Nicholas Buckland

Nick and Ali's Fundraising Page

Fundraising for Get Kids Going!
£2,797
raised of £4,500 target
by 89 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Kilimanjaro Trek, from 22 August 2008 to 31 August 2008
Participants: Nick Buckland, Alison Miller
Get Kids Going!

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Story

For the last couple of years we have had the nagging feeling that we should do something to give back to the greater good. Our first thought was of running a marathon, in the spirit of setting a challenge, and achieving it. After talking to a number of people who have done such a thing, we quickly realised that this would require dedicating about 4 months to pounding the streets of London during the cold, winter months. Not so appealing.

So we looked a little further a field to the slightly more glamorous (?) task of climbing Kilimanjaro. And now, after speaking with a number of people who have done such a thing, it would appear that it is not such a glamorous option after all. A significant percentage of people do not make it to the top, whilst a less fortunate (and thankfully much smaller percentage) do not make it back at all…

However, it is in aid of those who without the help of our charity - Get Kids Going would not have the chance of doing something so amazing. Get Kids Going is a charity which helps disabled children get into sport by organising trips and buying equipment. On the 22nd August we will be going for it (all 19,341ft / 5,885m of it) so please dig deep and sponsor us.

About the charity

Get Kids Going!

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Get Kids Going! helps disabled children take part in sport by providing specialist sports wheelchairs, sports grants and year round support. They can then compete in marathons, triathlons, tennis, athletics, skiing, rugby, basketball etc. With your help, many could become Paralympic champions and world record holders.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,797.00
+ £657.74 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,797.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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