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Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £18,480.00
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My story

 

If not you than WHO

If not now than WHEN?

I made it through the Coromandel. Let me tell you it was tough, not a walk in the park!

Starting in the town of Thames we started in the Kauaeranga Valley, crossed the Kauaeranga River and I got my feet wet. There are several swingbridges as we later found out, but most of the times they don't look that safe. The Coromandel is by far the most amazing, beautiful place on this planet. We tramped (the Kiwis don't use trekking) up to the Billygoat Falls, up past the Hydrocamp to the Pinnacles, which is a steep climb - but one has spectacular views of the bush, mountains and coastline of the southern Coromandel.

I climbed all the way to the Pinnacles, remembering my fear of heights as I was half way up...and as they say, ' what goes up must come down'...well I lost my waterbottle on the way up and I did not hear it fall...yes, I was scared. Made it to the top. The view is awesome! One can see all the way to Whaiheke Island. Oh my God, the photos which we took will never do it justice..When it was time to climb down I almost did not make it, I froze with fear and panic was setting in. However I thought of all of you; AND I MADE IT. We continued our journey  to Cathedral Cove and down to Hot Water Beach, where I almost collapsed.

It has been a lifechanging experience and I thank you all for your support;

especially Natalie

Starbucks Richmond and Hammersmith

Sainsbury Richmond,

Youngs Brewery

Hop Poles Pub in Hammersmith

Belushi's Hammersmith and Fulham

and all of my family and friends

and to Ingrid for fixing me again afterwards


The money raised will fund an EB nurse in the UK

I am very excited that so far the sponsorship money has exceeded 12k and would like to thank everyone who has shown support for this vital charity. Amazing how much support I got from Starbucks in the UK.


Lot's of people who I talked to over the month have encouraged me, some also said that they themselves could never do something like that. But you all helped, as without you I would not have raised a single penny.

THANK YOU - I will keep you updated and look out for the amazing photos that are to come

Connie

congratulations Donation by Graham Collins 09/04/09  

£25.00

well done Donation by Eva Riesch 25/03/09  

£40.00

Well Done Donation by Steve Boxley 18/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

no comment Donation by Eva Riesch 17/02/09  

£60.00

well done Connie Donation by Duncan Reynolds 04/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, sounds like an amazing trip for a very worthy cause Donation by Nina and Richard White 02/01/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Connie! It's brilliant what you are doing. Donation by Jo Turner 22/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The best of luck with your trek! Donation by Monique & Thorsten 08/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck - making Mellie very proud! Donation by Victoria Kendon 08/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Connie, we are thinking of you wishing you all the best, strength and energy! Enjoy your time with Nathalie. Big hug Bettina, Mathias & Constanze Donation by Bettina & Mathias & Constanze 06/12/08  

£100.00

All the very best! Donation by Liz (work friend of Mellie) 03/12/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Melly's mum, you sound like an amazing woman xxx Donation by Annie Savage 02/12/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Connie - Stay safe and well -I'll be thinking of you and your sterling efforts. Donation by Duncan Copplestone 01/12/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We wish you all the best on you adventure. Remember to come home. Silas & Trish. xXx Donation by Silas & Trish Benaiah 27/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Ich wish you all the best for having and supporting such as nice idea Donation by JM 19/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by ant 28/10/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

A worthy cause. Good luck on the adventure. Donation by Anwar Harris 27/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi! Good on you. Good luck and stay strong. Juliette (ex-RACC) Donation by Juliette 26/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I promised i'd donate, i met you in the Ship Pub. A great cause, good luck Donation by Jonathan Sheard 21/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

yes, go for it! Donation by Marco 20/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Be safe, be well Donation by Martin Swales 15/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I think you are fabulous to do this, especially as my run around Regent's Park nearly finished me off. Lots of Love and good luck xx Donation by Julie Panayiotou 01/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hope you find the Coromandel branch of Starbucks. Donation by David Gentleman 24/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Andrew Foster 01/07/08  

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