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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page for the Nepal Challenge 2012.

You may know already that Ann and I are Foster Carers and again we are raising funds for the Fostering Network,   During 2008 we raised £4,710 (Peru) and in 2010 we raised £6,125 (China) - totalling £10,835 for the UK's leading charity working to improve standards of care for fostered children.

The plan is for me to complete the Nepal Challenge during May 2012,  by taking part in a thrilling 10-day trek and community project, against the magnificent backdrop of the Himalayas.

Those taking part will trek through mountain villages and thick rhododendron forests, see the peaks and glaciers of the Himalayas up close and be part of a community project for local children.

Before the group even starts up the first mountain the major challenge will be here at home, during these credit crunch times, trying to raise sponsorship from near and far.  During times like this charities like the Fostering Network struggle just when more funds are actually needed to help make a difference to vulnerable children and young people. 

There are 51,000 fostered children living with 43,000 foster families on any one day in the UK. The Fostering Network estimates there is a shortage of at least 10,000 foster families.  

The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading charity for all those involved in fostering, and exists to ensure that fostered children receive the highest standards of care. It has offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow and London. 

To make a donation or to find out more about the trek please visit http://www.justgiving.com/davidtmcelhoney

Thank you for taking the time to read my page and many thanks for your support.

Dave

 

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My Team

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Team Nepal @ The Fostering Network

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My charity

The Fostering Network

The Fostering Network

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The Fostering Network is the UK's leading charity for everyone involved in fostering. We support foster carers, and work to make foster care better for the 59,000 children in the UK who live with foster families.

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Fantastic! Well done David

Donation by Caroline Owen on 10/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Katie Dandy on 04/05/12

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Good luck david

Donation by phillip hughes on 02/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done David :):) All the best Jim & Ange xx

Donation by James Mcelhoney on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Sylvia Storer on 03/04/12

£30.00

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Well done on reaching your target, keep going Dave and have a Tequila Slammer to celebrate :)

Donation by Iain McKellan on 02/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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David, Well done for what you're doing - it's sorely needed! Best wishes, Philip

Donation by Philip Ross on 02/04/12

£50.00

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Another jolly, Dave ? Only joking, you're doing a great thing, wish I was going with you. Keep up the good work :-)

Donation by Roy Hickman on 30/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck on your trip, hope its fill with accomplishments!

Donation by Sara & Art Koch on 30/03/12

£60.00

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Good Luck David! Love Janine & Eric x

Donation by Janine Johnson on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by James McElhoney on 29/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Andrew Storer on 29/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 29/03/12

£10.00

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Good luck with the torch bearing and even if it gets hot - don't drop it!

Donation by Kate Kennett on 29/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck David. Hope to see your Blue Team shirt in some of the photos.

Donation by Ralph Bowman (Go Blue Team) on 28/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Keith Sinclair on 28/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 28/03/12

£10.00

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Good luck Dave and congratulations on a fantastic fundraising achievement

Donation by Sue Nuttall on 27/03/12

£50.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 27/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done for all your hard work for such a worthwhile charity x

Donation by Anonymous on 24/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by JEAN ROY EK on 24/03/12

£5.00

Donation by FIONA GRAHAM MCELHONEY on 24/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 24/03/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,055.00
  • Offline donations£3,250.00
  • Text donations£81.00
  • Total raised£4,386.00
  • Gift Aid£198.64

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