Jonathan Brown is fundraising for Mercy Corps

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Mercy Corps Scotland - Artemis Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon

on 11/07/2009

The team prepare for the mass start

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Team members:

Jonathan Brown, Rory Todd, Teresa Kilsby, Angela Durnin, Nick Ledger, Andrew Wolff, Catherine Storie, Gary Crone, Chris Broadhurst, Ritchie Best, Nicks Flatmate and Julian Kilsby

Raising money for

Mercy Corps

Charity Registration No. SC030289

Mercy Corps helps people in the world's toughest places turn the crises of natural disaster, poverty and conflict into opportunities for progress. Driven by local needs and market conditions, our programmes provide communities with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. Our worldwide team of 3,700 professionals is improving the lives of 14.5 million people in 37 countries. For more information, visit www.mercycorps.org.uk

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Raised: 109%

Target: £4,000.00
Raised so far: £4,362.50

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My story

On Saturday the 11th of July a hardy bunch of 12 Barclays employees and selected ringers will be attempting the Artemis Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon (www.artemisgreatkindrochit.com). The event, billed as “Arguably Scotlands Toughest 1 Day Event”, consists of –

     - Swim - 1.5k (0.8 miles) across the temperate waters (not) of Loch Tay
     - Run/Walk - seven Munro's encompassing the Lawers and Ptarmigan ridges (approx 24k or 15 miles – very hilly……..)
     - Kayak - 11k (7 miles) down Loch Tay
     - Cycle - around Loch Tay 54k (34 miles)
     - Slice a melon - in two with a sword to stop the clock
Last years winners came in around the 9 hour mark. We expect to come nowhere near this and despite a 6am start time will undoubtedly be requiring lights for the bicycle leg.

Our goals are mixed –
Angela – to get round, Julian - to get out of the water alive, Ritchie – to get up in time, Gary – to get out of east London [etc]

We are however all are keen to raise funds for Mercy Corp (www.mercycorps.org.uk). The Artemis Charitable Foundation has nominated Mercy Corps for the sixth year running to benefit from this event. Mercy Corps is an international development charity that works in 37 countries worldwide helping vulnerable people amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability. Having met the Mercy Corp team on previous events I can vouch for the amazing dedication of their people and the value of their work.

Between us we are aiming to raise £4,000 for Mercy Corp which we’ll look to double with £ for £ matching from Barclays. Of course we’d love to blow the socks off this given the pain we will be suffering on the Saturday evening.

Pictures of our physical dishevelment will be tagged here post the event – dig deep and wish us well !

Thanks,

Angela, Ritchie, Drew, Rory, Nick, Nicks flatmate, Catherine, Catherines Beloved, Teresa, Julian, Gary, Jonathan, Mr X!

	A terrific accomplishment! I'm glad that you all completed the event faster than I made my donation! Congratulations. Donation by Charles Rozes 22/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	better late than never!! awesome achievement! Donation by Sonia Wilson 17/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	From Diana and Michael - Well done! Donation by Diana and Michael 13/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Gale Tibbins 07/08/09	£2.50 + £0.71 Gift Aid
	Well done all!! Hope you're all recovered now! Donation by Frazer Gillies 03/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on the successful completion of the journey! Donation by Bruce Salard 30/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Better late than never... well done everyone! Donation by Simon Scott 27/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done Gary - glad to hear you made it back in one piece! Donation by Ann-Marie Wait 21/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done mate! Donation by Sam Folley 20/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great to see those weary bodies next day! Donation by nic bayley 17/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I think you are all marvellous Donation by christine adcock 16/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Neil Shanahan 16/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	congratulations and pleased to hear you completed the course. Donation by Carol Johnstone 15/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Better late than never... Congrats!! Donation by Annie Mark 14/07/09	£15.00
	Well done Jon! Donation by Mark Lynagh 14/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort all! Well done Donation by Deb Nelson 14/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Julian and all Donation by Michael Haggerton 13/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done!! Donation by Deanna Oppenheimer 13/07/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Well done all!!! Donation by Alison Wright 13/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done to you all! Donation by Tim Driffill 13/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope it went well JB! Donation by Amy Mills 12/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Robin Moody 12/07/09	£25.00
	I hope everyone makes it to the end safely good luck to you all because you need it, how many hours training on the road or pub ? Donation by Brian Best 11/07/09	£100.00
	Go Ledgerino - hopefully those streamlined ears will give you an edge on the competition! Donation by The Hungarian Prince 10/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Rory Go!!! Lorna & Stuart. Donation by Lorna Milne 10/07/09	£20.00
	Rather you than me!!!! good luck Donation by Philomena Attridge 10/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ledge. Donation by Jonathan Haseler 10/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck rather you than me Donation by Katie wike 10/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Sam B 10/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck chaps! Donation by James Woods 10/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£4,362.50
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,135.96

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