My story

In February 2011 I will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.  I will be attempting to reach the summit through the Rongai route. My worries of altitude sickness and physical exhaustion pale in comparison to those who are supported by the charity I shall be raising money for.  I would be so grateful for your sponsorship, even the smallest donation can make a big difference.  Thank you so much.

Vicky xx

The Soldiers’ Charity (The Army Benevolent Fund) give lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families. They risk so much for us, but for them, it’s just doing their job.

In return, they provide financial assistance when they are in real need. That’s what the charity has been here to offer for 66 years.

There has been a  30% rise over the past two years in applications from soldiers who have taken part in previous and current conflicts and they currently raise £7 million a year to meet this need.

As a result of Current Operations it is anticipated that the requests for assistance will rise significantly in the coming years. It is the aim of The Soldiers’ Charity to increase fundraising to £14 million a year by 2015 to be sure that we can help each and every soldier that needs our help.

Even when a soldier leaves the Army the charity still sees them as part of their family and eligible for their help. The scope of their work is huge. Half of their money is given direct to individuals to help in areas such as debt relief, mobility assistance, education bursaries, carehome fees and respite breaks. The other half is given as grants to other charities.

Take a look at the link to see how the soldiers are helped:

http://www.soldierscharity.org/how-we-help/

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

My charity

ABF The Soldiers' Charity

ABF The Soldiers' Charity

Charity Registration No. 1146420 & SCO39189

We are ABF The Soldiers' Charity. We give lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families. They risk so much for us, but for them, it's "just doing their job". In return, we give them down-to-earth help and friendship, with no hassle or bureaucracy. That's what we've been here to offer for 66 years.

Donations 20

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Congratulations Vicky! Both great causes so we are splitting our donation between them. Well done from all of us at RMS Recruitment.xxx

Donation by Tessa Meadows-Smith on 10/03/11

£50.00

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Be on top of your game!

Donation by Anthony Pierson on 22/02/11

£20.00

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Thinking of you all the way and wishing you luck. Go for it! Loads of love

Donation by Melene on 15/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Masses and masses of luck!

Donation by Hetty Sowerby on 08/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Will be cheering you on from here!! XX

Donation by Constance Eyre on 24/01/11

£10.00

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Good luck VB!

Donation by Rory Allan on 17/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Go V xxxx

Donation by sarah charrington on 16/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Rather you than me! Good luck xx

Donation by Bryony Churchill on 10/01/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Woop woop! Go Lady V! Please take photo of view at top for me....Huge love, you'll be fab. Green xx

Donation by Chloe Green on 06/01/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Vicks! Half steps, half steps...lots of them!

Donation by Evanna Rawlins on 06/01/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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I ho, I ho, you're going up Kilimanjaro da da da da da da........ don't look down

Donation by Rob Allison on 06/01/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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An amazing adventure for a fantastic cause. Good luck Vicky xxx

Donation by Anna & Alistair on 06/01/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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All the best Tors, two excellent causes x

Donation by Louise Ball on 06/01/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Slightly slow on the uptake with this one but.... wishing you, GFD & Hans all the luck in the world for a fab adventure in aid of two great causes xxx

Donation by Penelope Smale on 21/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Iain Reid on 24/11/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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best of luck dearest - SUPER IMPRESSED! xx

Donation by Camilla Cooper on 10/11/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck!!!! well done for doing something so incredible xxxx

Donation by Thais Caesar on 05/11/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Take fresh ginger and smile when it hurts :) Good luck my lovely xx

Donation by Charlotte Abbiss on 04/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Go girl!

Donation by Ian Mayhew on 03/11/10

£7.50

+ £2.12 Gift Aid

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Still great! :-) And good luck with the training!

Donation by Maia Suhr on 03/11/10

£12.00

+ £3.38 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£429.50
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£429.50
  • Gift Aid£98.58

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