Barry Ashdown is fundraising for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Barry Ashdown's Fundraising Page

Kayak across the Irish Sea

between 24/01/2008 and 20/06/2008

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Raising money for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Charity Registration No. 1070532

This year Rainbow Trust celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1986, we have now supported thousands of families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. With the help of the families who share their inspirational stories about the difference Rainbow has made to their lives, we have been able to raise our profile and tell more people about the valuable work that we do. From the humble beginnings of two staff and a kitchen table to work from, Rainbow is now a national charity and supports approximately 1000 families across England. Thanks to the dedication and hard-work of staff and volunteers, Rainbow continues to grow year on year and makes progress towards achieving its vision that one day all terminally ill children and their families will have access to a Rainbow carer. To mark this anniversary, Rainbow will be holding special profile raising fundraising activities to make this year our most successful yet.

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Barry Ashdown

Raised: 26%

Target: £2,750.00
Raised so far: £725.00

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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Rainbow Trust Children's Charity 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.

So why am I asking you to sponsor me?

I am going to attempt to kayak across the Irish Sea hopefully on a calm day in June. The distance is roughly 60-70 miles and will take 16+ hours. I will be kayaking with a very good friend James aka 'Moose'. Rainbow Trust is such a worthy charity which I am proud to raise money for. Please give as much as you can and as often as you can as I am aiming to raise £2750 or more! A big big thank you for your support.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Please visit my blog for updates on training, piccies and the event itself!

http://kayakacrosstheirishsea.blogspot.com/

	I can't work out from your blog if your back yet! Donation by Steve Brett on 17/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I was there in spirit. And I don't mind the fishy sea smell...X Donation by Rob W on 02/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Barry!! Donation by Lisa Smith on 25/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	god luck basil! Donation by Fred on 25/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Bazza go!!! Or should we say Row Bazza Row Donation by Rich Em & Lottie on 24/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Barry!! I always thought you were the sane one!! Donation by Vick Williams on 21/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	"Row, row, row yer boat, gently down the stream....." heh heh.....heaps of luck Barry!! Donation by Brian Coward on 21/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We'll celebrate with a nice ruby in Wimborne when I get back. Good luck mate. Donation by Jock on 21/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Dont think you are getting into bed with me until you have got rid of that fishy sea smell!! xxx Donation by BB on 02/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me, good luck Donation by Vikki & Leigh on 20/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck m8. You must be mad. One slight concern, can Moose's swim...? Donation by Gareth on 17/05/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	sorry its not alot, but every little helps, Bon voyage Donation by Louise Johnson on 12/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You're barking you! Best of luck mate. Good on yer! Donation by Steve Wood on 06/05/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Barry Donation by Val K80's mum on 30/04/08	£20.00
	Good luck you crazy cops :o) Donation by Julie Guy on 29/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go Baz - eat plenty of chips to keep you going on your epic journey Donation by Kate Ward on 18/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't let the pipe go out and I'll give you another tenner Donation by Dave W on 08/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck on your epic Voyage! Donation by Kieran and Kathy on 05/04/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys. Baz, I hope you're in training so you can keep up with Moose! Donation by Bertie.. on 04/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good on you Baz (and Moose). Is there any particular pub you're aiming for in Ireland? Donation by Bill Parker on 31/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Baz!! :-) Donation by Kate Dennis on 31/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, especially on the Irish Sea. Donation by Nola Latham-Boal on 25/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't forget your arm bands!!! Donation by Baroness Batty on 23/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	May you have flat seas and no wind (of any variety...) Good luck! Donation by Mary & Jamie on 23/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Barry. The best of luck. Donation by Sue & Roy on 21/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£725.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Mobile donations:	£0.00
Total Raised:	£725.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£198.85

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