising
$4,357.14 raised
74 donations
My Target:
$4,357.14 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
Good luck 'Bro
Donation by Keith Gandy on 03/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Alan & Thank you from Beth, Neil and all at Rose Road
Donation by Beth Rogers on 19/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Now I know why yer mates in Wigan call you Tenderfoot ;-)
Donation by Canada Bob on 13/03/12
£20.00
thank you Alan for helping our charity Niños del Tercer Mundo, it will make such a difference to the children
Donation by Jackie Lee on 13/03/12
£10.00
Good luck my dear friend Alan. You truly do have a good heart! Xo
Donation by Cindi Johnston on 12/03/12
£20.00
Good luck Al - you can do it ! With all our love, Jan, Ian and the girls x x x x
Donation by Jan McDonald on 12/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Walk on my friend.
Donation by elizabeth cooper on 05/03/12
£20.00
Good luck Alan, a great adventure and great causes. Enjoy the challenge. Best wishes, Sylvia and Miles
Donation by Miles Couchman on 03/03/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
The very best of luck Alan, your looking in good shape for the challenge ahead.
Donation by Paul & Karen on 03/03/12
£10.00
Wishing you the best of luck Alan!
Donation by Phil, Chrischi & Joshua Burch on 26/02/12
Good luck - we've got tons of respect for what you're doing. Go for it Alan! x
Donation by Lou Bartholdi on 24/02/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
good luck allan x
Donation by michelle thompson on 20/02/12
£10.00
Donation by Karen Hill on 20/02/12
£20.00
Good luck... that's quite a challenge!
Donation by PJ Kent on 19/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Alan! £20 seems a small amount for such a huge challenge but I guess every little helps! Looking forward to reading your blog updates.
Donation by Ian Sheldon on 17/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Keep up the good work! Behind you 100%
Donation by Mitch on 16/02/12
£50.00
Just to be different we're donating per island so this is for the first two! Let us know when you get to Morro Jable. Best of luck Frank and Jane x
Donation by Jane Gunnell on 15/02/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Alan x
Donation by Gil Salliss on 14/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by LOUISE JEFFREYS on 14/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck x
Donation by MVP on 14/02/12
£20.00
Don't forget your blister plasters and a cap.
Donation by Geoff Holt on 14/02/12
Good luck Alan. Above all, enjoy it! xx
Donation by Matt & Alison on 13/02/12
£20.00
Good luck Alan! As promised will double this should I get my mankini shot ;) Look forward to seeing you complete this. Kirsty and Nik xxxx
Donation by Kirsty And Nik on 12/02/12
£20.00
Good luck with it and I look forward to following your progress!
Donation by Mike Cliffe-Jones on 10/02/12
£20.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations$3,031.40
- Offline donations$1,325.73
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$4,357.14
- Gift Aid$379.68
* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.
