Steven Christie is fundraising for Sightsavers International

Steven Christie's Fundraising Page

The Big Small Isles Challenge

on 27/06/2009

4.40am start up Askival on Rum

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Team members:

Stevie Christie, Nicky Day, Stuart McLennan, Craig Thornton, Graham Dotchin, Matthew Chalmers, Darren Read

Raising money for

Sightsavers International

Charity Registration No. 207544

Sightsavers is dedicated to combating blindness in developing countries, primarily in the Commonwealth, by working with partner organisations in poor and the least served communities to support ongoing activities that prevent and cure blindness, restore sight and provide education and training for people who are blind.

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Steven Christie

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Raised: 167%

Target: £1,700.00
Raised so far: £2,838.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting the fundraising page for the Big Small Isles Challenge!

Well folks, we did it! A slightly depleted team of 7 of us managed to climb the highest summits of Rum, Canna, Muck & Eigg in one day. Our time from setting off up the first peak to getting to the pub at the bottom of the last peak was 14 hours and 20 minutes. We were pretty pleased with that, especially as we did the challenge in some of the hottest and sunniest weather of the year so far. You can see a few of our photos from the day if you click on the link on the left on this page.

So, we proved the boatman wrong as we completed our mountain marathon in record time! It was a hard but magic day out. We saw deer and wild goats on the hill, otters fishing by the shore and even a couple of minke whales next to our boat. Each of the summits had their own challenges but there was a great team spirit and we just kept going until the job was done.

You'll notice the celebratory beers in the final photo. I should add that we managed about 4 beers each before we fell asleep in our chairs back at the hostel (well, they were comfy chairs and we had been up since 4am!). So it must have been a tiring event!

Thanks so much to everyone who has sponsored us and helped us reach and breach our target. So far, your donations will help to restore the gift of sight to over 100 people in developing countries, so a huge thanks to you for your support.

If you would like to make a donation, you can do so until 31 July and it would make a huge difference to someone's life if you do. We are raising money for Sightsavers International. Just £17 is enough to give someone their sight back,

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Sightsavers International gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

We would be very grateful if you could sponsor us now!

This event was arranged with the help of Wilderness Scotland. If you would like to try this event (or something similar) for your own fundraising challenge, please see the Wilderness Scotland website at www.wildernessscotland.com

Thanks for your support!

	Donation by Marian MacBryde 21/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, Craig! Donation by Ruth Grant 31/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Stu and the boys - a top effort Donation by Iain Logan 28/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done!! Donation by Krista Pound 22/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Craig! Donation by Hannes Pintaritsch 20/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Craig, Well Done! Hope the arm's improving. Love, Lisa, Adrian & Rob xxx Donation by Lisa Davison 20/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Sterling effort chaps Donation by Roy Finch 14/07/09	£10.00
	Well Done Graham looked tough but good fun! Donation by Tess & Behrad Assadian 13/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	great effort !! Donation by Graeme Muir 11/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Craig. Donation by Stephen O'Connor 10/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Craig! Donation by Nikki & Paul 10/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Craig. Tougher than the day job? Donation by Tony Rice 09/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Craig and the team Donation by Robin Cooper 09/07/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Well done Craig and the team - top effort!! Donation by Nerys Humphris 09/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jo Lowe 08/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A great achievement. Well done! Donation by Sylvia Moss 08/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 08/07/09	£10.00
	Well done Craig and the boys. You should all be very proud of what you have achieved. The photos are a great advert for Visit Scotland. Donation by Mum, Dad, Caroline & Bailey 07/07/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Donation by Janet B 07/07/09	£5.00
	Well done, you deserved the cream scone. If I do it, can I have my scone first as I might not make it. Donation by Echo Knowles 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Exceeded my expectations! Outstanding effort by you and the team. Very well done. Donation by Russell Lavalette 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done hubby and all the boys! Donation by Tracey Thornton 06/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Congrats Craig and team, great effort Donation by Matthew Sheppard 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Bill Milne 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well Done Captain Mac!! Donation by Lyndsay Megson 06/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Craig! Donation by B 06/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done, Stevie and Co. We were thinking of you all the way --- it was a "hot" challenge. Donation by Aunt Janet 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Craig - worthy cause Donation by Michael Dennis 06/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well Done Lads... I truly worthy cause. Donation by Jitesh Patel 06/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congrats!! Donation by Appay 06/07/09	£10.00

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* Total raised online:	£2,838.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£740.67

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