Raised: 111%
Target: £5,570.00
Raised so far: £6,205.19
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My story

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

We signed up to complete this trek a few months back after being inspired to do something by a chubby radio one DJ who made his way up a mountain for comic relief - we thought if he can do something then we must be able to.

Being incredibly organised we looked last week on the site about training for the trek and discovered that we needed to raise our combined target, and have the money with the charity by 20 August - which gave us a bit of a kick to actually get fundraising!

We understand times are a bit tough at the moment, but would appreciate any donations at all to help us reach our target by 20 August, the charity really does some great work as outline below in the serious bit:

"Help the Aged is an international charity dedicated to creating a world where older people can live their lives free from poverty, isolation and neglect. It raises public awareness, campaigns for changes in policy, and provides practical support to help disadvantaged older people lead independent lives. Help the Aged believes that older people should not be sidelined by society, but should be able to live with dignity as valued, respected and involved members of their communities."

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer - so it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now!

Another late one, well done and sorry for being useless! Donation by The Slingers 10/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Seen Rossi back in the office so guessing you've done it and survived. I wasn't waiting for proof, honest! Just disorganised. Well done guys! Donation by Josiah Harris 10/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck gents Donation by Richard Howarth 01/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope all the training pays off ;-) Donation by Kieron, Vicki, Joseph & Oliver 27/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it lads! Donation by Tim Ward 17/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck on the trek and don't forget the vaseline Donation by Richard Tripp 27/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I wonder how much training you've done! Good luck!x Donation by Louise Taylor 25/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm proud of you as always B! XX Donation by Emma Callaghan 20/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Ross / Matt, apologies for the last minute donation! I forgot all about it, good luck though, look forward to seeing some pics. Donation by Ian, Nat & Lexie 19/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by richard siddall 18/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck lads! Boydy, for a man who sulks when he has to walk from the train station to work this is a fine effort! Donation by dom 18/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go nuts xx Donation by richard padley 18/08/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Andrew Kerr 17/08/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

enjoy the stroll chaps !! Donation by jeff taylor 17/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from all in Lincoln! Donation by Val Ross 16/08/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Good luck :) x Donation by jenna romani 15/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Mark Jennings 14/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck you two by the look of the photo Andy you should take charge of the diet plan in the run up the treck Donation by Stephen Ellis 14/08/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Well done for doing it and hope you enjoy Donation by Jonathan Spooner 14/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Sipping margharitas and smoking fat cigars - just try and wait until you finished the trek. Good luck chaps. Donation by iain marlow 14/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I am assuming Cuba's biggest mountain range is closed? It will be like 'Gorilla's In the Mist' up there... Donation by Alex Griffin 14/08/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

We have finally succumbed to the pressure!!!! Good luck. Donation by Dawn and Hannah 13/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Nice to see you are doing something for the old folk like me! Donation by Nick Middleton 12/08/09  

here you go mate! you can calm down now Donation by Ben Woods 12/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

matthew, i hope this rather generous contribution helps you in your noble quest x Donation by Ben Woods 12/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best wishes with your trip guys! Shame you don't need an expedition photographer!! Donation by Gary Micklethwaite 12/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck. Don't try and smuggle too many cigars on the way back. Donation by Tarnjeet 11/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck you guys x Donation by Charlotte Helm 11/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the stroll... hope you survive without your Jeremy Kyle fix Donation by Westy 11/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Best of luck lads, all for a very worthy cause! Donation by Boycie 11/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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