GBP
USD - US Dollars
EUR - Euros
HKD - Hong Kong Dollars
SGD - Singapore Dollars
CAD - Canadian Dollars
AED - UAE Dirham
AUD - Australian Dollars
Tree Top Troubadour
I'm climbing the tallest trees in THE WORLD for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity because they cured my mum of breast cancer - Woohoo!
Event: Tree Top Troubadour
£2,060.00 raised of £1,000.00 target
75 donations
My Target:
£1,000.00
£2,060.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/TreeTopTroubadour
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Ben Trevor's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text GDLH76 £10
to 70070
My story
For those who don't know me, I am a tree surgeon, in my 'spare time', and I have a band called Bommerillo. We have had a number one single and I believe we were pivotal in the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, but I don't want to bore you with all of that now. I want to tell you about how I'm going to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity (N...o.1095197) - the wonderful people who treated my wonderful Mum for breast cancer!
On the 2nd of June 2012, I climbed to the top of the tallest tree in my home county of Surrey (Dorking - 140ft), then once at the top, I performed an acoustic gig with a guitar made especially from local timbers.
Bolstered by the huge success of this climb, I will now go on to climb and play songs at the top of the tallest tree in the UK (Scotland - 210ft), exactly a year on, June 2nd 2013. After that I will be seeking out the tallest tree in THE WORLD*!!!
The whole campaign is being filmed (watch the first part here: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjsykda9hQELqXX39jaiIbQ ) and will be made into a documentary with the help of Paul McMahon (Sullivan's Reach Films) and other TV/film production personnel, to raise awareness of the campaign and hopefully lots and lots of money for this brilliant cause.
I have already raised over £2000, more than double my initial target, and have had some incredible offers of support from some huge names in entertainment, including Brian Blessed, Andy Beckwith, Winston Ellis, Twinnie Lee Moore and James Toseland. Google any of these names and you'll be blown away by their achievements. As if that wasn't enough, Rock Super Star JOHN PARR played a breath-taking set at the LIVE DELIBERATELY FUNDRAISER for the campaign on April 20th 2013, and continues to be a great supporter and source of inspiration.
Chris Delia of Surrey based Carillion Guitars has created the most beautiful tribute to the campaign in the shape of his "Troubatar", made almost exclusively from local timbers. Martin Guitars have also donated one of their Backpackers. Both guitars, among other items, are to be auctioned at the end of the campaign.
Bommerillo have also released their long awaited Ten Thousand Reasons single http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bommerillo3 to raise funds for the campaign available on iTunes, Amazon and other download sites.
What began as a one off idea to raise money for a local cancer charity, has now become an inspirational campaign that will bring a positive angle to the terrifying subject of cancer. It is as much about raising the spirits of sufferers and their loved ones as it is about raising money for the charity.
I am so thankful for people's contributions so far, and I really believe that if everyone spreads the word and gets behind the campaign, we can raise many thousands of pounds for The Royal Marsden!
To donate go to:
www.justgiving.com/treetoptroubadour
For more info:
www.royalmarsden.org
www.treetoptroubadour.com
www.facebook.com/treetoptroubadour
www.facebook.com/bommerilloinfo
www.twitter.com/treetoptroub
Many thanks for your time, PLEASE spread the word, see you at the top!!!
Ben Trevor
*Tallest tree in the world is Hyperion, a Coast Redwood in California that stands at approx. 380ft. I have not yet been granted permission by the U.S. Parks Authority to climb this tree, so another legally climbable tree may be the only alternative if permission isn't granted.
My gallery 5
My updates 2
New date for climb folks: June 2nd 2012!
The Date Is Set: I will begin the ascent of the tallest tree in Surrey at noon on Sunday 6th of May!!!
My charity
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Charity Registration No. 1095197
We raise money to help The Royal Marsden provide world-class care for cancer patients, and to support the hospital’s pioneering work in cancer research and education. By doing this, we aim to help make life better for people with cancer everywhere, and strive for a future without it.
Donations 75
Good luck Ben, I'm very proud of you xxx
Donation by Bronwen Trevor on 23/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
What a cool idea! Good luck with the target! xxx
Donation by Charlie Smith on 21/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck! Xxx
Donation by Anne duncan on 21/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Ben! Good on you, such a wonderful idea for a very special cause. Xx
Donation by Boo Archer on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Ben, a very original challenge beyond most of us and a very worthy cause!
Donation by Dan and Asha on 20/04/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Ben! Sure I'll be there to see it!
Donation by Simon Champion on 20/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Ben, Great challenge for helping a good cause Good luck mate. Will
Donation by Will Lord on 19/04/12
Good Luck Ben, wish I could be there to see it, it's going to be amazing :)
Donation by EMILY O'BRIEN on 19/04/12
£50.00
Maybe you could sing on top of the smallest tree in Surrey too. Which may look like you're just standing on the ground, but you'd know the truth. x
Donation by Love Phil and Virge on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
We're not sure how much one (or two in this case) should donate to a man singing at the top of a tree but hope this covers it. Best of luck old chap!
Donation by Damo & Nat on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
What a fab way to fund raise, good luck with the trees ! xx
Donation by Lesley Lawrence on 17/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
You crazy crazy guy! Well done - and good luck!!! Loadsalove.
Donation by Adrienne Aiken on 17/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Great work Ben on an amazing idea to raise money for an incredible charity. I'll be there giving you my full support. Nice one mate.
Donation by Grant Fiford on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Best of luck from the Temlett family (50 South Street)
Donation by Honey Temlett on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Ben! :) xxx
Donation by Dannielle Adams on 16/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Ben crazy kid!!!! :-)
Donation by Tracy Jenkins on 14/04/12
£10.00
Good Luck Ben! Hope you will get lots of support and donations for such an important cause.
Donation by Laurie Archer on 14/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Ben, I always thought you were completely bonkers. Don't try this at home children. Bloody good luck mate x
Donation by Richard Fletcher on 14/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Brilliant idea Ben!! Good luck mate.
Donation by Gavin Chaplin on 06/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Ben! X
Donation by Emma Dean on 04/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Awesome idea!
Donation by Ben Balcombe on 04/04/12
£2.00
+ £0.50 Gift Aid
nice one good work!
Donation by luke taylor on 04/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
This is awesome - we hope it's a great success and goes global. Excellent stuff Ben xxx
Donation by Lisa & Luke on 02/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck Ben.
Donation by Val o Sullivan on 02/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Ben. xxxxxxxx
Donation by Ann Jenkins on 01/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£2,060.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£2,060.00
- Gift Aid£400.78
* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.
