Richard Cullen's Fundraising Page
Page creator: Richard Cullen
Event: SCAPA FLOW DIVING CHALLENGE
Event Date: 31st May 2008
Team Members: Richard Cullen, James Doel, Penny Wilson, Andy Collins, Rowland O'Connor, Lisa Miles
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James and Richard diving to a wreck
About our charity : Teenage Cancer Trust Teenage Cancer Trust
Each day in the UK, 6 teenagers will find out they have cancer. Teenage Cancer Trust builds Units specifically for these patients in NHS hospitals, providing an environment where they feel most comfortable. We fill these units with computers, TVs, games consoles, pool tables and kitchens - to avoid hospital food!
Charity Registration No 1062559
Fundraising target:  £750,000.00
Our donations to date :  £ 2,752.50
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Hi, thanks very much for visiting our fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor us online.

I started diving at the relatively old age of 56 in March 2007 and it has been my ambition since then to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.  From my earliest days of diving I have been supported by James Doel (23) who has agreed over a six day period from 31 May 2008 to 6 June 2008 to dive with me the deep scuttled wrecks of the 1st World War German North Sea Fleet in Scapa Flow. Preparing for this and the extra risks that deep diving brings to someone of my age has led us to invest heavily our time and effort to dive the wrecks safely and well. Without James' support, help, advice and friendship I wouldn't be in a position to attempt this challenge. The bond of trust that has developed between us, as divers and friends is clear to all and essential to the challenge.

For me cancer has a particular resonance having been diagnosed with cancer of the prostate in September 2007, whilst my personal battle goes on I hope that we can improve the lives of teenagers suffering the effects of cancer.  Throughout our training and during the dives we have been and will be supported by our local Berkshire based dive centre DiveCrew.  Some of our more experienced diving friends at DiveCrew; Penny Wilson, Andy Collins, Rowland O’Connor and Lisa Miles are joining us in the Challenge. You can find out more about the Challenge at www.divecrew.co.uk

PADI the largest dive training organisation in the World is supporting us and divers will find articles appearing in the dive press about the Challenge over the forthcoming months.

We are looking for sponsorship from individuals, groups and the corporate world.  To be told you have cancer, I know from personal experience is devastating to be told when you are a teenager or young adult must be overwhelming.

Please, please, please support this challenge it can and will make so much difference to young people suffering from cancer.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Teenage Cancer Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now!

Thank you so, so much for your support.

Richard, James, Penny, Andy, Rowland and Lisa
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Mark Peters 07/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 James Doel Sponsor for dives 
anonymous 20/06/2008 £500.00 £141.03 Great challenge, great cause - well done! 
Peter Stewart 16/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Know all about PSI Richard, so good luck on all fronts.  
Betsy Harnden 07/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Hope all's going well - keep safe 
Michael Norman 06/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Best wishes and good luck 
Pat Gardiner 05/06/2008 £10.00 n/a Good Luck. Brilliant cause. Get back safely 
Dorset Probation Board/ Mary Fielding 03/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Richard and well done for doing this. 
goosey (mistresses's snuggle buddy) 02/06/2008 £5.00 £1.41 good luck with a very worthy cause xxx 
Jan Pogmore 28/05/2008 £10.00 n/a  
Teresa Walker, NPS 28/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 God's Blessings to you all 
Ian Dennis 27/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck 
Tony Wilson 27/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Penny and all good luck with the diving 
Henley Management College 27/05/2008 £1,000.00 n/a Donation by Richard Cullen 
Hills Laing 26/05/2008 £9.00 n/a Having fun for a good cause, perfect! 
Jim & Lucy (James mum & Dad) 25/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Have a great time, we'll be thinking of you in the murky depths - good luck! 
Sally (Bry's mum)+family 24/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck guys, think your really brave. Keep safe, have fun xxx 
John Crawforth 22/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good man, Richard - have a great trip. 
James Doel 22/05/2008 £183.50 n/a This Money was raised by my mums and sisters colleagues as well as friends of the family. Thank you. Jim 
Jayne Ellis 21/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 A brilliant cause - good luck! 
Paul Davies 21/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 A real challenge - good luck! 
CaZ 20/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Have fun!! n Good Luck! 
Janet Edden 08/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I hope it is a fabulous experience - good luck! 
Jo Mundie 08/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Richard - I am full of admiration. All the best 
howard morrison 08/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 never stop trying 
Davey G 08/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Best wishes - an amazing experience and a worthwhile cause... 
Jonathan Ledger 07/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good on you, Richard, and the team. 
Clive Morton 04/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 All the best to you and your crew Richard! I hope the water's clear enough for you to see! 
James Cleary 30/04/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck mate, inspiring stuff as always. 
Judy McKnight 27/04/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Best of luck to you all! 
Alan Prior 28/03/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Good luck to you all. 
Jennie Brown 10/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck divecrew for a great cause, Dive safe  
Adela Martinez 02/03/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck!! You should be proud of yourselves!! 
Sarah Walker 29/02/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Great hobby, good cause, have fun! 
Darren Tierney 27/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck! 
Ian lankshear 21/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
Michelle 15/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
Stuart McPhillips 13/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
paul d 11/02/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
charlottecullen 02/02/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Good Luck Dad love me and Marc 
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*Total donated online: £2,752.50
Amount raised offline: £0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £434.36
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