Raised: 274%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £4,110.00
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My story

 

My Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am participating in a seven day Jungle Challenge in Borneo during November, in memory of my Uncle Douglas Day, who died at the age of 35 from an inoperable brain tumor.  

The challenge is a five day adventure race set deep in the jungle of Malaysian Borneo bringing together up to 15 teams from all over the world.  The teams compete in a series of daily physical and mental challenges including surviving in the jungle, building our own shelter, trekking through rainforest, kayaking down tropical rivers, riding the rapids on our team-built rafts, abseiling and a tough 4,100 meter climb up Mount Kinabulu, the highest mountain in South East Asia.

Not only will this prove to be a huge personal challenge but I would like to use the opportunity to raise money for St Raphael's Hospice where my Uncle spent his last days in an atmosphere of peace and comfort. 

I appreciate that we are all finding it difficult during the current economic climate but there are lots of people out there facing bigger struggles than us, so let's help them, please dig deep and make a donation.

By seeing my sponsorship increase it will be a great motivator for the training I need to do in preparation for the challenge. 

I have set my target at a modest £1,500 (if I exceeded this it would be amazing).   To highlight how every penny counts, to reach my target it would mean finding 300 people to donate £5, this proves it doesn't take large donations, you may hesitate if you are only able to give what you think is a small donation, but it truly will make a huge difference. 

Thank you for your support.

p.s. all monies raised will go to the Hospice, I am personally funding the cost of the challenge

St Raphael's Work

St Raphael's Hospice cares for over 925 patients and their families in a year.  Hospice care is provided free of charge regardless the extent of the services the patient receives. The medical, nursing and support staff do everything possible to relieve pain and sustain quality of life.  These services cost £3.8m per year, over 70% of which has to be raised from charitable fundraising and donations.

Sponsorship and what it means to St Raphael's Hospice

To give a real sense of what your sponsorship would mean to the Hospice, if I raised £692 this would pay for the heating and lighting at the Hospice for a fortnight; £1,000 would cover the cost of one Hospice nurse for a fortnight, who in that time will care for an average of 6 patients; £1,923 would pay for the cost of specialist vital pain-relieving drugs for a week; £3,000 would cover the cost of one Hospice nurse for just over 6 weeks, who in that time will care for an average of 20 patients.

Your sponsorship will ensure that the Hospice can continue its vital work supporting those facing life-threatening illnesses.

 

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Vicky, Hope you have a great time. Fantastic work on the amount raised. xx Donation by Russ Airey 23/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Vicky and we hope you enjoy it too! Mike & Jenny Donation by Michael Robinson 19/11/09  

Good luck hun, mind those creepy crawlies! x Donation by Anna Baker 19/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I still can't believe you actually volunteered yourself for this! Good luck hun - I'll be with you (in spirit thankfully!) every step of the way!! xXx Donation by Fiona Streetley 19/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Vicki loads of love and plasters! Jackie (mummy 2) Donation by jackie lowe 18/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Great charity! Good luck from your neighbours at No 9 x Donation by Michelle Schofield 17/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Vicky, we're all really pround of you! Lots of love from Karina, Aaran and Aidan xxx Donation by KARINA TREW 13/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Victoria - good luck! Donation by Stephanie Browne 13/11/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

I hope you have a fantastic time and an amazing experience. I know you will do really well.xxx Donation by Michelle Chapman 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Victoria! Donation by Woodcote Golf Club (Dad's friends) 13/11/09  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Kirk Newton 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by Ryan Squelch 13/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Adam Fenning 11/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Victoria! Donation by Katie Stewart 11/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Vicky, Last time I went to the jungle I ended up with leeches in a rather personal place. Good Luck xx Donation by Paul Gordon 10/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Vic, can't wait to hear all about it! x Donation by Tracy Willy 10/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Victoria, I hope you have an amazing time. Well done on achieving your target and more. Best Wishes, Sharon Donation by Sharon Black 09/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Heather Graham 08/11/09  

£130.00 + £36.67 Gift Aid

Andy from Banstead Village Vets. Hope you see an Orang Utan! Donation by Andy Downing 06/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 06/11/09  

Good luck and don't forget the Twiglets!! Donation by Marios 06/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by j Chappell 03/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anne Wiltshire 03/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck, we are very proud of you! xxxxx Donation by Auntie Gill and Uncle Gordon + family 03/11/09  

£20.00

Good luck! Donation by Andrew Coombs 02/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Graham Williams 29/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I hope you achieve your targets :) Donation by Peter Wong 29/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck. Donation by Regards Isonia 29/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Vix! Just look out for for the flesh-eating bacterial infections. And piranhas. And tarantuals. And leeches.. x Donation by Simon Barrass 28/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Chris Hogg 28/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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