Raised so far: £1,270.00
My story
Hi!
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. On 2nd October I will be off to Namibia for 9 days to undertake a challenge to rebuild a school. You can view more detail about the project at http://www.acrossthedivide.com/openEvents/charityopen_namibia_project.asp
Being a Facilities Manager, this will definitely challenge my building skills - and maybe help me learn a few new practical skills along the way. This will be a nice change from just managing building works! The project will be physically demanding; with a short trek to and from the project site every day, along with a long day working in the heat. The other challenge is to raise as much money as I can for a charity of my choice - which is Just A Drop. They are an amazing charity who provide clean water all over the world, and with the funds we raise, we hope to provide clean water to a new community. I'm funding all the travel and trip costs personally, so all sponsorship raised is going to this worthwhile cause.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Just A Drop 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.
So please sponsor me - whatever you can afford would be greatly appreciated and used to support an amazing cause.
Regards, Cathy
Some more information on the trip:
The Anixab community at Sorris-Sorris live along the Ugab river bed in Damaraland and consists mostly of Damara speaking people, with a smattering of Herero folks here and there. They are predominately extensive livestock farmers that eke out a living in the very harsh environment that borders the Namib Desert. The area is vast and children can travel a long way, primarily by foot, to attend the A. Gariseb Primary School, which offers hostel facilities that can accommodate up to 200 pupils. The Government supports the area by providing water and mains electricity but this is all they contribute, with very little support or money from the Government going to maintain or provide supplies for the school. Subsequently the school and the community find it very hard to cope with the costs and maintenance required for learning and education. Whilst some previous renovations have been done to the school buildings they are in a state of disrepair, and we will be undertaking some general renovations to improve the learning environment.
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From Peter Pounds - thanks very much! Donation by Cathy Burgess 03/11/09 |
£5.00 |
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Finally! Bet it's quicker to build a well! Donation by Phil Ratcliffe 28/10/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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£20 from Martin Emmony and £5 from Liz Stone. Thanks so much to you both! Donation by Cathy Burgess 22/10/09 |
£25.00 |
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£5 from Anne in lieu of cake sale! Thanks Anne. Donation by Cathy Burgess 14/10/09 |
£5.00 |
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Well done, hope you had a great experience. looking forward to hearing about it. Donation by Peter Wilson 13/10/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Hope it all went well. Ryan Donation by Ryan Milner 12/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Donation by Theresa O'Neill 06/10/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Cathy, so this is why I haven't been able to contact you. I wish you the best of luck and hope you stay safe & well. Take care, love from Maureen x Donation by MAUREEN BUCHANAN 05/10/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good work Cathy. I hope all goes well, and I look forward to hearing your report upon your return. Donation by Jerome Sharkey 02/10/09 |
£20.00 |
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£10 from Lizzy Baldock. Thanks Lizzy! Donation by Cathy Burgess 01/10/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good Luck Cathy have a great time... Donation by Dawn Crawford 28/09/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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All the best for your trip Cathy Donation by Ketan Kanani 24/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Cathy!! Donation by Liam Hawkins 24/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Greg Howes 24/09/09 |
£160.00 |
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Cash donation from Frizi and Rose. Thanks guys! Donation by Cathy Burgess 23/09/09 |
£30.00 |
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Have a great time and stay safe. Donation by Mum and Dad 22/09/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck and I hope you enjoy the experience Donation by Carol James 17/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Cheryl Brant 07/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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What a fantastic project to take part in. I look forward to seeing the 'photos. Donation by Karen Attwood 02/09/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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£10 from Anne Bulgin. Thanks Anne! Donation by Cathy Burgess 02/09/09 |
£10.00 |
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Best of luck Cathy, I'm sure it will be a great experience and so worthwhile. Donation by Natalie Woodward 28/08/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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great charity - enjoy Donation by theresa milner 27/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy..... Donation by Mark Gough 27/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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What a great cause Cathy. All the best of luck. Donation by tricia wrinch 27/08/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Hi Kathy, Just read about your project in Namibia. Sounds like a very worthy cause! Good luck, and all the best, Arnout Donation by Arnout Jacobs 26/08/09 |
£75.00 |
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Hope it all goes well. A very worthy cause. Donation by Charlotte Ensoll 25/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Donation by Chris Jewell 30/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Cathy & take care! Donation by Julie Pullen 30/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Cathy, what a great undertaking! Donation by Randy Dinnison 25/07/09 |
£30.00 |
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You're going on a trip without me! I'm sure you'll have a great time & I can't wait to hear all about it. Donation by George Ross 14/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,270.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £162.18 |
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