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Stanleys' dream - he is deafblind...

“When I go on my Sense holiday this year, my dream is to go horse riding as it is my most favourite thing to do”

 

Senses' holiday programme is all about making dreams come true.

Every year, Sense provide holidays for over 130 deafblind children and young people where they get to experience new things such as horse riding, sailing and paddling in the sea.

The week long holidays also provide an essential break for parents and families.

The Holidays programme is just one of the life changing projects that Sense provides.

The Kilimanjaro trek 2012 will be raising vital funds enabling Sense to keep making dreams come true! Thank you so much.

 

Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.


In early June 2012 a small group of us will take part in an attempt to trek to the Uhuru summit on Mount Kilimanjaro. This is..as you probably know..the highest Mountain on the African continent and the highest freestanding mountain in the world at 5895 meters or 19341 feet above sea level. The mountain is almost five and a half times higher than Mt.Snowdon, and the summit is higher than Everest base camp! 

I am an avid lover of the great outdoors and very keen walker, and my training days have started already! I will endeavour to complete the trek in 6 days, but as with all mountains there are a number of dangers and risks that may prevent this..the main and unavoidable one being altitude.

This is a legitimate challenge and I am registered to take part. The details of this challenge can be found on the SENSE website.  I am really looking forward to making a difference! www.sense.org.uk

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 Sense and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I will raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for Sense!

Thank you for reading. David XxX

 

Update: 26th June 2012

I have returned from a wonderful adventure, the people of Tanzania have been warm and welcoming!  I shared the experience with a group of people that I am more than happy to call friends.  The summit attempt was successful and the whole trip is an experience to cherish and 'revisit' in my memories!  

Thank you to everyone that helped me reach my target for Sense, and thank you for your words of encourgement!

Special thanks to those who wish to remain anonymous...thank you!

All your hard earned pounds will continue to make a difference!

David XxX 

 

 

 

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Funds are pretty much collected now. Thank you so much for all of your support for me and hence the charity I have chosen to do this for. David

04/08/12 16:28

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Sense - National Deafblind and Rubella Association

Sense - National Deafblind and Rubella Association

Charity Registration No. 289868

Sense is the UK's largest organisation offering support to deafblind people and their families. Established in 1955 as a parent's support group, Sense now offers a range of services - including, advice, housing, education and practical help to children and adults who are both deaf and blind.

Donations 58

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Glad you made it and saw the wonderful view and sorry it took me so long to donate!

Donation by Lucy Thomas on 09/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 07/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck amigo! Have a superb trip and enjoy the experience. Live The Adventure! ;-)

Donation by ben mason on 06/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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The best of luck on the climb, David! Looking forward to hearing the story when you get back! :)

Donation by Aidan Darrall on 06/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck David. Enjoy your time on top of the world :) Katrina

Donation by katrina whyte on 05/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck! See you when you get back. Take care Andrea & Joanne (Fancy Dress Magic Limited) xx

Donation by ANDREA PROCTER on 04/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Dave. From Cheryl, Paul and Thea xxx

Donation by Cheryl Nicholson on 04/06/12

£2.50

+ £0.63 Gift Aid

Good luck, it will be a very special experience and I am sure you will love it :) I am looking forward to the fotos.

Donation by Linda Pugh on 04/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, enjoy every minute of this special experience. Well done for raising for such a good cause. Bring photographs in August. You're a star! xx

Donation by Hazel Hook on 03/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

So proud of you, David! Have a fantastic time and stay safe. We'll all be with you every step of the way xx

Donation by Richard Burke on 02/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck David!!!! Lots of amazing photos please :-)) love Dawn & Joshua xx

Donation by Dawn Fidler on 02/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Such a great thing you're doing, best of luck. We will be thinking of you x

Donation by Hannah & Ian Williams on 02/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck sweety!! Hope you have an amazing time x

Donation by christine iddon on 01/06/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with David wishing you all the best David BASELINE magazine www.baseline-hiv.co.uk

Donation by David Rowlands on 01/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck David! My legs ache just thinking about it! Have a fab time!

Donation by Allan Greenwood on 01/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go David! You are a fundraising hero!

Donation by Gillian Pepper on 01/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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I am so so proud of you and know you will have a great time, enjoy every minute of it. Lots of love, Gareth xx

Donation by Gareth Williams on 01/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck.xx

Donation by Vicki Bates on 30/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good Luck David! Will come over for a glass of vino and a slide show when you get back. xx

Donation by Ange on 29/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck, David. All our love, Ruth and Matt. x

Donation by Ruth Kilcullen on 28/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dave!!!

Donation by Michelle Berger on 21/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Lynn Foster on 20/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck David! Look forward to seing the photos xx

Donation by Nancy Bell on 16/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go go David! You can do it! Well done for raising all the money so far, it's a very worthy charity :-) xx

Donation by Julie Price on 15/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck David, hope you enjoy every minute xx

Donation by Emma Thornton on 14/05/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,100.99
  • Offline donations£3,190.00
  • Text donations£40.00
  • Total raised£4,330.99
  • Gift Aid£270.63

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