Gary Swift is fundraising for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

Gary's Arctic Challenge Page

Arctic Dog Sledding Challenge

on 06/03/2011

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Gary Swift

Raising money for

Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice

Charity Registration No. 1076958

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is a charity raising funds to build a dedicated children’s hospice to serve families living in the South Yorkshire and North Midlands area. Currently in this catchment alone there are over 200 children suffering from life-limiting and terminal conditions, who are not receiving the support and care that they need.

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Gary Swift

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Raised: 26%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £1,284.61

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My story

I am an overweight, unfit, 53yr old diabetic from Kiveton Park, who has embarked on a serious get fit programme aiming to lose at least 5stone in weight (hopefully more) and get fit in the process. At the culmination of which I will take part in the Arctic Dog Sledding Challenge in February/March 2011. This 5 day event takes place in the Arctic Circle in winter, sledding over 200 kilometres from base camp into the arctic wilds: An Odyssey of ice and snow, this event will prove the ultimate challenge for many participants.

The nature of the event means that it is run with a relatively small number of participants (13 maximum). Each will have to manage his own sled, pulled by 4-6 huskies. An expedition leader, supported by an experienced expedition doctor and a local guide, will head up the expedition.

As an incentive to see this challenge through to a successful completion I will be raising money for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice and would very much appreciate your support and sponsorship

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	Gary, the guy said "Gary's doing some sledging . . and I thought, no . . he can't even play cricket!!! Seriously, best wishes for success. Donation by Ed Whitaker 23/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Steven Atkinson 20/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Gary, keep up the hard work,i know how passionate you are about your chosen charity. Donation by Robert O Reilly 18/11/09	£20.00
	Personally, I'd quit the diet, bed down on the sled and let the Huskys take the strain, but do it your way if you must! Top work. Donation by Pete Wallis 13/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Have a great time. Donation by Andrew Light 12/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'm Proud of the work you have done so far to reach your goal, i wish you all the best - Kat xx Donation by Katherine Shadwick 05/11/09
	Good luck with the training and the challenge. What a great experience it will be! Donation by Janet Franklin - Capgemini Inverness 03/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep up the hardwork Gary Donation by Diane Swift 30/10/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Gary! Donation by Stephen Hamblet 28/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Gary Swift 28/10/09	£128.84 + £36.34 Gift Aid
	Bloody good on you Gary! If you need any arctic advice, I am sure my son would be happy to provide it!! My advice is a secret hip flask! Donation by Mike Drinkwater 26/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Sounds a bit cold to me, Mexico is better - nice and hot. Go for it Gary! Donation by Chris Chappell 20/10/09	£20.01 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Just so ya know the penguins aren't made out of chocolate. Good luck Donation by Mark Toller 20/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Gary, you must be bonkers. Just don't get frostbite anywhere you wouldn't like it! Donation by Kenny Mackenzie 19/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Don't forget the sailing. Donation by Martyn Gelder 16/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good on you Gary, I'm very impressed ! Donation by Janice Wilkie 15/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Gary - you can do this! Donation by Diane Swift 15/10/09	£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid
	Dig deep people - it's a worthy cause Donation by Gary Swift 14/10/09	£596.65 + £168.29 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, it is really wonderful what you are trying to do. God bless Donation by marjorie griffith 13/10/09
	Go Gary Donation by Michelle & Richard Bone & Kids 10/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Gary - Love Mum & Dad Donation by Harry & Irene Swift 06/10/09	£50.00
	Good Luck :-) Donation by Antony Thornton 29/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,247.50
Offline donations:	£37.11
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£332.12

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