Andrew Quicke is fundraising for The Mango Tree Orphan Support Programme

Andy's London Triathlon Challenge 2006

London Triathlon 2006

on 05/08/2006

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Raising money for

The Mango Tree Orphan Support Programme

Charity Registration No. 1095767

The Mango Tree helps over 10,000 orphans in Tanzania and Kenya who have lost parents to HIV/AIDS. We provide health and welfare support through over 180 local unpaid volunteers and 6 nurses, and the education and vocational training the orphans need to build sustainable, independent futures for them. We have no overheads in the UK.

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Andrew Quicke

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Raised: 106%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,059.00

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My story

As you know I've just tackled the London Triathlon...

On the day the swim start took place in the London Victoria Docks .... timed perfectly to coincide with the scorching mid day sun. After trading a variety of punches and kicks over the course of the next mile it was time for the 41 km bike - past the Dome, Docklands and onto Tower Bridge before returning for a second lap. The run gave me a chance to forget about my aching back and arms and concentrate on dragging my weary legs around the remaining 10km. As the effects of dehydration started to take hold the finish line loomed large... along with several pints of fluid!

Over the last year and a half I've had to teach myself how to swim crawl (which isn't easy when I'd have a job floating in the Dead Sea with a buoyacy aid!) - whilst building up my endurance and recovering from a couple of "little setbacks" to compete on the bike and run in one piece for the big event!

I decided that some benefit must come from my pain, so am raising funds for The Mango Tree Orphan Support Programme which does a lot of fantastic work for HIV AIDS orphans - please follow the link to their website below to find out about them.

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/themangotree/

For example £5.85 a month (£70 a year) can provide a secondary school education.

With your help more orphans can be provided with uniforms and exercise books, be put through secondary school and vocational training, get into employment and out of danger and the suffering of the hundreds be relieved in the supported villages.

Now here's the official bit...

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Mango Tree Orphan Support Programme 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.

Thanks very much for your support.

Andy

If you want to find out more about the triathlon go to http://www.thelondontriathlon.com

	Donation by Louise Johnson 15/08/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Aldo would be proud of you! Donation by Peter Clarkson 14/08/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Word Quiche. Congratulations mate from both of us. Looking forward to hearing about your mishaps! Donation by matt and karyn 09/08/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dave Tasker 09/08/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done!!! Donation by James Sheard 07/08/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Andy! Looks like a fantastic charity Donation by Beth Sergeant 06/08/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck, I said you'd become 'addicted' - next stop the Ironman?! Donation by Damian Field 04/08/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You wouldn't get me in a wetsuit for two reasons, telly and tubby! Donation by Andrew Walker 04/08/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Sian May 03/08/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I always thought you were a trickcyclist -this just confirms it. Good luck on the day. Donation by Malcolm Ross 03/08/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by mark starosolsky 31/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Andrew ....best of luck Donation by Wendy May 31/07/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Veronica 28/07/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck for a great cause - enjoy the pain! Donation by Angela Donovan 26/07/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are a true Olympian Donation by ABE 26/07/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck - I don't envy you! If you are sticking around after the weekend give us a buzz (I'll be a Donation by EUAN GATFIELD 25/07/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	remember 2 take your wallet 4 your massage after! Donation by johny quicke 25/07/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good on ya! try to stay on the bike this time though eh! Donation by Riley 25/07/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	On yer bike!!! Good luck, go for it! Donation by Michelle M 25/07/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck and go for it xx Donation by Mandy 25/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck, mate! Donation by Pete & Emilie 25/07/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Andy Donation by Ems 25/07/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by family1 23/07/06	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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