My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

I've teamed up to canoe 100 miles of the Thames with my good friends Maddie and Vicky (both known to regulars of the Plough, Ifield), to raise money for the Olive Tree Cancer Support Trust in Crawley.

It's been a lifelong ambition of mine to do this, and thanks to the generosity of several local organisations, including Crawley Youth Centre who have donated the canoes, we will be able to complete the challenge over four days, 1-4 June - in honour of the Queen's Jubilee!

It's not going to be easy, with a gruelling 25 miles on the water each day, so knowing that we're raising lots of money for this great cause will really help us on our way! 

The Olive Tree is an independent cancer support centre based at Crawley Hospital. It provides a drop-in centre, complementary therapies, counselling, information and support for cancer patients and their carers and families. Read more about its work here: http://www.olivetreecancersupport.org.uk/

Thank you so much for supporting us with our challenge, it really does mean a lot... and wish us luck too!

Cheers!

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My updates 1

Well we've got our canoes, and we've all had a little sit in them... that's a start isn't it? Bring on May 31st!!!

27/04/12 19:27

My charity

The Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre

The Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre

Charity Registration No. 1017858

The Olive Tree is a local cancer support centre serving Sussex and Surrey. We are the only centre in the area and are entirely run by volunteers. We offer counselling, complimentary therapies, support, advice and act as a key point of contact for cancer patients, their families, carers and children.

Donations 19

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Remember Vic it's rhythm not power!!!

Donation by Kenneth Rickard on 24/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the challenge!

Donation by Dean Peckham on 24/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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To my darling 'hubby'. Good luck xxx

Donation by Clare Hall on 22/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Gud luk n keep up the gud work..xx

Donation by Sonal Gohel on 22/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck All!

Donation by Joanne Robinson on 21/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Vicky and co

Donation by Susan Dennis on 21/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Very best of luck to you all! I can't believe you're going for a 100 miles - amazing!!

Donation by Darren Mawbey on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Gary, Maddy and Vicky.

Donation by Chris Spurgeon on 15/05/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Birju Shah on 14/05/12

£20.00

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Donation by Liam and Jemma on 14/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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all the best Vic! sam xx

Donation by Sam Brown on 13/05/12

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Best of luck Vix, Maddie and Gary-great cause and your al brilliant for doing it!!! Love Sair and RIch x x

Donation by Sarah Hayes on 06/05/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Hope you raise lots of dosh for a worth cause x

Donation by Eiren Vargas on 01/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go Vic!!!! Love mum xxx

Donation by Elizabeth Lockwood on 30/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun. Don't forget some bread for the ducks !!

Donation by Elaine Hammond on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck guys!

Donation by Lisa Cole on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Hope the weather is kind to you. xx

Donation by Caroline Edwards on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck guys! Vic W x

Donation by Anonymous on 29/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done in all that you've achieved and GOOD LUCK x

Donation by Nicky Bower on 17/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£465.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£465.00
  • Gift Aid£111.25

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