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My story

 

At 11:43 local time on 9th September 2008, I reached Kotlutangi, the southernmost point of Iceland. It had taken me 27 days and more than 650 kilometres to reach this point. In so doing, I became the first person to complete this longest north/south coast to coast crossing of Iceland.  To learn more about this trip, go to www.christophermike.com

My goal is to raise money for THE AFGHANISTAN TRUST, a very worthy cause with which I am deeply honoured to be associated. I am grateful to those of you who have also demonstrated your support of this cause and who have been so generous in making donations.

The Afghanistan Trust was formed on 15 March 2007, it was formed to help support the families and soldiers serving with the Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan and who have been wounded or killed as a consequence. All four Parachute Regiment infantry battalions together with other specialist airborne units have until very recently been serving in Afghanistan. No one needs to be reminded that these are the units at the front line of combat who have been taking the brunt of combat casualties.

The trust provides care and support that goes above and beyond that which is provided by central government. The overall objective is to make life as comfortable as possible for those who have given so much. It was given charitable status in November 2007, (registered charity number is 1121647) and since then has distributed financial aid to injured soldiers to help with mobility vehicles, to help provide accommodation for the families of those killed to attend remembrance services and also to help with transport costs for the families of those who have been seriously injured.

Its charitable objects are:

  1. The relief in need of soldiers of the Parachute Regiment injured in Afghanistan and families of soldiers of the Regiment killed or injured in Afghanistan by the provision of welfare services, support and financial assistance and such other charitable means as the trustees see fit.
  2. To promote the military efficiency of the Regiment by sustaining the memories of the loss of life and sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Regiment in Afghanistan by such charitable means as the trustees see fit.

As the Regiment continues its operations in Afghanistan the need for the fund will continue to grow as more soldiers are wounded or killed.

This is our opportunity to give them something back. It is ultimately a matter of personal choice but every personal donation, no matter how small, will make a significant difference.

Donating here ensures that the trust 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.

Huge (albeit belated!) congratulations! Where we gonna meet next?... ;-) Donation by Rob and Andi 08/07/09  

£50.00

What a tab! well done Donation by John M 26/12/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Bravo! Donation by James and Penny 10/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Finally there. Well done Chris! Donation by Steve Napier 15/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Chris. Met you near Dyngjujokull wondering alone with that massive pack and the union jack - I thought cool- an inspiration- much respect. Donation by Daron 11/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done fella - Steve Napier has kept us informed of your achievement. Donation by Chris Martin 11/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one and well done! Gives me itchy feet Donation by Bill A 10/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I've been inspired by your trip and look forward to hearing what the next adventure will be! Donation by Cassie 10/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you did not come across trawlers from Cadiz on this trip! What a fab achievement. I trust Mrs M post treck pampering will be up to scratch! Donation by annie manson 10/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

We are also looking forward to the establishment of the Snjotittlingur Preservation Trust Donation by Brace of Lawyers 09/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good effort, Christopher! Hope to see you in 2009. Donation by Simon Martin 06/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Awesome trip. Keep tabbing! Utrinque Paratus. Donation by Langers 03/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Anna wanted to pledge her spending money for the next 2 years to this very worthy cause! Keep on trucking! Donation by Anna, Paul and Becka 01/09/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

really enjoying the blogs - fantastic trip well done Donation by Patrick Byrne 01/09/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Tell us once again that you are ordinary! Take care out there. Donation by Barry and Birgitte 29/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Not sure you'll find a decent french restaurant over there to recover your Buddha's body of God, so you would have to come in Paris after this trip. Donation by Marc 26/08/08  

£50.00

I always knew you were a strange fellow. Keep going and bring back a troll! Donation by George Fleming 26/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Chris, best of luck please call when you return, I can't wait to hear about it Donation by Stephen Butcher 21/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck Chris. Come and trek the Great Dismal Swamp of North Carolina next year! Donation by Kimberly 15/08/08  

£50.00

You couldn't stay away from the ice for long then!...good luck Chris and take care x Donation by Jennifer Askquith-Ellis 15/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The black T-shirt club would have joined you but it seemed a bit too easy Donation by Robin T 14/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Regards to the Hrossagaukur! Donation by Tony Watson 14/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My late grandmother did this 194 mile jaunt in 1932, despite one of her crampons breaking on the second day ! Very best of luck Chris. Donation by John Bate-Williams 13/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

enjoy, you masochistic b****d Donation by sam howard 11/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

2 weeks to get across Iceland ? I can manage Tesco in a couple of days..... Donation by George Monck 09/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have fun! Donation by Lea Bentzen 08/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Liz Cullen 07/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am so jealous! Enjoy it! Donation by Sara de la Torre 07/08/08  

£50.00

cheers Donation by Martin Boyd 07/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Jane Moore 07/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £3,815.00
  Offline donations: £600.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £920.90

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