Chris & Gordon's Great Glen Raid for Hope House Children's Hospices

All our fund raising is to be matched by Mouchel Group PLC. So doubling the "donations to date" above.

Latest News:  We Did it.

Not only did we complete the raid but we also won a couple of trophies:- The Highlander Trophy for fastest boat carrying all camping gear and being self sufficient. and first overall in Class 3 (Drascombes).

What's it all about?
The Challenge
'Raid': expedition for boats powered by sail and oars
To sail or row a 5.6m open boat (Drascombe Lugger) 66 miles from Fort William to Inverness,  in 6 days,  without the assistance of an outboard motor or a proper bed.

The Challenged
Chris Jones
Civil Engineer
Has messed about in boats since childhood, but was over weight and under exercised. (20km rowing aginst the wind sorted that out)

Gordon MacKellar
Consultant Project Manager
Arch Scot responding to a “Call from the Wild”

Why Hope House Children's Hospices?

When a parent is told their child will not live to be an adult it is the start of an agonising journey. A childhood terminal illness challenges every belief, emotion and dream a parent may have for their special son or daughter.
Hope House in Oswestry and Ty Gobaith in Conwy provide practical and emotional support to families facing the pain of losing their precious child.
For the family Hope House makes the difference between just surviving and being able to Live.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Hope House Children's Hospices 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 us now!

Many thanks for your support.

Chris & Gordon