Kit Strange is fundraising for WWF-UK

Kit's 2009 Coast to coast Gumpathon

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WWF-UK

Charity Registration No. 1081247

WWF is the world's largest and most experienced independent conservation organisation. WWF's vision is to have a world in which humans live in harmony with nature, where wildlife thrives and where the wonders of nature are appreciated as a natural asset.

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Kit Strange

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20/07/2014

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Raised: 39%

Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £969.01

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My story

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On August 5, 2009 I set out to run, crawl, jog and creep across more than 300 kms of beautiful England, from coast to coast, from sea to shining sea. This is to raise money for WWF-UK, who do a fantastic job. My eldest daughter Kathie is marrying Ed in October and they have generously declined wedding presents in favour of supporting two charities, including WWF-UK.

Track my progress before and during the Coast-to-coast by visiting:

http://kitstrange.blogspot.com/

This classic route was originated and described by the celebrated A. Wainwright, author of a famous series of mountain-walking guide books on the English Lake District. The route is 306 kilometres miles long.

I want to do this in less than one week, which works out at an average of 44 kilometres per day, or a bit more than a marathon each day for a week. Except many marathons are on flat terrain, this one goes across the Lake District, the Pennines Hills, the Yorkshire Dales, the Wolds, the Howardian Hills and the North Yorkshire Moors.

St Bees in Cumbria is the start point, and the destination is Robin Hoods bay near Whitby. The recommended time is 2-3 weeks, so 7 days is a bit of a squeeze.

Itinerary

DAY 1: St Bees - Borrowdale (29 miles)
DAY 2: Borrowdale - Helvellyn (17 miles)
DAY 3: Helvellyn - Kirkby Stephen (36 miles)
DAY 4: Kirkby Stephen - Rickmond (33 miles)
DAY 5: Richmond - Osmotherley (30 miles)
DAY 6: Osmotherley - Blakey (17 miles)
DAY 7: Glaisdale - Robin Hoods Bay (29 miles)

	Better very late than never! Sorry I missed your epic trek. Although tiring I'm sure it was a very stimulating experience. Very Well Done Kit! Donation by John Lea 29/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Better late than never! Well done! Peter Donation by Peter Johnson 01/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Samantha 28/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by S FRYER 26/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Kit! Knew you had planned this but obviously forgotten when. What a wonderful achievement. Donation by Sue Harrison 24/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done kit, super stuff! Donation by maxine perella, LAWR editor 19/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	From Sauce Consultancy in memory of all the lost Jelly Babies Donation by John Twitchen 18/08/09	£134.00
	Well done, an amazing effort Donation by Julie Hill 17/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Kit. Donation by Richard Logan 17/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Kit! Donation by Bill Harrison 14/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, Kit! Donation by Nick Lyth 13/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Kit Donation by conor mcgovern 13/08/09	£15.00
	Congratulations Kit Donation by David Alexander 13/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Kit - Excellent Achievement! Donation by Steve Read 13/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Kit, you're on the last leg, what a phenomenal achievement - well done. Donation by Jules & Anne Lomas 11/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Kit-mind the Wasps! Donation by Peter Jones 10/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Big respect Kit....it's a monster Confucius he say: "Man with sore feet not using his head" Dad....are we nearly there yet...? Donation by Mac Hutton 08/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Olivier De Clercq 07/08/09	£5.00
	Good luck Kit! Donation by Ian Dent 04/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	My goodness! Beautiful route and best of luck. Looking forward to reading the blog! Donation by Peter Scholes 04/08/09
	Donation by Anonymous 03/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sounds amazing - I'm quite envious! Hope you have a good support crew to take care of you each evening. Donation by Clare 31/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Kit from the WastesWork team Donation by Sarah Knapp 31/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it - you only live once! Good luck, S Donation by Sue S 31/07/09	£40.00
	Best of luck and thank you again for the presentation! Donation by Sue B 30/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort - good luck Kit! Donation by Julia Hailes 28/07/09	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	It's an idiotic (in 1 week) but rather wonderful thing to do. I hope the trip itself gives you some pleasure as well. With kind regards Donation by Andrew Craig 27/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What an inspiring challenge! All the best on the journey. Donation by Maria Andrews 26/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Hope the weather improves for you... Donation by Sian Miles, BPI 26/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Have a great time Kit. Now remember not to go too fast for your four-legged friend... Congratulations to Kathie and Ed. God bless Donation by Graham Rice 23/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£969.01
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£212.95

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