Julian Crabtree is fundraising for Wooden Spoon

Arch to Arc Wooden Spoon 2007

Arch to Arc

on 29/08/2007

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Raising money for

Wooden Spoon

Charity Registration No. 326691, SC039247

Wooden Spoon supports a whole range of projects designed to improve life for disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK and Ireland. Over the years, its social and sporting events across the country have raised millions of pounds that have changed thousands of lives.

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Julian Crabtree

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Raised so far: £1,100.00

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My story

In August 2007, I will attempt to break the world record for the Arch To Arc challenge, a 289 mile triathlon from Marble Arch in London to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Imagine running 87 miles – the equivalent of running three and a third marathons back-to-back – swimming 22 miles across the English channel and then cycling 187 miles and you have will have some idea of why this is one of the world's ultimate endurance challenges.

The current record is 81 hours 5 minutes; the clock starts ticking as soon as I start running towards Park Lane and does not stop until I reach the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

I have chosen two worthy children's charities as beneficiaries, one in my chosen country of residence, Wooden Spoon, and one in my country of birth, The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (NMCF).

Wooden Spoon is the charity of British and Irish Rugby and supports children and young people who are physically, mentally or socially disadvantaged. Since its inception in 1983, Wooden Spoon has raised over £11m through its 40 regional volunteer committees and national fundraising events ensuring that in excess of 500,000 children have had their lives enhanced through the work of Wooden Spoon.

Founded by Nelson Mandela in 1994, NMCF works to improve the lives of vulnerable children in South Africa with programmes that address HIV and Aids, disability, and that build confidence, self esteem and prepare young people for a healthy and productive future.

If you would vist my NMCF Justgiving page click here: The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

If you would like to know more about my challenge you can contact me on 07932 073861 or take a look at my website: www.juliancrabtree.com

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me : Wooden Spoon 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.

Thank you for your support.

Julian

	Fantastic!!! Thank you for helping Wooden Spoon. Donation by Philip Blunden 20/08/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jon 10/08/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	A huge well done to you Donation by John Kennar 10/08/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	a bit late but well done! Donation by Konstantina 06/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! xx Donation by Preeti 04/08/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Julian! Donation by Debbie Hayman 03/08/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Super Star!! Donation by bhunt22363 03/08/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You're a nutter - keep going! Donation by Michael Barnes 03/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great effort Jules Donation by J. Crosby 02/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Jules, huge respect to you! Donation by Anna 02/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	YAY for Jules, knew you could do it Donation by Helen D 02/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Frank McAvennie is no longer my hero Donation by Martin Duckett 02/08/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 02/08/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great effort Julian! Donation by Graham 02/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	swim the wet bit under water and i'll double it Donation by Jonathan Henderson 31/07/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck dude, i have every confidence in you. Look forward to buying you a beer or 2 on ur return! Donation by Andy Gill 30/07/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope to see you in Paris to buy you a beer when you finish. If not, next time I'm in London Donation by Mark Bootherstone 30/07/07	£30.00
	Unleash hell Crabbers Donation by Gareth 30/07/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	hey good luck ... enjoy! Donation by Sue R 30/07/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Please stop when you get to Paris. With you all the way mate. Jamie, Emily and Audrey x Donation by Jame Hunt 29/07/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate. get much more rain, and you'll be swimming from mable arch to calais.. Donation by Dan Galpin (Dahab!) 29/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jules - may the winds blow in the right direction for you!! Donation by Andy Charles 26/07/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I'm both incredibly impressed and ever-so-slightly mystified by the whole thing! Good luck Jules! Donation by Adrian Sherling 26/07/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Julian; will be thinking of you Donation by Ben Hunt 24/07/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck and all the best. Donation by Paul Woolf 23/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by didi shalet (natalie's sister) 22/07/07	£10.00
	I dunno some people will do anything to miss the start of the football season! Donation by Sheila 17/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You're mad, but the very best of luck! Donation by Ian Cogswell 17/07/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Lots of luck Donation by uzma 17/07/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Here is Bourne & Root's winnings... Donation by Pool Comp Losers 14/07/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,100.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£298.97

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