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Ford Underwater Canoe Team 50

Andrew Merryweather is raising money for Wooden Spoon

Participants: Mark Beal, Chris Rushton, Dean Griffiths, Andrew Merryweather

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Wooden Spoon - The Ford Ranger Great Lakeland Challenge 2012 · 7 September 2012 ·

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Wooden Spoon is the children’s charity of rugby. Our vision is that through the power of rugby every child and young person across the UK & Ireland, no matter what their background has access to the same opportunities.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A new team with 2 new members, helping the old man Andrew 'celebrate' his 50th year by raising funds for a great cause</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For those of you who need reminding, the event is as follows:</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On Friday the 7th September three of us will canoe the 10.5mile length of Lake Windermere, cycle 26 miles over England&rsquo;s steepest road pass, the 1:3 gradient Wrynose and finally, conquer Scafell Pike, navigating an 8.5 mile route from Wasdale Head to the Langdale Valley in the Lake district. During this event we will be pushed to the limits of our endurance, burning on average 10 thousand calories each!!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Why, do you ask, we put ourselves through this torture? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>To raise money for Wooden Spoon.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the UK, one child in every hundred suffers from a lifelong disability that will profoundly affect his or her ability to lead a full and happy life. Additionally, more than 3.5 million young people grow up in low income households or live in an environment where they are subjected to poverty of aspiration. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wooden Spoon exists to improve the quality and prospects of life for children and young people who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially. Their commitment to quality charitable work makes a hugely positive impact on young lives throughout the UK.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We need your help&nbsp;and support to reach our fundraising target. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please therefore give generously&hellip;&hellip;Not everyone had the start in life we did&hellip;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks,</span></span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£5,561.00
+ £349.75 Gift Aid
Online
£3,001.00
Offline
£2,560.00

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