Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. This coming Spring I will take part in a Leg 6 of the Round the World Yacht Race; a 28-32 day race across the North Pacific from Qingdao in China to San Francisco on the Western Coast of the United States. The race is scheduled to start on the 4th March 2012 and is expected to take between 28 and 32 days, though the duration is heavily dependant on the weather consitions we encounter along the way! The Pacific crossing is renowned as the most arduous and challenging of the Round the World Yacht Race, both for its long duration and also for the size and ferocity of the weather systems we will encounter. It's expected that we will pass through or be passed over by a major weather system once every 3-5 days (Gale or typhoon force winds with major ocean swells) meaning that for long periods the boats will be travelling at between 25 and 30 kts an hour.......something which I am both thrilled and slightly apprehensive about! Those of you who know me best (or have spoken to me most recently) will also be aware that my girlfriend Emma has recently suffered a number of Epileptic fits, of which she has no prior history or as yet any explanation for their occurrence. With the above in mind I have decided to use the opportunity I have as a participant in the race to try to raise money for a charity that carries out research into both the cause and treatment of Epilepsy whilst also offering emotional support to those affected. The charity I have chosen is Epilepsy Society and their website is So if you are interested in helping me raise money for Epilepsy Society (which I happily assume you are as you're reading this) and simultaneously giving me a huge positive to think of whilst I'm bobbing up and down in the middle of the Pacific, then please dig deep and donate now. Thank you everyone! Ps. Donating through just giving is really simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation.
Raised so far: £3,410.00
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Best of luck Chris! We'll be sure to discuss your progress during our daily lunch breaks :) Donation by Clara Wee on 11/11/11 |
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Good luck Chris! Donation by Monica Saunders on 11/11/11 |
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Go Chris, Maybe one day you can do the whole race ! Donation by Mat Hayman on 10/11/11 |
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Sounds like quite the adventure and for a great cause too! Good luck and enjoy! Donation by Kelly O'Rourke on 10/11/11 |
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Chris, you are a hero! Good luck and enjoy the adventure. Donation by Seamus Keane on 10/11/11 |
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Donation by Matthew Wylie on 10/11/11 |
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Rather you than me! Enjoy every moment Donation by Martin Brennan on 10/11/11 |
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Good luck Chris you crazy fool! Donation by Joanne Alderton on 09/11/11 |
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Good luck, Chris! Donation by Tatiana Khrol on 09/11/11 |
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good luck pugwash. Donation by jonathan dick on 09/11/11 |
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Good Luck Chris...All the best for the big Challenge Donation by Harry Tull on 09/11/11 |
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Donation by Megan Watts on 08/11/11 |
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Donation by Anonymous via SMS on 08/11/11 |
£10.00
Donation from a T-Mobile mobile: Unfortunately T-Mobile has charged p to process this SMS donation. This is the only fee that will be applied to the donation. 
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Best of luck Chris - I'm sure all that training will pay off and hope you raise a tidy sum for a great cause Donation by Peter Simon on 08/11/11 |
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Please take great care of yourself my darling. Donation by Mum xxx on 07/11/11 |
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Cupcake, good luck mate... a fantastic event for a fantastic cause Donation by Nick Watson on 07/11/11 |
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Good Luck Captain Pugwash! try not to drown. Donation by Amar Hussain on 07/11/11 |
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Good luck Chris, watch out for pirates! Donation by Caroline Sexton on 05/11/11 |
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You fancy a challenge don't you! Donation by Harry Gaskell on 05/11/11 |
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Good luck Chris - rather you than me! Donation by Paul Bakstad on 04/11/11 |
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Good Luck to you and Emma. Donation by Robin Taylor on 04/11/11 |
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What an adventure. Wish you all the best of luck. Donation by Andrea Powell on 04/11/11 |
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Please feed the Albatrosses, if you come across any! Donation by Vas Lenis on 04/11/11 |
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Good Luck Chris. Donation by Chris Lewis on 04/11/11 |
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Donation by Anonymous via SMS on 01/11/11 |
£5.00
Donation from an Orange mobile: Unfortunately Orange has charged p to process this SMS donation. This is the only fee that will be applied to the donation.
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| * Total raised online: | £2,875.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £500.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £35.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,410.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £668.75 |
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