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Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £7,108.90
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Its done!!!  The race was good fun until the last 7miles.  I managed @3.26mins and am chuffed and chaffed. Thanks for all your well wishes, sponsorship and ideas for fund raising. (Special thanks to Andrew Thorne, Elen Thorne, Ed , Lesley, Clare and Jenny for your on the spot encouragement and revitalising)  We will try to collate the sponsorship and announce the total soon, if we are not at the target I think we are over £5,000.  So who's going to take up the challenge now, lets get another £10,000?!  PS;  you can still give on line for the next few weeks.

Dave Thorne was a qualified and experienced teacher at Woodlands Outdoor Education Centre where he worked for nearly 20 years. Sadly, he died in a canoeing accident whilst on holiday in the Lake District in January 2007. 

The Dave Thorne Bursary is for young people in Oxfordshire who would like to attend its Outdoor Education Centres but due to financial constraints are unable to do so.  This bursary is being set up, under the auspice’s of the Oxfordshire Outdoor Learning trust, by family and friends to honour his commitment to the development of young people and the enjoyment of the outdoors.

Pupils who attend outdoor education courses gain skills like; climbing or navigation whilst learning how to work safely with others and overcome challenges.  For some it can be a crucial week in their development, many claim it is the best week of their lives.

Dave overcame many challenges in his lifetime and was an inspiration to children and staff alike. As a tribute to him I would ask you to sponsor my participation in the London Marathon and support The Dave Thorne Bursary.

Thanks, Dave Barber

there we go Dave its up to £2K well done buddy Donation by James gang Marlborough 08/03/08  

another colleague from the office Donation by Chris 07/03/08  

all the best! Donation by Alys 07/03/08  

All the best Dave - looking at your time for the half marathon, you'll do great! Well done! Donation by Tim, Susi and Lily 07/03/08  

One of my colleagues gave me this to give you for the fund Donation by Chris 06/03/08  

a really worthy cause, fitting memory Donation by Aled 06/03/08  

Dave was my group leader when I came to Woodlands two years ago with a group of children. We had a wonderful time and learnt so much thanks to him. Donation by Lorraine Glackin 06/03/08  

Dave Thorne was a founder member of GS Exiles MC. Always cheerful, professional and selfless he inspired us all. We proudly honour his memory. Donation by GS Exiles Mountaineering Club 06/03/08  

I can think of no worthier cause. Donation by Damian 04/03/08  

A very fitting way to remember an excellent colleague and friend. Good luck with the run and raising the money! Donation by Gez and Sue 02/03/08  

Great Donation by Eric hoole 29/02/08  

Donation by ANON 29/02/08  

A very apt way of remembering Dave - well done & good luck! Donation by Ann Wootton 29/02/08  

Sorry that i didn't get in ......good luck!. hope you are training hard Mr Barber. Donation by Lotta 28/02/08  

hope it goes really well, it's a v gd cause :) Donation by Sarah Walbeoff 28/02/08  

See you soon, a super effort Dave. Donation by Elizabeth Townsend 28/02/08  

Donation by Bob & Vera Tushingham 27/02/08  

I hope you do well on Sunday 13th and that you reach your target. Good luck. Donation by Christine Mitchell 27/02/08  

This is a very worthwhile cause. Good luck! Donation by Martin 26/02/08  

This trust will give hope and guidance to young people, like that which was given to me by Dave Thorne. Thank you. Donation by Justin Tracey 25/02/08  

Good luck Dave. A very good cause!! Donation by Jon Thorpe 25/02/08  

Best of luck in your fundraising and run Donation by Jennie 25/02/08  

A Sue and Dave Cousin in the US I a very happy to donate to this cause in Dave's memory. Good Luck. Donation by Sharon Cupoli 25/02/08  

Good Luck David, it's a worthy cause. Donation by Phil Barton 24/02/08  

For those who follow Dave to meet the challenge and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors Donation by Steve Williams 22/02/08  

I hope you hit your target Dave. It's a very worthy cause. Donation by Ian Gibson 22/02/08  

Dave I can't think of a more fitting tribute to the memory of Dave Thorne than a bursary in his name. Congratulations for such an inspired effort! Donation by Dave Shone 21/02/08  

Good Luck Dave B, with uncle Dave willing you along success will be assured. Donation by Beth, Emily Ben and Katie 21/02/08  

I don't know you Dave, but I knew Dave T very well - A wonderful man and an inspiration to others. I wish you well in the run. Donation by Steve Munn 20/02/08  

thanks dave for all youve done Donation by mike 20/02/08  

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