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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

James Doel Sponsor for dives Donation by Mark Peters 07/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great challenge, great cause - well done! Donation by anonymous 20/06/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Know all about PSI Richard, so good luck on all fronts. Donation by Peter Stewart 16/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope all's going well - keep safe Donation by Betsy Harnden 07/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes and good luck Donation by Michael Norman 06/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Brilliant cause. Get back safely Donation by Pat Gardiner 05/06/08  

£10.00

Good luck Richard and well done for doing this. Donation by Dorset Probation Board/ Mary Fielding 03/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck with a very worthy cause xxx Donation by goosey (mistresses's snuggle buddy) 02/06/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Jan Pogmore 28/05/08  

£10.00

God's Blessings to you all Donation by Teresa Walker, NPS 28/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Ian Dennis 27/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Penny and all good luck with the diving Donation by Tony Wilson 27/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Cullen Donation by Henley Management College 27/05/08  

£1,000.00

Having fun for a good cause, perfect! Donation by Hills Laing 26/05/08  

£9.00

Have a great time, we'll be thinking of you in the murky depths - good luck! Donation by Jim & Lucy (James mum & Dad) 25/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, think your really brave. Keep safe, have fun xxx Donation by Sally (Bry's mum)+family 24/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good man, Richard - have a great trip. Donation by John Crawforth 22/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

This Money was raised by my mums and sisters colleagues as well as friends of the family. Thank you. Jim Donation by James Doel 22/05/08  

£183.50

A brilliant cause - good luck! Donation by Jayne Ellis 21/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A real challenge - good luck! Donation by Paul Davies 21/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have fun!! n Good Luck! Donation by CaZ 20/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I hope it is a fabulous experience - good luck! Donation by Janet Edden 08/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Richard - I am full of admiration. All the best Donation by Jo Mundie 08/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

never stop trying Donation by howard morrison 08/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best wishes - an amazing experience and a worthwhile cause... Donation by Davey G 08/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good on you, Richard, and the team. Donation by Jonathan Ledger 07/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best to you and your crew Richard! I hope the water's clear enough for you to see! Donation by Clive Morton 04/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck mate, inspiring stuff as always. Donation by James Cleary 30/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you all! Donation by Judy McKnight 27/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all. Donation by Alan Prior 28/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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