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/

	baby barry are you mad? good luck to you keep us informed Donation by yvonne on 21/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Safe crossing for you and Moose. Donation by Andy Coomes on 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 on 10/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	More of a spectator sport if you ask me!! Donation by Wedgie on 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 on 25/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You must be completely mad! Good Luck Bazmo! xx Donation by Matt and Di on 25/02/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Are you gonna get sponsorship for kayaking back again?!?! Best of luck and break a paddle! Donation by Dave Gill on 25/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck. Nice Piccie! x Donation by Lynne Cooper on 22/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Barry Ashdown aka Baz on 22/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	There's another £5, if you don't drink a pint of Guinness when you get there!! Donation by John on 21/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go on son! Donation by Baz on 21/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mr Ashdown, give my love to Moose, see you soon, lots of love Miss Jones Donation by becky on 20/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	if you get swept to scotland i will add another fiver Donation by katies friend stan on 20/02/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Barry Ashdown on 11/02/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Watch out for the sharks! Donation by Jules on 11/02/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Barry Ashdown on 11/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck & take care Donation by Barry & Lorraine on 10/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well i thought I would kick this off with £10 and I will match every donation to a sum of £100. Donation by Barry Ashdown on 09/02/08	£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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Raising money for Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

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