Aldo Diana is fundraising for RAFT

Aldo and Ken Rowing The Atlantic

Woodvale Challenge

on 02/12/2007

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Team members:

Aldo Diana and Ken Maynard

Raising money for

RAFT

Charity Registration No. 299811

RAFT is an independent charity working to prevent and improve the treatment of major traumas such as burns, wounds and cancers of the skin through advances in medical research and in reconstructive plastic surgery. Please refer to our website for further information. www.raft.ac.uk

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Aldo Diana

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Raised: 50%

Target: £25,000.00
Raised so far: £12,431.30

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My story

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

	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 09/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck. You are really brave! Donation by Beck Thompson 07/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best. Huge respect. Hope the kit kat supply last out Donation by Julian Dye 06/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Really to sorry to read the troubles you have had but to event try is fantastic. Donation by Mike Clarke 02/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rex 01/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Aldo, Good Luck with your journey! Wishing you a Merry Xmas and happy New Year from all at SAFE & Ramboll Whitbybird. Donation by SAFE 22/12/08	£500.00
	An Inspiring feat of bravery and effort and for such a great cause. Safe Journey Donation by Mark McDonnell 19/12/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	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 18/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Aldo, just go the link from Ziggy and have enjoyed reading your blog!! Safe journey and see when you get back!! Donation by Tuija 17/12/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	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 16/12/08	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	all the best, only just got the e mail or would have sponsored you sooner all the best. Donation by C Ingham 11/12/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Safe journey and happy sailings! Donation by Karen 05/12/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Aldo, Inspirational talking to you at the RWB drinks. God speed your amazing journey. Best wishes Jez Donation by Jez Foster 03/12/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	take the journey and enjoy, its all yours live it Donation by Paul Bradbury 30/11/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Len & Marion Edwards 28/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A fantastic thing to do for a wonderful cause Donation by Leonor 22/11/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	An amazing challenge for an amazing charity - Very Brave! Donation by Linda T 12/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck - what a challenge Donation by Amy Miller 10/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Simon Begg 10/11/08	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Aldo, an incredible challenge. Donation by James Black 10/11/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the challenge! Donation by Richard P 08/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Nicholas Moll 08/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	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 03/11/08	£76.00 + £21.44 Gift Aid
	Good luck fella. Donation by Carl Phillips 31/10/08	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the row. Your right back position is going to be hard to fill while your gone! Donation by Craig 29/10/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Just come back safely you idiot! Proud of you mate. I will give more if you take Bamforth with you! Donation by Adrian Copeland 27/10/08	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	Mae fy hofrenfad yn llawn o lyswennod! (Welsh seems semi-obligatory. Shrapnel left in kitty after Andy H and Neal's donations covered food). Donation by Alan McD (last time!) 20/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	great to see you again and tread the hallowed Poly turf Donation by Fergus McCormick 20/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	£5 for every goal opportunity I missed. Enjoyed the Charity match and meeting the London Welsh guys, will persever with the litle man in the boat gag Donation by Sean Harney AKA Mr Chairman 20/10/08	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid
	Thanks for the game and best of luck with your row! Donation by Christian Gallagher (London Welsh) 20/10/08	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£5,002.00
Offline donations:	£7,429.30
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,269.79

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