Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.
As some of you are aware, we will be rowing, unsupported, 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a wooden rowing boat. We will be setting off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands in December 2008 (weather permitting) and heading for English Harbour, Antigua.
We are doing this to try and raise funds for the charity RAFT. Using plastic surgery, RAFT help restore the lives of people who have been disfigured.
As a London firefighter, I, Aldo, have seen first hand the devastation caused to people's lives due to fire. The material things we all hold so dear are easily replaced but the injuries suffered are more devastating, painful and debilitating. Often these injuries are highly visible and the scarring and pain can last a lifetime. Unfortunately, it is very often children that suffer the most horrific injuries and have to travel the longest path to recovery. So please give generously, the money you donate can change lives.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: RAFT 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.
Many thanks for your support.
Aldo Diana and Ken Maynard
Raised:
49%
Raised so far: £12,431.30
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Lads, so sorry to hear the trip ended as it did, but it sounds like you made an absolutely heroic go of it under the circumstances. Legends both Donation by Robbie & Pura Vida on 09/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck. You are really brave! Donation by Beck Thompson on 07/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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All the best. Huge respect. Hope the kit kat supply last out Donation by Julian Dye on 06/01/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Really to sorry to read the troubles you have had but to event try is fantastic. Donation by Mike Clarke on 02/01/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Rex on 01/01/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Aldo, Good Luck with your journey! Wishing you a Merry Xmas and happy New Year from all at SAFE & Ramboll Whitbybird. Donation by SAFE on 22/12/08 |
£500.00 |
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An Inspiring feat of bravery and effort and for such a great cause. Safe Journey Donation by Mark McDonnell on 19/12/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Aldo, Glad to hear you're both on your way. Enjoying the blog, Be safe!! See you when you get back. Donation by Nobby & Lyn Clark on 18/12/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Aldo, just go the link from Ziggy and have enjoyed reading your blog!! Safe journey and see when you get back!! Donation by Tuija on 17/12/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Ahoy!.....knowing Aldo through footy I shall sponsor an additional £1 for every goal scored in the Premier League (12 Dec until arrival in Antigua)..! Donation by Nev on 16/12/08 |
£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid |
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all the best, only just got the e mail or would have sponsored you sooner all the best. Donation by C Ingham on 11/12/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Safe journey and happy sailings! Donation by Karen on 05/12/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Aldo, Inspirational talking to you at the RWB drinks. God speed your amazing journey. Best wishes Jez Donation by Jez Foster on 03/12/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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take the journey and enjoy, its all yours live it Donation by Paul Bradbury on 30/11/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Len & Marion Edwards on 28/11/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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A fantastic thing to do for a wonderful cause Donation by Leonor on 22/11/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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An amazing challenge for an amazing charity - Very Brave! Donation by Linda T on 12/11/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck - what a challenge Donation by Amy Miller on 10/11/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Simon Begg on 10/11/08 |
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid |
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Best of Luck Aldo, an incredible challenge. Donation by James Black on 10/11/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good luck with the challenge! Donation by Richard P on 08/11/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Nicholas Moll on 08/11/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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1 quid more than Copeland ..... Best of British to you matey! See you when you get back ..... oh and Merry Xmas / Happy New Year !!! Donation by Mike Nevin on 03/11/08 |
£76.00 + £21.44 Gift Aid |
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Good luck fella. Donation by Carl Phillips on 31/10/08 |
£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid |
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Good luck with the row. Your right back position is going to be hard to fill while your gone! Donation by Craig on 29/10/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £5,002.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £7,429.30 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £12,431.30 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,269.79 |
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