Raised: 110%
Target: £3,200.00
Raised so far: £3,520.00
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My story

 

Hi! and thanks for coming to the site!!!

As you can see... I've reached the minimum fundraising target... but don't let that stop you donating! I want to raise as much as I possibly can for the NDCS! :o)

Those of ye who know me well know how much I like to talk! Even though I listen as well, it was only recently that I discovered how much of a gift hearing is.

In April 2006, I went temporarily deaf as a result of a misdiagnosed ear infection... and subsequently tried to decipher words from a mixture of lip reading and vibrations. It's only when you actually step into someone's shoes that you can get a feeling for what dealing with this could be like on an ongoing, and permanent, basis... and personally, it's made me think alot more about something I just took for granted. We really don't appreciate something fully until we lose it.

So?!? What can we do about it?!

Well, I can get on my bike for one, and raise some money for a very deserving charity! And you!? You can get behind me in the figurative sense (though I dare say I wouldn't mind a push or two through the desert from time to time!!!)

Between 23 Mar 2007 - 01 Apr 2007, I'll be cycling about 400kms from Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park... Camping out in the desert with lions and elephants for company!!! I'll be seriously grubby and rugged by the end of the challenge!!! :o) And not at all like the picture top left!

As always, I'll be paying my way in the event, as I don't want you to pay for a "holiday" for me! I am going to put £1000 of my own money into the kitty, so that the money raised goes towards the charity itself, where it's needed.

So... although I would love to see you in person, for a chat or maybe at one of the fundraising nights I'll be holding, you can also donate through this site.

It's simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The National Deaf Children's Society 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!

www.carolinebikingnamibia.com is up and running, so check back in April to see some pics and read the travelogue about the whole thing!!!

Thanks again for helping! And watch this space!

Caroline

 

A marvellous acheivement. Well done you Donation by Geoff CE 03/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Aaron Bell 23/03/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Cal - You are clearly mad but doing an amazing thing - again ! Hope there's no cobblestones ! xxx Donation by Steve, Annette & Millie 16/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry I'm so late with my sponsorship - bad girl! Good luck honey and have a fab time. Px Donation by Binga 22/02/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Caroline - have a great time!! Donation by Cathy Bushe 13/02/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by Olga 10/02/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

hey Caroline, good luck in the cycle, this is my brother Damien giving you a bit of support, Ruth Donation by Dublin Damo 30/01/07  

£20.00

FINALLY! I got round to it! Good luck with the trip!! Donation by Red 30/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 29/01/07  

£100.00

Sorry we can't make it to the Bond party but hope u have a great night and raise loads of dosh! Donation by Chris & Christina 27/01/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck & I'm looking forward to winning the diamond!!! Donation by Candy 23/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The adventures of Caroline continue. Take care. Hope you can outcycle all thise rhinos etc! Donation by Maire Ni 21/01/07  

£30.00

Good luck and have a great time Donation by Andy & Elsa 18/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Would you like a choccy biccy? Donation by Mr Liepins 17/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know you will love Namibia! Have fun Cal! Donation by Darryl 17/01/07  

£20.00

Go Cal!!! Wishing you the best of luck and have fun!! Donation by Sheila 15/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and have fun in Namibia! :) Sorry I can't make the Diamonds party. I'll be in SA Donation by Nuhar 04/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Homer J 03/01/07  

£200.00

Donation by Steve K 31/12/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go..girl..go.....go get the jackfruit! All the best...ride safely Donation by Sanjeet 04/12/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great initiative! And what energy you put into it! It's sooo impressive! All the best! xxx Donation by Segolene 26/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

best of luck cal, bring me back an elephant Donation by closeanne 11/11/06  

£20.00

Hi Cal, Why are you putting £1000 of your own money as these events are no holiday? Donation by Patrick Openshaw 07/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Woowoo!! Go Cal!! xxx Donation by George 06/11/06  

£7.00 + £1.97 Gift Aid

Hi Cal, as always your constant energy scares me but wishing you best of luck. You're a trooper! Donation by Nettie 06/11/06  

£20.00

Finally got round to answering all the emails I received whilst in Germany! Good luck Sis! Donation by Simon Hughes 02/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best, Fighting Irish! Donation by Maxime 31/10/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fair play to you Caroline! Keep those legs going....think of the tigers and lions behind you! Donation by Ruth 19/10/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by cricrotta 05/10/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You go girl. Everyone should support you generously cos you're paying for the holiday bit yourself. Donation by Robin n Graeme 05/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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