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Kayak to work for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal
Event: Kathryn de Ferrer's fundraising
$1,974.57 raised of $1,518.72 target
51 donations
My Target:
$1,518.72
$1,974.57 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Kathryn-de-Ferrer
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Kathryn de Ferrer's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text DHIQ80 £10
to 70070
My story
NEWS FLASH: I did it - 3 1/2 hours, setting out in the pitch black with my husband to 'wave' me off at 4.40 a.m. I arrived at school to be met by a substantial number of students and staff cheering me at the finish. All day students have been coming up to ask about the journey and what's even better, have been collecting money on behalf of the appeal. I still have loads of promises for more funds on Monday, so I'm hopeful for a fanstic final total to pass on to the stricken New Zealanders. THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me so far.
The Story so far:
I woke up in the middle of the night here in the UK on Tuesday and flicked on the television to see pictures of utter devastation from the centre of Christchurch. As a Kiwi and a South Islander, I know Christchurch well, but there were no words for what we were witnessing as the day unfolded.
Gradually word came through from friends that they were safe, although their properties were damaged ... but still I sat transfixed by the horror and stories of death, survival and heroism.
It's difficult being so far away and being able to do so little, but one thing I can do is to fund-raise. I've decided to raise money by embarking on an interesting commute to work: I realised some time ago it is feasible to kayak from my home near Godalming (Surrey, UK), all the way to my school in Addlestone, a distance of around 30km.
So on Friday, March 4, I plan to kayak to work using the canals - I'll need to leave at about 4.30am to get there in time ... I'm not the fastest paddler in the world, but I do have Kiwi grit and determination, which will hopefully make up for my lack of speed.
For a small city like Christchurch, this has become the most unimaginable tragedy and truly, every penny can help. Donations will be going straight to the NZ earthquake Appeal, run by the British Red Cross, so please dig deep and donate whatever you can.
Thank you,
Kathryn de Ferrer
Godalming, UK (formerly Dunedin, NZ)
My gallery 4
My charity
The British Red Cross Society
Charity Registration No. 220949 (England and Wales) and Scotland (SC037738)
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives.
Donations 51
Outstanding Kathryn!
Donation by John Di Domenico on 23/03/11
£20.00
Well done, Kathryn: that's a great achievement. The image is the closest I can get to a Wey vest.
Donation by Brian Gandy on 20/03/11
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
I was looking 4 a way 2 donate 2 quake appeal but bank wanted 2 charge me £20 for privilege!I found ur just giving page so ur getting it instead.
Donation by Elizabeth Riley on 08/03/11
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Well done - a great effort !(from Hannah - one of your old pupils at G.Abbot)
Donation by Hannah Clarke on 08/03/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Well done Kathryn! It's fantastic that you've reached your target!
Donation by Hilary Cheetham on 06/03/11
Just so you get your target Kathryn!!
Donation by Phyllis Swann on 06/03/11
£12.16
+ £3.43 Gift Aid
Great effort - happy to support the cause!!
Donation by Anna Burrell on 04/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Well done Kathryn!! Just seen you arrive safe and well - hope you're not teaching p1&2..!!
Donation by Katie Murdoch on 04/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Inspirational idea!! Willing you on... Kate
Donation by Kate Robinson on 03/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck, happy to support such a worthwhile cause to help my fellow kiwis. Thank you
Donation by Catherine O'Leary on 03/03/11
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Good on you! Fantastic cause and proud to support your target.
Donation by Haylee Corfield on 03/03/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
well done!
Donation by Meraud on 03/03/11
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Well done for responding to this awful crisis ... will not be thinking of you at 4.30 a.m. but from 6.30... Good luck!! :)
Donation by Sally Chiverton on 03/03/11
Go girl! - it's a fantastic fund-raising idea and it's great to see what you've raised already. Best wishes to you and all affected by the quake
Donation by Laurence Nasskau on 02/03/11
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Good Luck :)
Donation by Diana Almazova on 02/03/11
£20.00
We'll be thinking of you on Friday. We know you'll complete the paddle. Lol Wendy,Simon,Will & Elise xxx
Donation by wendy piercy on 02/03/11
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
watch out for those frogs!
Donation by Elisabeth Burrows on 02/03/11
Good luck Kathryn! NZ is very dear to us and what you're doing is fantastic. Keep safe, especially in those early hours. The Banks family xx
Donation by Angela Banks on 02/03/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Hope you got to work on time!!
Donation by Bannister Family on 02/03/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
It's a fantastic idea Kathryn - good luck!
Donation by C Smit on 02/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Kathryn, fast paddle and God speed our thoughts are with all your family and friends back home Jack (Josh's Dad)
Donation by Timothy Spratt on 01/03/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck !
Donation by K Auer on 01/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Get Josh to join you, he could do with the exercise, Good luck Josh's Grandma
Donation by Terri Swann on 28/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Excellent idea Kathryn.. Don't know you but appreciate your efforts :0)
Donation by Julie Twydell on 28/02/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good Luck :)
Donation by Rachel Cawthorn on 28/02/11
£10.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations$1,514.40
- Offline donations$460.17
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$1,974.57
- Gift Aid$384.30
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