ben morton is fundraising for ACE Africa (UK)

Ben Morton's Fundraising Page

canoe marathon

on 11/04/2009

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Team members:

Andrew Roberts

Raising money for

ACE Africa (UK)

Charity Registration No. 1111283

ACE works in rural communities in Kenya and Tanzania giving training and support for caring for orphans and vulnerable children, their guardians or single parents and others infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Its holistic approach includes agriculture and nutrition, income generation, schools health education, counselling, education for orphans, childs' rights and material support.

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ben morton

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Raised: 57%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £2,835.00

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My story

Well, here we go again....but this time I may have bitten off more than I can chew.

In three weeks' time, when you are all opening your Easter Eggs, Andrew Roberts ('Kiwi') and myself will be taking part in the Devizes Westminster canoe 'ultra' marathon, a 125 mile non-stop jaunt along the Kennet & Avon canal and the Thames.

Here are the facts: the non-stop version of the race is the longest non-stop canoe race in the world; a minimum support crew of four is required; the double canoe has to be carried around 77 locks; and last year 128 registered in the non-stop race, of which 67 retired.

Andrew and I are hoping to complete within 28-30 hours (with no sleep!) although Andrew insists we will be quicker. I sense a Cracknell-Fogle dynamic emerging....

I am raising money for my charity, ACE Africa - you can read more at www.ace-africa.org or glance to the left. I appreciate that we are all going through difficult times at present, but unfortunately there are still many orphaned children in East Africa who desperately need our help. Any contributions will be gratefully received.

Andrew's sister is currently undergoing chemotheraphy treatment for breast cancer and Andrew is raising funds for Cancer Research. You can read more on his website at http://www.justgiving.com/andrewroberts4

Many thanks in advance.

Ben

	Have the blisters gone down yet?? Donation by Nick Helsby 28/04/09	£50.00
	Donation by ben 27/04/09	£130.00 + £36.67 Gift Aid
	Incredible. Glad not to see your blistered feet this time Donation by Garfield 19/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well Done! Donation by Squeezy and Mike 17/04/09	£20.00
	Good Luck. xx Donation by Sharon Doherty 17/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great achievement for a worthy cause. Donation by Philomena Roulland 16/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	very impressive - well done Donation by liz king 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Brilliant- you two must be over the moon! Donation by Kristen, Marten & Sebastian 15/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done, Ben. I would have liked to have seen a faster time, but then again, you are getting on. Donation by Noah Beckwith 15/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Well done, well done, well done. Donation by Elizabeth Davies 15/04/09	£40.00
	well done! Donation by Mike & Maeve 15/04/09	£100.00
	Very well done, Ben and Andrew! Donation by George E 15/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Frickin heck - there must be an easier way to raise money! Donation by Damon Hunt 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Ben and Andrew - what a fantastic feat Donation by Louise Poole 15/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	congratulations- what next? Donation by caroline and ben hall 14/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You and Andy did an awesome job!! Donation by Sally 14/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congratulations - sterling effort!! Donation by James & Lesly Kite 12/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Alex & Jo 10/04/09	£30.00
	Donation by Jon and Reyes 10/04/09	£100.00
	pack the ralgex... Donation by James & Caroline 09/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	No time for fishing? Donation by Mike and Claire Pike 09/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go go go, guys. Donation by Flicky McCallum 09/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me on this one!! Good luck! Enjoy? Donation by Jax Fanshawe 09/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	don't forget a brolly! good luck! Donation by andre 09/04/09	£100.00
	get some therapy Donation by Patrick Gibbs 09/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Canoe's and paddling - isn't there a saying....Go for it! Donation by Richard & Emma 09/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	An unbeatable kiwi-pom combination! No idle chat about rugby - just go for the line! Donation by Anne and John 08/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Marcus & George 07/04/09	£25.00
	Do it for Summits R Us! Donation by Phil Thornton 06/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hello Ben - Miriam here (from CDC) Good luck . Great idea! Donation by Miriam de Lacy 06/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,835.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£654.36

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