My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am hoping to raise money for Odyssey through undertaking a sponsored trek through part of the Moroccan Sahara. 100 kilometres in 5 days, across hot sands and rocks.

Odyssey is a unique organisation which enhances the quality of life for people with cancer through programmes of adventure based mainly in the outdoors. As a member of staff on several programmes, I have gained much inspiration myself from sharing the experiences of the participants and seeing the difference an Odyssey adventure can make so it is time for me to put something back in whilst sharing an adventure too.

An Odyssey experience can make a big difference to someone’s life. Previous participants wont describe their experiences, Odyssey programmes only work because of the mystery and surprises, but most talk about the return of confidence, some a sense of fun, and many about a regained zest for life.

A previous participant shared this,

“Yes I have an incurable and progressive cancer; yes I’m dying and I may die this year or next year, but Odyssey made me realise that there was still some living to do and I should not‘die’ before I’m dead.”

I would like to help as many people as possible to experience Odyssey. I have been asked to raise £2,500. I would like to raise £3,000 or more if possible.

So please dig deep and donate now.

My updates 2

Four days after the trek and I am recoveing well! Energy is boosted by a successful trek, the whole team completed the 100km event though we faced sandstorms, rain, tents blowing down, stomach bugs and the normal heat and sand!

31/10/12 11:30

Off to Heathrow now, flying to Morocco at 6pm. We start in the desert tomorrow!

20/10/12 09:40

My charity

Odyssey

Odyssey

Charity Registration No. 1045259

Odyssey is a charity which enhances the quality of life for people with cancer through imaginative programmes of challenging and dramatic activities using the outdoors.

Donations 23

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Congratulations David. Lots of love from Annabel and family. xx

Donation by Annabel Leonard on 05/11/12

£10.00

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Well done David! glad you enjoyed it. Love, Mum. xx

Donation by Mum on 05/11/12

£20.00

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Well done Mara a great Trek by all accounts and a fab effort. Congrats, taffyboy x

Donation by John Evans on 31/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Terri Tandy on 28/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Donation from Chris and Denise Bates on 26/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope it all goes well x

Donation by The Middletons on 22/10/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Try and keep the sand out of your shoes - and other areas! Good luck and have fun.

Donation by Jonathan Russell on 20/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Enjoy your holiday Dave! Wish I was coming with you. xx

Donation by Kathryn Scott on 19/10/12

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Roy Goodall on 19/10/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dave! Have a fantastic time - don't forget to pack your bucket and spade!! Love the Neaths xx

Donation by Debbie Neath on 12/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Dorothy and Jim's donation on 12/10/12

£10.00

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Dr Scott, Have a wonderful adventure, good luck + take care. Fiona xx

Donation by Fiona Washbrooke on 10/10/12

£20.00

Donation by Johanna Lloyd on 30/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hi Dave, Lots of luck for the challenge, take lots of pictures. Love Jan & Ian xx

Donation by JANET WEAVER on 10/09/12

£22.00

+ £5.50 Gift Aid

MY MONEY TO COVER THE FLIGHTS AND TRIP. ALL THE REST IS FOR ODYSSEY!

Donation by David Scott on 09/08/12

£650.00

+ £162.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck sir!

Donation by Phil Boyle on 23/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck with the trek (and the training!!!). Great cause. Lee & Claire xx

Donation by Claire Purslow on 31/01/12

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The things you'll do to avoid the school run xxx

Donation by Natasha Hubbard on 31/01/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Philip Ralph on 30/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Sounds like an amazing adventure, good luck :-) The Dinnigans

Donation by Nichola Dinnigan on 30/01/12

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A pleasure to help Dave never forget helping out in the forrest with Rob all those years ago. Best wishes from Sabine as well.

Donation by Tim Jones on 28/01/12

£50.00

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A small donation to help out with the fundraising for a brilliant cause.

Donation by Lizzie on 27/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Sorry it's only a small donation. Hope it kick starts a brillaint fundraise for a brilliant charity. Good luck. Aly & Tony x

Donation by Alyson Purssell on 27/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,272.00
  • Offline donations£354.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,626.00
  • Gift Aid£290.50

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