<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>I am planning to paddle down the river Ythan to raise money for the local <strong>First Responders, </strong>a group of unpaid volunteers linked to The Scottish Ambulance Service. They give emergency care to patients prior to the arrival of the ambulance, and to whom I am very grateful for the work they did some 5 years ago, when I had my heart problems resulting in the implanting of a ICD (defibrillator)</p> <p>Starting at Ythan Wells, I am going to "paddle" down the river until it is deep enough to launch a canoe, probably at Fyvie.Then along with a few members of Peterhead Canoe Club we will kayak to the sea at Newburgh, a total distance of around 45miles.</p> <p>At 68 and a complete novice canoeist, I am most grateful to the canoe club who have helped me prepare for this challenge which I hope to complete over 3 days.</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.</p> <p>I trust that this cause will strike a chord and encourage you to generously support me in this adventure.You have the power and opportunity to make a significant contribution to a very worthy cause.</p>