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Hi, my name is Dan Paddon and i'm 14 years old. I am taking part in the Essex Dragon Boat Games. Myself and 10 of my Dad's work colleagues from Handelsbanken have put a team together.Our team name is, 'Tim's Handelsbanken Wariors'. We have already donated £400 to enter the race but we know we can do more. 

Recently my Dad Tim has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called myelodysplastic syndrome. Ever since his diagnosis I have wanted to do something to raise money and donate it to a good cause. When I heard about this boat race I immediately wanted to take part in it. The team and I will be massivly appreciative of any money you are able to donate; big or small it all helps. With your help we can beat blood cancer!

 

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My updates 8

Thank you to everyone that has donated money and left such supportive comments. I am glad to say Dad is doing really well and is in remission. Also thanks to you guys the team and I managed to raise the most money out of all 30 teams!! THANK YOU

30/08/12 11:01

Our first race is at 11:20 but the races kick off, well row off at 10.

06/07/12 11:02

Tim's Handelsbanken warriors need your support. So come down this sunday (8th July) to support us and the event. (read my previous post). IT WILL BE A GREAT DAY.

04/07/12 08:56

It will be a great day watching us 'get wet' and also we have a great line up of 48 races, live music, children’s entertainment and activities, bungee basketball and lots more to keep the whole family entertained.

04/07/12 08:55

Thank you everyone for your donations and kind messages you have left for my family and I to read. I am happy to announce that my dad is on the mend and should be down at the race on Sunday :)

04/07/12 08:50

My charity

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Charity Registration No. 216032

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Your contribution really will make a difference to the lives of the 30,000 people diagnosed every year with a blood cancer. beatingbloodcancers.org.uk

Donations 112

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Good Luck with your walk Dan! and good on you for raising so much money! love, Mike, Carolyn, Blake and Natasha x

Donation by Carolyn Walker on 19/09/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well done for the fund-raising and very best wishes to your dad for his recovery.

Donation by Seb Papararo on 24/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hey, Hope your dad gets better & hope this helps, Jena :) x

Donation by Graham Slaughter on 14/08/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Hope to see you both on Monday at the WP Arena - well done for all your hard work Dan! Caryn, Paul, Dani & Katie xxxx

Donation by Caryn Brazier on 02/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best wishes to all

Donation by Martin + Hannah on 01/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Dan, your parents must be so proud of you. Best wishes, Catherine

Donation by Catherine O'Connor on 17/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Dan great effort on the fun raising and all the best to your dad. Get well soon!!

Donation by the Nibloe family on 10/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck x

Donation by Anonymous on 08/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Kerry Mordaunt on 08/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dan and well Done with all your fantastic fundraising xx

Donation by Claire Fox on 08/07/12

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 07/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 07/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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well done Dan and all you Paddons for what you been thro........... hope i helped you hit target!!!! xxxx

Donation by julie drake on 07/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck to you and your team,

Donation by Jacqueline Jordan on 07/07/12

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ALL the very best for Sunday. Congratulations on raising so much for such a great cause. Forget winning, just dont dont drink the water!

Donation by Spencer Davis at Gepp and Sons on 06/07/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Well don Daniel on raising such a fantastic sum of money . Good Luck for Sunday Hope you win !

Donation by Pat Conduit (Sam's nan) on 06/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dan, Dave - TwoTwoFIve

Donation by David Glasspool on 05/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with your fund-raising for such a good cause. Enjoy your challenge on the river.

Donation by Andy's dad on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Dan. Your family must be proud of you. I wish your dad the very best. (I am Jean's sister). Love and best wishes to you all. xxxx

Donation by Meg Clark on 04/07/12

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Good Luck Dan and also to all your co-rowers! Your friends and family are very proud of you xx

Donation by Stephen MacDavid on 03/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Team! And good luck Tim!

Donation by TOM KINLOCH on 03/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Dan. Best of Luck for Sunday team.

Donation by Matt Sand on 03/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck team - hope the weather is on your side and the boat stays upright!! All the best. Kirsty & Tony (friends of Andy Felstead). xxx

Donation by Kirsty Brooks & Tony Russell on 03/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Come on Tim's Handelsbanken Warriors. Warrior being appropriate for Timbo!! Keep the team in check Dan and good luck everyone!!

Donation by Ray Bugg on 28/06/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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I think you are doing an amazing thing Your parents are great people and I am so pleased that things have worked out for the best. Good luck .x

Donation by Liz and Darell x on 27/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$7,044.94
  • Offline donations$864.15
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$7,909.09
  • Gift Aid$1,282.84

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