David Richardson is fundraising for The Pepper Foundation

David & Max's Fundraising Page

Devizes to Westminster Kayak Race

on 11/04/2009

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Team members:

David Richardson, Max Hayden

Raising money for

The Pepper Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1056823

The Pepper Foundation funds the Pepper Children's Nursing service, managed by Iain Rennie Hospice at Home. The nursing team provide care for seriously ill children throughout the Chilterns area, as well as support for their families. Pepper fundraises through various events but is particularly famous for the annual Pepper Show.

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David Richardson

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Raised: 134%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £6,685.00

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My story

It seemed like a good idea at the time....

How many of us have said that? Well we did as we popped the kayak down in the Grand Union Canal one evening after work, in the dark with water cold enough to freeze the proverbials off!

We have taken on a major challenge, for those of you who are not familiar with the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race it is over a 125mile long course starting in Devizes, Witshire and ending at Westminster Bridge in Central London.

We have entered the K2 Senior class which effectively means we will be doing it non-stop starting on Easter Saturday and finishing sometime Easter Sunday.

To give you an idea of the size of the challenge take a look at a report of the event from last year by clicking this link:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/men/article3638154.ece

To encourage us in this mammoth challenge we would be very grateful if you would consider sponsoring us. Our chosen charity is the Pepper Foundation (you can find out more by following the link on this page). It's a local charity to us and does great work.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Pepper Foundation 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.

So if you are impressed, think we are mad or totally disbelieving (or all of the above) please do sponsor us!

Many thanks

David Richardson and Max Hayden

	Great stuff Max (and David) - An amazing effort - see you soon Max, for a couple of well deserved celebratory Super Boks! Love the Hyslops X Donation by Victoria Hyslop 05/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Better late than never - well done! Donation by Elizabeth, Richard, Olivia & William 02/07/09	£30.00
	Wish I had known you were doing this - I could have come to cheer you on! Jo from Devizes Books Donation by Jo Batchelor 08/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A belated well done Donation by Duncan Heyes 29/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	A great achievement Donation by Mark Steed 13/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Fantastic job! What will you do with all your spare time now! Donation by paul and Becky Barker 13/05/09	£15.00
	Nice work Max! Donation by Libertyship Capital 04/05/09	£500.00
	Donation by bruce 01/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	A bit late but well done Donation by Mike Hines 24/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	What an achievement! Well Done! Donation by Charlie Girling 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Donation by Paul Stananought 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Donation by Ed Richards 22/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done to you both - and the support team! Donation by chris and caroline 20/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Oops forgot to sponsor pre-event! Donation by Nigel Stevens 20/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A journey to remember for a while. Congratulations - really well done! Donation by Norma and John 19/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done you - any tips for me? Donation by Michelle H-D 16/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Well done, great achievement! Donation by Noreen Orton 16/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good effort Donation by Kassa 15/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Absolutely brilliant - well done! Donation by Kerry-Anne Nickelson 15/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	lunatic Donation by nathan 15/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done. Very impressive Donation by Richard North 15/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	well done guys, at least it was all downhill... Donation by Paul McD 14/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I hope you made it.. Donation by Nigel Sanger 14/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Bit late but well done!! Donation by Harri Williams 14/04/09	£20.00
	Hope you survived your ordeal!! Donation by Martin & Patsy Tye 13/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	May the current be with you... Donation by Kate G-L 13/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Nick & Ali Filleul 13/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best of luck max (hope it all goes well) Donation by Jim Pain 10/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Hope NYC didn't derail your training regime! Good luck! Donation by Sue Evens 09/04/09	£20.00
	Best of luck Donation by Graham O'Brien 09/04/09	£50.00

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* Total raised online:	£6,040.00
Offline donations:	£645.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,414.49

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