My story

On July 312011 I will be undertaking an adventure of a lifetime, by sailing around the world as a member of the Clipper RTW Yacht Race crew. 

  

  At 40,000 miles the event is the world's longest sailing race and will take ten identical 68-foot ocean yachts almost a year to complete their circumnavigation of the globe. Sir Robin Knox-Johnson says, "Fewer people have raced around the world than climbed Mount Everest; it remains one of life's great challenges and experiences.

 

While I am taking part in this challenge, I am also raising money for two charities, one of which is Kids Alive UK.

 

"At Kids Alive we understand the importance of education in child development, and realise it is fundamental to eradicating the cycle of poverty in which millions of children find themselves. The Bethany School in Ethiopia is providing 330 children with a life-changing experience, preparing them for a brighter future. We believe that every child has the right to receive a good education and your donation will make a lasting difference, helping to equip these children with the educational resources to make this possible."

 

Your donation could provide:

 

Colouring pens £2

School text book £4

School desk £15

Teacher’s salary £40

 

For more information on the Kids Alive Bethany School visit www.kidsaliveuk.org/ethiopia

 

The second charity that I am raising money for is School Home Support and you can find further information about their work at www.schoolhomesupport.org.uk

 

Thank you for your support for this worthwhile cause,

 

Catherine

 

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Stand by Me

Stand by Me

Charity Registration No. 1045430

Stand by Me (previously Kids Alive) is caring for over 3000 children in some of the world’s poorest countries. Through our children’s homes, schools and care centres we transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable children, by providing them with care that meets their individual needs.

Donations 39

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True grit indeed Cath... so glad I could accompany you for leg 4 and get to know an amazing person. You're making a difference to so many lives.Lovex

Donation by Joan Clancy on 06/05/13

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Cathy, an amazing journey, experience and a fantastic challenge. We are very proud of you! Lots of love and prayers

Donation by Alan, Susanna and Eliza Taylor on 21/03/13

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Happy Christmas, love from The Cundys

Donation by Valerie Cundy on 21/12/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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You are an inspirational to us all! Well done you fantastic lady! Lots of love us!

Donation by Ian and Helen Newman on 06/11/12

Donation by Irene Lee on 29/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations on achieving 40,000 miles Around the World - great achievement, so proud of you. Amazing bragging rights! Heaps of love. xxx

Donation by Pat and Bernie Chesney on 21/07/12

Donation by Alan Sargeant on 16/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I cant believe that your year is nearly over. We are all missing you so much in school and we are all so proud of you.xx

Donation by Mary O'Brien on 27/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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With every good wish Cathy - can't believe you are nearly home! Mel xx

Donation by Melissa Jones on 11/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Cathy! Great Effort!

Donation by James Lapping on 21/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Alan Sargeant on 13/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go Cathy!

Donation by The Stables Family on 11/05/12

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Hi Cathy Hope it's all going well. Great effort!

Donation by Shoaban Nair on 29/04/12

£8.00

+ £2.00 Gift Aid

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Well done on legs 5 & 6 and we hope the seas are a bit kinder around North America and wish you a safe continuation and good luck for the next leg.

Donation by Alan Sargeant on 04/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Some people will go the extra mile for something they care about, but Cathy goes around the world.

Donation by John and Marion Hume on 04/03/12

Donation by Anonymous on 23/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Cathy thinking of you and praying for happy and safe sailing ! Psalm 65 v 5-8. Love, Graham & Rosemary.

Donation by Graham Jackson on 13/12/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

We hope all goes well for the rest of this leg and you can find sometime to see a bit of New Zealand. Our thoughts are with you.

Donation by Alan Sargeant on 23/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck on leg 3

Donation by Alan Sargeant on 19/10/11

Well done on the 2nd leg enjoy yourself in Capetown and good luck for leg 3.

Donation by Alan Sargeant on 26/09/11

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Have a fantastic time Cathy, what an amazing challenge you have taken on. We will be thinking of you. Joanne & Andrew

Donation by Andrew & Joanne Appleton on 03/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Alan Sargeant on 24/08/11

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Go Cathy! Remember - race hard, enjoy your trip and more importantly - stay clicked on!

Donation by Linda, Martin, Sam and Josh on 12/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Spencer Prichard on 28/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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God bless and stay safe, have a fantastic trip, with love from the Cundys

Donation by Chris and Val Cundy on 23/07/11

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,540.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,540.00
  • Gift Aid£380.00

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