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My story

 

 

On 6th September I will be taking part in the Monaco 70.3 half Ironman - the hardest of the 70.3.  This involves 1.9km sea swim, 90km bike (including 1500m of vertical climbing) and a 21km run around the grand prix circuit. 

 

To make my suffering worthwhile, I will be raising money for a charity that is close to my heart, Watoto (www.watoto.com).   This is an African based charity that is actively involved in rebuilding a nation, by rescuing children and raising the leaders of the future.   At present Watoto has three children’s villages (orphanages); two in Kampala and a third one in Gulu, Northern Uganda. 

 

Watoto is not an orphanage in the traditional sense.  They build homes and create family units for children who have lost their family or are vulnerable for many reasons. The Watoto children through the family unit learn and experience love and respect. 

 

For more than 20 years a rebel group has waged a ruthless ‘spiritual’ crusade of murder, mutilation, abduction and destruction against the people of Northern Uganda. Gulu, one of the orphanages, has been established to be an extensive rehabilitation centre where former child soldiers, child mothers and other individuals can be helped before re-integration into the community. Already, 50 volunteers have completed intensive training in trauma counselling and have started serving the community.  Already 72 formerly war-affected children have moved into their new homes with their new mothers and now have a real future for their lives.

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my just giving page. Any donation that you feel able to make would be greatly appreciated and would make a huge difference to the life of someone less fortunate. 

 

Wish me luck! 

Janick

 

 

 

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Donation by pim arends 02/10/09  

£70.00

When I saw you walking on Tuesday, I had the proof that you did it. Well done ! Donation by Lionel Durix 14/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I am so impressed!! Congratulations again for your incredible performance! Donation by patty 11/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Now that I know you are back and alive (amazing!)... Congratulations !!! Donation by Marie-Helene 09/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I'm VERY impressed! Hope the aches and pains ease soon :-) Donation by Susan Smith 08/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done! Donation by Colin Knight 08/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

that is mad...ly impressive, well done Donation by benoit seguret 08/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great effort JJ! Donation by Graeme W 08/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Due to my lack of organisation I only got round to filling this in now, but better late than never! Hope it went well Donation by Jon and Anna 07/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Very impressed, glad I'm only doing the bike!! Remember to look over your shoulder, I'II be chasing you down! Donation by Richard & Lesley Kingbsury 04/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

i'll double it if you beat your idiot husband!!!! Donation by Donald Betson 04/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck.... Donation by Tom Woodhouse 04/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You make it seem so easy!!! Good luck ! Donation by Viv 04/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I am sure that all your hard work over the past few weeks will pay off! Best of Luck! Donation by Ania 04/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen Gold 04/09/09  

£50.00

Best of luck. Donation by Richard Carter 03/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Pierre Gourmet 03/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Impressive. Wow wow wow! All the best Donation by Julien Blocman 03/09/09  

£50.00

Great effort, Come is right, you should check out the casino since you're there :) Donation by serge pomonti 03/09/09  

£50.00

Go for it Janick! You can do it - we are right behind you - well in spirit anyway! Wish i was there supporting you x Donation by Mary Jenkins 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Janick. The expert training you've had will definitely pay off. Remember not to approach that hairpin bend to fast on the run! x Donation by Aaron & Sarah 02/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck JJ, will track you guys on line! Very exciting x Donation by Jimmy and Annie 02/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You're an absolute Mentalist! All the very best JJ!!! Donation by Sanath Perera 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wow you are brave. Best of luck! Donation by Ada Wat 02/09/09  

£50.00

Great charity Janick. Best of luck... I think you will need it! Donation by Maesa Beany 02/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Janick!!! u can do it... Donation by Ivy 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Anyway it should be easy for you it is only half an ironman! Donation by Fanny Anache 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - Family Sutton will be thinking of you from the comfort of the couch xxx Donation by Amy Jenkins Sutton 02/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - show PJ how its done! Donation by Shailee 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go smash it Janick! Donation by Richard Hoad 02/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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