Paul's page
£4,020.00 raised
45 donations
My Target:
£4,020.00 raised so far
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My story
On 31st March, 2012, 6 middle aged ordinary men, myself included, are taking on one of the world’s toughest adventure challenges, trekking to the arctic North Pole, the last true wildernesses in the World.
Some would call it a mid-life crisis, maybe it is, but I’m doing this to raise as much money as possible for The Albrighton Trust, which provides educational, recreational and leisure facilities for mentally, physically and sensory disabled users.
Each of us has funded the cost of the trip from their own wallets – that’s £25,000 each!
We will ski and haul sledges, facing temperatures as low as -35 degrees, blinding whiteouts and storms, and even polar bears!
We have been training for 14 months – training included: climbing Killmanjaro, London to Paris Bike Ride, Coast to Coast Bike Ride and of course, pulling tyres and sledges on the beach at Burnham on Sea every Sunday morning in cold, windy and wet weather!
Our expedition is led by Alan Chambers MBE, the first British man to walk unsupported to the North Pole and Dr Ed Coats (BBC, On Thin Ice), who joined Ben Fogle and Olympic rower James Cracknell on their epic televised race to the South Pole in 2009.
The whole challenge takes place on the frozen ice on top of the Arctic Ocean and our camp is only set up for one month of the year (April) as this is when we have the very narrow window of opportunity to trek/ski to the Geographic North Pole.
To survive the elements, we will need to consume 6000 calories each per day!
I would like to ask you all to dig deep and help me support my chosen charity, and help me raise as much money as I can to help such a wonderful facility that does so much to help disadvantage people. You can also rest safe in the knowledge that every penny you donate will go to helping improve lifes, rather then being lost in administrative costs, which seems to happen with the bigger charities!
So please dig deep and donate now.
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My charity
Albrighton Trust, Moat & Gardens
Charity Registration No. 1000402
The Albrighton Moat & Gardens is dedicated to providing sports, arts, training and recreational facilities for people of all ages who have disabilities or disadvantaged. It enables and empowers them, regardless of disabilities, to participate in and enjoy activities that they are excluded from.
Donations 45
Congratulations ! Well done Paul, an amazing personal achievement and for such a great cause.
Donation by David Byrne and Anthea Turnbull x x on 14/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Congratulations on your achievement from all at Chas.B.Pugh
Donation by Mark Nightingale on 30/04/12
I never doubted you! Glad you're home safe and sound... getting your golf handicap down though may prove harder!!! x
Donation by Anna Plotnek on 27/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Hi Paul I knew that you would do it - 'Iron man (and other metals too). Fantastic. What is the next challenge?
Donation by Phil Whitehead on 26/04/12
Great achievement Paul, from all at Metal & Waste B-ham.
Donation by paul taroni on 25/04/12
£105.00
+ £26.25 Gift Aid
Hey Bro & Uncle - Well done for such a great cause and a personal achievement for yourself! Proud of you Bro, Love James, Danielle, Joe & Ollie x
Donation by From James on 23/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Wishing you all the best on your adventure. A once in a life time trip
Donation by nigel High roller industrial doors on 22/04/12
£100.00
Assorted donations from customers of Taroni's
Donation by Paul Taroni on 17/04/12
£360.00
+ £90.00 Gift Aid
You are a star well done you must be so proud what a great acheivement. Maybe I could join you next year and you can point us in the right direction!!
Donation by DAVID BALDWIN on 14/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Well done Paul!! Very proud of you, now relax.xx
Donation by Catherine Carr on 12/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Jayne Sanders on 11/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck Paul, a terrific challenge in support of a wonderful charity.
Donation by Bernie Jones on 11/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck and keep safe From Rich, Dawn and Evie in Bridgnorth
Donation by Richard Spencer on 09/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Paul, we are very proud of you! Love Lucy, Adrian and Ava x
Donation by LUCY GODDING on 30/03/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Hi Paul. have a good time and remember it's better than spinning!!.
Donation by Terry Bunting on 28/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Paul , what will the next challenge be Everest Maybe :) Dave & Lisa Sanders
Donation by Dave Sanders on 23/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Action Man! you were missed on the Ski trip but all for a great cause. Enjoy Jim & Judi xx
Donation by jim shipley on 22/03/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
good luck paul and all the best
Donation by kevin bryan of kevskars of aston on 20/03/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Paul ,great cause !,not 100% sure on your preparation (sitting in the steam room)! look forward to seeing the villa flag at the top
Donation by Dene & Scott (Belfry) on 15/03/12
£50.00
what a fantastic challenge!! and a great charity!! if you need a hand to pull the sledge let me know Steve
Donation by STEVE QUIRKE on 13/03/12
£100.00
Hi Paul, you are a braver and fitter man than me! best of luck. Nick Rose
Donation by Nick Rose on 09/03/12
£150.00
Paul You have great courage, every confidence you will succeed .All the Best.
Donation by Clint Smith on 09/03/12
£250.00
+ £62.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Paul! Keep warm & watch out for polar bears! Good luck from us all at MJ Autos :-)
Donation by Martin Sullivan on 06/03/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Hi Paul - A terrific venture for a wonderful cause! I am sure that all of us in spin class would love have a drink or two to celebrate your victory!
Donation by Karen Dyer on 06/03/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation by pauline winward on 06/03/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£4,020.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£4,020.00
- Gift Aid£748.75
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