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Nicky's page
Event: The Death March between 13/08/2010 and 14/08/2010
Team Members: Nicky Gent, Richard Banks, Christina Black, Yvonne Willams, Richard Foreman (mascot).
$942.86 raised
48 donations
My Target:
$942.86 raised so far
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My story
Hello there.. and thank you for visiting my Just Giving page. I promise to keep this brief..
In a moment of madness a few months ago I agreed to participate in this year's Death March in Bornem, Belgium on 13th August 2010. This will involve walking 100km (64 miles) in under 24 hours. Yes that's right, just 24 hours! It's like taking a not so leisurely stroll from Southampton to the London Eye. The fun and frolics start at 9pm on the Friday (13th eek!), walking through the night and the day to hopefully complete before 9pm Saturday evening.
I will be raising money for Pets As Therapy charity which some of you might already know Charlie and I are volunteers for. We visit the mental health unit at Winchester Hospital every Monday afternoon and it is incredible to see the positive effect Charlie has on the people there.. they love to see him and feed him biscuits. No complaints from him either ;) I think mostly it gives them a sense of normality during tough times and a welcome reminder of pets they own or have owned in the past. The charity is a small voluntary organisation and totally dependent on donations - please refer to their website for more information: http://www.petsastherapy.org/
If you are interested in learning more about this bonkers Death March event, visit http://www.dodentocht.be/en for the official site and also to track my progress around the course over the 24 hour period.
Basically I admit, I need as much encouragement to do this as possible. If you are able to spare a few pennies, or even quite a few!, I would be truly grateful. I'll even come show you the blisters afterwards if you like?!
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My charity
Pets As Therapy
Charity Registration No. 1112194 (England & Wales) - SCO38910 (Scotland)
Pets As Therapy is national charity and is unique in that it provides temperament assessed/vaccinated PAT Dogs and PAT Cats with registered volunteers to hospitals, hospices, residential care homes, day centres, special needs schools and many other establishments, providing comfort, companionship and therapy. There are approximately 4,500 PAT Dogs and 108 PAT Cats bringing benefit to more than 130,000 people of all ages every single week throughout the UK. The Charity is becoming increasingly involved in structured Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) interventions, for example, through referral by Clinical Psychologists working with dog phobic children and with Occupational Therapists in the rehabilitation of stroke victims. Our registered volunteers and their P.A.T. Dogs and P.A.T. Cats make a difference to over 6.75 million people every year. For more details on the work of this wonderful charity or if you are interested in finding out how you can apply to register your dog/cat please visit www.petsastherapy.org <http://www.petsastherapy.org/> If you would like to see the difference P.A.T. Dogs and P.A.T. Cats make to those they visit please watch the Pets As Therapy film www.petsastherapy.org/media
Donations 48
Don't forget the blister plasters. Enjoy the walk and raise loads of dosh. Good luck Rich
Donation by Richard Woodling on 26/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck Nicky, I still remember your promise to visit us this year in your xmas card.... maybe you could walk here!!!!!! xx
Donation by Emma McMillan on 25/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
I love this little charity :-) Good luck and get training!
Donation by Kay Richards on 23/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Nicky! Good luck!! Good for you!!
Donation by Robert Hutton on 23/07/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Go for it Nicky, you absolute nutter! x
Donation by Tomas King on 23/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
This is a bribe for you to do the Bulk Update Testing :-) Have fun on your walk - Love the upbeat name - "Death March".
Donation by Andrew Hedge on 23/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck Nicky, never heard of the charity and its not one I would usually go for but I think its a fab idea and you are amazing for being involved!!
Donation by Liz Edwards on 23/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck Flips, totally awesome you're doing it - and totally crazy too!! xx
Donation by Jimmy on 23/07/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Go for it Nicky :)
Donation by Matthew Batten on 23/07/10
£8.83
+ £2.49 Gift Aid
You have a very BIG heart and I totally support that sort of charity for those who need it. As a Belgian I know that "stroll". Stay hydrated!! :)!
Donation by Johan Delva on 22/07/10
Death march? "It's a potential hazard!" ... Best of luck ;o)
Donation by Ben Thompson on 22/07/10
£20.00
Its kills me doing 30 minutes on the treadmill! Good Luck :) The Surrey Woollies x
Donation by Rebecca Woollard on 22/07/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
You're mental!!! But it's a great cause and one I know is close to your heart. Good luck xxx
Donation by Cathy Carroll on 22/07/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Well done Nicky and good luck, it's a wonderful cause. Love Angela. xxx
Donation by Angela McMillan on 22/07/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
I am so impressed Nicky, go for it and good luck. If I was 25 years younger I might have gone with you!
Donation by Eileen Potter on 22/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
You are insane but what a great cause! Best of luck! :)
Donation by Jane Chamberlin on 22/07/10
£25.00
How did you get time off approved?
Donation by steve watkins on 22/07/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
You mad fool :) but what an achievement. Good luck!
Donation by Debbie Humby on 22/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Go for it Nicky, I admire your energy - I know you will suceed
Donation by Anonymous on 22/07/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Best of luck on the walk Nicky.
Donation by Sam & Barnaby Martin on 21/07/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck Nicky. Prevention is better than a cure - put loads of plasters on before you start!
Donation by Shaun Stapleton on 21/07/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Keep going!
Donation by Andrew White on 21/07/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Wow. Long march but in a beautiful place. Good luck.
Donation by Jamie-Leanne Saunders on 21/07/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$942.86
- Offline donations$0.00
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$942.86
- Gift Aid$242.38
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