****UPDATE****
Well, it's all done and dusted for another year. It was a great day, with the first half or so of the run largely submerged, keeping us cool as the sun broke through the cloud for the second half and the cycle. Particularly well done to George, Roland and Mike, who came second in the Mountain Rescue Team category. As of the end of Monday, stairs are less of a challenge for aching muscles and some of us are even able to walk in a straight line again. Roll on next year, plans are already afoot to shave a few minutes off the individual times!
Thanks again to everyone who donated and helped raise such a healthy total for the charities that benefit. If you missed out, then don't worry, you can still donate even though the event itself is over...the page will be open until July 31st.
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On June 20th*, Aberdeen Mountain Rescue will have two teams competing (or at least participating!) in the Highland Cross. This page is for anyone who would like to sponsor either of the teams (we will split the money between them).
The Highland Cross is a charity duathlon from west to east across Scotland. The route runs from Kintail to Beauly and involves 20 miles of offroad running followed by a 30 mile road cycle. All sponsorship goes directly to the local charities - team entry fees and the organisation/admin costs are kept separate. Brian, George, Malcolm, Mike, Neil and Roland appreciate your support - don't forget to leave us a few words of wisdom in the comments!
www.highlandcross.co.uk is the homepage for the Highland Cross and gives full details of the charities that benefit.
I think that shoe choice is going to be critical....I'm favouring the idea of slip ons, because I doubt I'll be able to bend my legs enough by transition to untie my laces! - Mike
I hate running and I loathe road biking, why am I doing this? - Brian
I’m the sensible one in the team, I have not done this before … - Roland
Justgiving does take a small cut of the transaction, but if you're a UK taxpayer, the fee is far less than gift aid, so the charities should get more than you actually sponsor. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Highland Cross gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
* Previous references to June 21st were predicting Brian's finish date!
If you would like to learn more about Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team, you can visit our website at www.amrt.org.uk
Raised:
160%
Raised so far: £1,600.00
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Well done Neil - Great effort. Donation by John Ritchie on 16/07/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Hi Brian, finally got round to logging in! Well done for raising all the sponsorship money and it's an amazing achievment to complete the event. Donation by Andrew Kinsler on 02/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I'm sorry I'm late! Well done!! Donation by Lisa Hawkins on 01/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hi Mike - hopefully you are not still in too much pain ...Better later than never with the donation - best wishes Paula x Donation by Paula Butterwick on 29/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Neil - well done mate, better late than never ;-) Donation by Byron Waring on 29/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Even numbers always look better! Donation by M + D on 29/06/09 |
£30.00 |
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Hey Brian, great achievement, well done! Donation by Lynsey Nicol on 27/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Neil, Great effort once again ! Donation by Scott Martin on 25/06/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Well done Brian! Donation by natalie farrell on 25/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go Dennison! We are with helen 2moz so will give you a toast! Donation by The Coatens on 19/06/09 |
£10.00 |
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Fair play! I hope this will cover some of the cost of the blister plasters. Best of luck and godspeed! :) Donation by Hughie on 17/06/09 |
£25.00 |
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cycle, cycle, cycle;run, run, run!!fair play te ya brian! Donation by Emer on 17/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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With you all the way. Donation by Zugie & Rudd on 17/06/09 |
£100.00 |
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Good luck, hope you don't get blisters! Donation by Karen Fordyce on 16/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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All the best Neil and hope the legs hold up! Donation by Neil Watters on 16/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Uncle Neil! Donation by Matthew Cameron on 16/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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Neil....Good luck with weather and legs Donation by Ben Johnson on 15/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go néirí leat Cally! Donation by June & Walt on 15/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck Mike! Donation by Garratt's on 15/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Sounds like fun! :-S Donation by Andy and Claire Innes on 15/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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good luck neil. well done. Donation by neil armour on 15/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Neil - Hope you wont be too tired to raise a glass or two at the end. Great cause. Donation by Carolla Moise on 15/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck, Neil. Go on - have that pint at the 15 mile mark! Donation by Mike & Julie Simpson on 15/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good luck - hope the legs hold out! Donation by Graham Fiddes on 15/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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You must be daft; best of luck on the day Donation by Jim and Lesley Gauld on 15/06/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £895.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £705.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,600.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £146.67 |
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