The Indy 361
£1,311.00 raised
79 donations
My Target:
£1,311.00 raised so far
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My story
On the 22nd January 2012, eight servicemen currently based at Mt. Alice in the Falkland Islands will complete the inaugural "Indy 361" challenge.
The servicemen are taking on this challenge to raise money for a very worthy charity and, as a mark of respect for their soon to depart colleague, Gurkha; Cpl Indra Limbu.
Fascinated by the story of how "Indy" was selected for service as a Gurkha in the British Army and such is the impression that his professionalism and personality has left on his colleagues, we have decided to recreate the toughest element of the Gurkha selection process: the Doko race.
The Doko race is the culmination of an intense three week selection course which starts with around 28,000 Nepalese male applicants and ends with only 230 successful recruits, Indy by the way finished first! The recruits then complete a nine-month long training course at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire before graduating.
The race requires each man to complete a 4km race up a near vertical hill carrying 35Kg, the weight borne by the traditional Nepalese carrying a strap across the forehead in a Doko; a woven bamboo basket.
The "Indy 361" will require each of the eight servicemen based at Mt. Alice to carry his own "d.i.y. Doko" and climb the 1185ft (361 metres) mountain, over a 4.5 mile track.
Having read this and in light of the news that the Gurkhas are set to bear the brunt of 5,000 armed forces job losses being unveiled this week, please donate to our chosen charity and support us in completing this challenge.
"Kaatar Hunnu Bhanda Marnu Ramro"
Thank you
Booney, Dai, Matt, J.D., Gilly, George, Jamie and Indra
The "Indy 361" Team
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My charity
Gurkha Welfare Trust
Charity Registration No. 1103669
The Gurkha Welfare Trust works to relieve poverty and hardship suffered by Gurkha ex-servicemen and their dependants in Nepal. It is the only charity caring for old Gurkha soldiers in this way.
Donations 79
Hi Matt Hope it all went well, enjoy rest of your tour. Take care, all the best, Greta
Donation by G Willis on 14/02/12
Well done..
Donation by David Hindson on 06/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done lads great job. Congratulations to Jeffrey on completing the Indy 361!!!!!
Donation by Ron from Babcock on 03/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Jonathan Boon on 02/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck and best wishes to everyone involved for all your efforts.
Donation by Dorothy Vernon on 30/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Matty, and everyone else who took part :)
Donation by Tamara Mills on 25/01/12
Well done Jonathan
Donation by Auntie Molly and Uncle Ken on 24/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done to all at Mt Alice who took part. Lots of Love from Karen and the lads of C Watch at Griffin xx
Donation by Karen Bowers on 23/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done Jonathan.
Donation by Auntie Lily and Uncle Lawrence on 23/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Jackie Battle on 23/01/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Hi Jason, Good to hear you survived. Love Jackie and Brian
Donation by Brian Porter on 23/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
well done you lot !! love from all at st mabyn inn.
Donation by jayne palmer on 23/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done fellas! Very worth cause and hope lots more people keep donating!! From the neighbours x
Donation by Helen and Gonz on 22/01/12
£25.00
Well Done - New you could do it!!!! Love Diane and Steve Luck xx
Donation by Diane Luck on 22/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Glad you managed it .Love from your familyand relatives
Donation by michael guilfoyle on 22/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
This is for Dai Hurford ! Good luck xx
Donation by Donna Meadows on 22/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck James, from Kerry, Dave, Craig, Val, Lou and Saxen.
Donation by Kerry Miller on 22/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 22/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I donated for you!!
Donation by Lianne James on 22/01/12
£7.00
+ £1.75 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by Sarah Morton (Autumn Barlow) on 22/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Jonathan!
Donation by Pat Watson on 22/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck for a great cause
Donation by V on 22/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Dear Boony, As promised, here is a dontation to your worthy cause! Cant wait to have a goold old drink with you upon your return!
Donation by Jezzabelle on 22/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 21/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Jennifer Eaton on 21/01/12
£45.00
+ £11.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,311.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£1,311.00
- Gift Aid£297.75
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