ANDREW CLAPPERTON is fundraising for Children's Hospice Association Scotland, (CHAS)

IRONMAN CHALLENGE

Ironman Austria

on 07/07/2007

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Andy Clapperton

Raising money for

Children's Hospice Association Scotland, (CHAS)

Charity Registration No. SC 019724

The Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) is a Scottish charity that provides the only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. CHAS runs two children's hospices - Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch - and an at home service called CHAS at Home. A children's hospice offers professional care, practical help and emotional support to the whole family, usually from the day of acceptance to the death of their child, and beyond.

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ANDREW CLAPPERTON

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Raised: 99%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £985.50

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My story

Dear all.

I am 45 years of age and work as a police sergeant in Ayr. In my leisure time i have been competing in the sport of triathlon for 15 years.

This year i have decided to go for The Big One, by competing in the World Series Ironman Championships due to be held in Klagenfurt, Austria. The event commences at 07:00 hrs on 7.7.07 and is expected to attract over 120,000 spectators at the event and a live screening on Sky Sports TV.

Never before have i attempted the Ironman distance of a 2.4 mile open water swim, 112 mile cycle finished by a full marathon, so this will be my first, and probably my last attempt, as i ain't getting any younger, and perhaps after this it might be time to take up a less arduous pastime, such as stamp collecting.

To commemorate the event, i have decided to have a go at raising sponsorship for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS). This is without doubt one of the most worthwhile Charity Organisations in Scotland, and one that remains close to my heart.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children's Hospice Association Scotland, (CHAS) 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 me now! You can either use the hardcopy sponsor form that is available, or enter my personal website and sponsor me online :- www.justgiving.com/andyclapperton

UPDATE: Course completed in 10hrs 57mins & 44secs, which is 2 hrs below my target time, so well chuffed! A HUGE thank you to each and every one of you for your support. The website will remain open for a few more weeks for anyone who still wishes to make a donation to this extremely worthwhile charity.

Regards

Andy Clapperton

	Collection sheet - many thanks for your generosity. Donation by STAFF AT DOON ACADEMY 17/08/07	£160.50
	What an achievement Andy!! Well done!! Donation by Derek & Mandy 24/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done You! Donation by Miss Anon 23/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the Best in your challenge Andy!! Donation by FIONA from Cairn Farm 27/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Donation by Calum Morman 27/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andy from your next door neeburs! Donation by janice & Jim Brown 24/06/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andy Donation by Brenda McGarva 23/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Goan Yursell Andy! Donation by Jean Campbell 23/06/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	novel idea having a wee swim and cycle as a warm up for your 1st marathon a'the best john and hazel Donation by The Carr Clan 22/06/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	PROUD TO SPONSOR CHAS. Donation by KEITH FULLERTON DENTIST 13/06/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, Train Hard! Donation by Fiona McKinnon 25/05/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck on your challenge Donation by Ann robertson 16/05/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep up the hard work Andy and enjoy the experience Donation by Dougie 15/05/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Put us all to shame,good Luck Donation by BJohnston1973@aol.com 14/05/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andy, you'll be fine! Donation by Mark & Alice 07/05/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	The hills of Austria will be a dawdle compared to New Cumnock Donation by Le Straws 07/05/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by johncrum 07/05/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sponsor Sheet Collection..Many Thanks!! Donation by Case Management, Ayr 04/05/07	£30.00
	Go for it Andy, feel no pain!! Donation by Angus Peden 26/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best Andy! Donation by The McTaggarts 20/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andy, let us know how you get on. Donation by Charlene Keirs 17/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK LAD, DOING WELL FOR AN OLD BLOKE Donation by alan joyce 17/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck! I know you can do it!! Donation by Robert 10/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go on yersel auld yin, rather you than me !! Best of luck !! Donation by Shaun & Mary McCrindle 10/04/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	...... and then you could always try some mountain biking ! Donation by Paul 10/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck 2U 4a Good Cause!! Donation by Babs 10/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrew! From mum. Donation by Margaret Clapperton 09/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A' the Best Andrew!....from Dad Donation by John Clapperton 09/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We'll be there to cheer you on. Hope you enjoy the experience Andy. Donation by The Herbies 09/04/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Aw ra best Andy! Donation by Alex White 07/04/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£585.50
Offline donations:	£400.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£111.41

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