Alan Grafton is fundraising for RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

"Buy my Beard" and help the RNLI

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Raising money for

RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Charity Registration No. 209603

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. RNLI lifeguards provide a seasonal lifeguard service on selected beaches. An average of 21 people are rescued every day from the water, in situations which are often difficult and sometimes dangerous. The RNLI is independent from Government, relying on donations for its income, so can only continue thanks to people like you. The RNLI is a charity registered in England and Wales (209603) and Scotland (SCO37736). Charity number CHY 2678 in the Republic of Ireland.

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Alan Grafton

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05/07/2008

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Raised so far: £423.00

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My story

After a considerable period of nurture, I've decided that "the better part of me" has to go. The whiskers have been with me through thick and thin for a while now and I've become very attached to them so I couldn't just see them washed down the plughole.

Those of you that know me will know that I'm a keen Diver, though not as active as I might like. Fortunately, I've never had need of the Lifeboat service, but the plentiful wrecks around our coast that I and other divers enjoy are testament to the dangers of our Weather and Waters. Without the bravery and commitment of the crews of the Lifeboats there would be many many more poor souls lost.

Please, if you can find it in you to make a donation I can be assured that my beard and whiskers have been sacrificed in a good cause.

For some 'wierdy-beardy' fun have a look at www.buymybeard.com

Statistics at time of posting:
'Tash 7.5 ins (18.5cm) tip to tip
Beard 5.6ins (14cm) bottom lip to point

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution 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 please sponsor me now! The closing date at the top right was added automatically by Just Giving, I intend to lose the fuzz before that date.

Many thanks for your support.

Off-line contributions received from:-

Mike £10

Ben £20

Marc £5

Sonia £10

Bill £10

Susan £20

Brian £5

Christine £5

Simon £50 (yes, fifty - Thank you Simon Lodge of Lodge Scuba Academy)

Martin £20

Doug P £5

	Donation by Helen 30/05/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Better late than never. Have you grown it back yet? Donation by Gerry 28/05/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I would say well done, but I feel that us bearded men should stick together Donation by Tim 13/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Nice one Donation by Nath & Laurent 12/03/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Have Fun Donation by Joe Padfield 09/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Make the beard into a lifeboat, complete with eco-system. Donation by Ivan 04/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Olly S 14/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good choice Donation by Michael Clarke 12/02/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I think you'll feel quite naked, without it Donation by gavin 12/02/08	£6.00 + £1.69 Gift Aid
	One less hairy South London monster Donation by Nick the Lodger 11/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You won't be the same without it !! Donation by Colin P 10/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Can i cut the beard off! Donation by Barry 28/01/08	£11.00 + £3.10 Gift Aid
	No more 'le mini musketeer'... Donation by Lara 26/01/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Alan- your mask will finally seal again Donation by Michelle Allen 26/01/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What about the poor moths! Donation by john 26/01/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Alan!!!!! Donation by Ali Ross 21/01/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the fundraising! Donation by Kaisa 20/01/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Vik 20/01/08	£6.00 + £1.69 Gift Aid
	Donation by Cecilie 17/01/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	wonder what lies below? Donation by martin james 16/01/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Micahel Munnelly 15/01/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Begone Beard Donation by Jason Hagerty 15/01/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£263.00
Offline donations:	£160.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£74.18

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