Barry Ashdown is fundraising for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Barry Ashdown's Fundraising Page

Kayak across the Irish Sea

on 20/06/2008

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Raising money for

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Charity Registration No. 1070532

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides practical and emotional support to families when their child has a life threatening illness. Immediate help is available for families and for 24 hours a day when needed. Support is offered from diagnosis, through treatment and should a family become bereaved, we continue to support them for as long as they need us. We help families members cope with the present and prepare them for the future.

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Barry Ashdown

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Raised: 26%

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

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My story

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 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 02/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Barry!! Donation by Lisa Smith 25/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	god luck basil! Donation by Fred 25/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Bazza go!!! Or should we say Row Bazza Row Donation by Rich Em & Lottie 24/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Barry!! I always thought you were the sane one!! Donation by Vick Williams 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 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 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 02/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me, good luck Donation by Vikki & Leigh 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 17/05/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	sorry its not alot, but every little helps, Bon voyage Donation by Louise Johnson 12/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You're barking you! Best of luck mate. Good on yer! Donation by Steve Wood 06/05/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Barry Donation by Val K80's mum 30/04/08	£20.00
	Good luck you crazy cops :o) Donation by Julie Guy 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 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 08/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck on your epic Voyage! Donation by Kieran and Kathy 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.. 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 31/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Baz!! :-) Donation by Kate Dennis 31/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, especially on the Irish Sea. Donation by Nola Latham-Boal 25/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't forget your arm bands!!! Donation by Baroness Batty 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 23/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Barry. The best of luck. Donation by Sue & Roy 21/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	baby barry are you mad? good luck to you keep us informed Donation by yvonne 21/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Safe crossing for you and Moose. Donation by Andy Coomes 21/03/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck. I just hope that old duffer doesn't pull across in front of you in his boat! Donation by Nick Caddy 10/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	More of a spectator sport if you ask me!! Donation by Wedgie 04/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	That's my £100 in the pot to date and I would like to say a big thanks to those that have donated so far. Thanks!!!! Donation by Me again the mad kayaking fool 25/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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

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