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Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £6,725.00
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BURGESS are entering a team (Burgess Blisterers) in the 24 Peaks Challenge in aid of Seafarers UK, taking place over the weekend of 18-19 July, 2009. 

The challenge is, as the name suggests, to climb 24 peaks in the Lake District (all of which are over 2,400 feet in height) in 24-hours walking time. Without doubt this is one of the UK's toughest challenges.  

Day 1 is a gruelling day starting at 5:00 am from the base of Red Pike, and then taking in High Stile, High Crag, Green Gable, Great Gable, Lingmell, Scafell Pike (the highest mountain in England), Great End, Esk Pike and finally Bow Fell before dropping down in to the Langdale valley, and finishing at Stool End farm.  It is estimated that it will take 14 - 16 hours continuous hiking to cover the distance.

Day 2 is another 5:00am start, this time from Kirkstone pass, where we will climb Red Screes, Dove Crag, Hart Crag, Fairfield, Seat Sandal, Dollywagon Pike, Nethermost Pike, Helvellyn, Lower Man, Whiteside, Raise, Stybarrow Dodd, Watson Dodd and finally Great Dodd, before stumbling across the finish line in Matterdale.  It is estimated that it will take 10 hours or so to cover the second part of the trek.

This is one of the most demanding mountain events organised as a charity challenge and will be both physically and mentally tough.  However, it will be worth all the aching limbs and blistered feet knowing that all the money raised will go towards such a worthwhile charity.  Our target is to raise £5,000 and we would be very grateful for any donations received.

Seafarers UK is a national charity that fundraises and gives grants to over seventy charities that help people who have worked at sea. This includes helping people from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Merchant Navy and fishing fleets and their families.  Seafarers UK aims to unite the maritime charity sector to address the specific needs of seafarers and their families. Seafarers UK is able to use its experience of working with the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy and fishing fleets to raise money and distribute it where it is needed.

For more information on Seafarers UK and their work please visit: www.seafarers-uk.org

Many thanks

Burgess Blisterers

So please sponsor us if you can!

Well done Steve Joy & Reg Grundy Donation by Neil Freestone 20/08/09  

£250.00

Well done! Donation by Victoria Lewis 29/07/09  

£5.00

Well done kids, hope you enjoyed it! Donation by Joza Cic 27/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done to everyone, fantastic achievement! Donation by Richard Hutchinson 24/07/09  

£100.00

Donation by Anonymous 23/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Patrick. Great effort! Donation by David Breen 22/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good work chaps....don't think you're not doing it again next year either - 1st place beckons!! Donation by Peter Brown 21/07/09  

£20.00

Well done guys! Great time. Donation by Mike J 21/07/09  

£24.00 + £6.77 Gift Aid

Good luck to all of you! Donation by Ian Lewis 17/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great walk - it can't be as bad as BRNC Tom! Hope the blisters stay small and the weather stays fine! Donation by Joanna Cubbage 16/07/09  

£24.00 + £6.77 Gift Aid

Best of luck - mind the rain! Donation by Peter Gracey 16/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck ! Donation by Brendan Cronin 15/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Door and Raffle money raised from the charity night at Army & Navy club - thank you to all who attended. Donation by Julian Bray 15/07/09  

£1,609.00

Good luck! Donation by Francesca Edwards 15/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Adam!!! Donation by Stuart Howard 14/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck P :) Donation by Clare 14/07/09  

£10.00

Good Luck, hope the weather is kind to you on the day :-) Donation by Kelly Masters 13/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Boys!! Xx Donation by Abigail Bramfitt 10/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy! Donation by Dr Rob 10/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck - hope you don't peak too early! Donation by Zoe Townsley 10/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Take no prisoners! Good luck form all onboard. Donation by White Rose 09/06/09  

£500.00

Best of luck!! Donation by Marisa 09/06/09  

£10.00

Hope you get into your "top gear" too! Donation by Rosina Barnett 08/06/09  

£320.00

Great challenge! All the best and hope the weather is kind! Donation by Andy & Anna Gordon 05/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Chaps! Donation by Alix Lea 05/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Adam!!! Donation by Stuart Howard 05/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Glad it is going to a good cause! Donation by James Starr 05/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

For the Yarmouth B&B. Congrats on the Franz Ferdinand Oz....enjoy! Good luck with the walk guys! Donation by Will Squier 05/06/09  

£80.00

Donation by Ian 03/06/09  

£50.00

I am happy to drive the support car with the promotion girls! All the best Donation by MarineGuard 02/06/09  

£200.00
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