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!
Raised:
166%
Raised so far: £2,838.00
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Donation by Marian MacBryde on 21/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done, Craig! Donation by Ruth Grant on 31/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Stu and the boys - a top effort Donation by Iain Logan on 28/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done!! Donation by Krista Pound on 22/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Craig! Donation by Hannes Pintaritsch on 20/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hi Craig, Well Done! Hope the arm's improving. Love, Lisa, Adrian & Rob xxx Donation by Lisa Davison on 20/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Sterling effort chaps Donation by Roy Finch on 14/07/09 |
£10.00 |
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Well Done Graham looked tough but good fun! Donation by Tess & Behrad Assadian on 13/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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great effort !! Donation by Graeme Muir on 11/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Craig. Donation by Stephen O'Connor on 10/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Craig! Donation by Nikki & Paul on 10/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Craig. Tougher than the day job? Donation by Tony Rice on 09/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Well done Craig and the team Donation by Robin Cooper on 09/07/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Well done Craig and the team - top effort!! Donation by Nerys Humphris on 09/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Jo Lowe on 08/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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A great achievement. Well done! Donation by Sylvia Moss on 08/07/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 08/07/09 |
£10.00 |
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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 on 07/07/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Janet B on 07/07/09 |
£5.00 |
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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 on 06/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Exceeded my expectations! Outstanding effort by you and the team. Very well done. Donation by Russell Lavalette on 06/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done hubby and all the boys! Donation by Tracey Thornton on 06/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Congrats Craig and team, great effort Donation by Matthew Sheppard on 06/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Bill Milne on 06/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Captain Mac!! Donation by Lyndsay Megson on 06/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £2,838.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £2,838.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £740.67 |
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