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Dunstan's Yompers Fundraising Page

In memory of:
Neil Dunstan

Marine Neil (Grandad) Dunstan

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Royal Marines Benevolent Fund

Charity Registration No. 1069059

The RMBF was formed to relieve need, distress or hardship suffered by any person who is serving, has served or is a dependant of a Royal Marine, irrespective of rank. It also provides immediately on the death of either a serving RM or a reservist on duty a sum of money for the next of kin to help them cope with any pressing financial matters.

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21/11/2009

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Raised: 229%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £4,577.00

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THE CHARA CHALLENGE: 16^th JULY 2009

Thank you for visiting Dunstan's Yompers fundraising page.

On Thursday 16th July 2009 at 05:00hrs myself (Ben Miller) and three other willing candidates (Jon De La Haye, Garry Mason and Steve Morrell) will be one of the teams taking part in the CHARA CHALLENGE. We are collectively known as "Dunstan's Yompers".

The challenge is organised by the Royal Marines 3 Commando Brigade and is a 30 mile race (yomp) across Dartmoor, carrying a 32lb (15kg) pack whilst wearing the royal marine boots! We must complete it within 10 hours. This challenge replicates the final commando test which all Royal Marines must complete in order to become the proud owners of the green beret.

We have been driven to take on this challenge to raise money for the Royal Marines Benevolent Fund. This charity was a remarkable help to my sister Kate, when she lost her fiancee Marine Neil Dunstan. Neil lost his life fighting for his country in Afghanistan on 12th November 2008. He was a true Royal and loved every aspect of being a Marine Commando and we used to hear frequently about his 'yomps' across dartmoor; so this seems the perfect challenge to complete in his memory.

Neil's passion for life and his selfless desire to make a difference will never be forgotten.

Thank you for your support.

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	Donation by various 22/09/09	£25.00
	Donation by Various 24/08/09	£275.00
	Well done Dunstan's Yompers Donation by Pat Scott 24/08/09	£5.00
	Well done Dunstan's Yompers Donation by Juila and Michael Mansfield 24/08/09	£10.00
	Well done boys! Donation by Hannah Sweeny 10/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done guys! Donation by Andy Sharp 05/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thank you to all staff in Merrivale, CSA, Plymouth. Well done Dunstan's Yompers Donation by CSA 30/07/09	£214.00
	Great work Dunstan's Yompers Donation by Doreen 30/07/09	£20.00
	Well done boys! Donation by Nick & Dot Vosper 30/07/09	£10.00
	With thanks to all at Holy Cross. Great job Dunstan's Yompers Donation by Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 30/07/09	£85.00
	Thank you to all the staff at SEC. Well done Dunstan's Yompers Donation by SEC 30/07/09	£35.00
	Donation by Julia Terry 26/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Ben and all the Team Donation by Auntie Mary 25/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulation boys Donation by Martin and Amanda 25/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done all of you Donation by Terry and Sonia Wright and family 25/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Jon you are my hero! well done Donation by Gandolf 22/07/09	£38.00 + £10.72 Gift Aid
	Great effort lads, a job well done for a great cause. Donation by anonymous 21/07/09	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	We will back you all the way.God bless you all. Donation by Colin Mapstone 19/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A magnificent cause. I hope all went well for you all. Alex x Donation by Alexandra Porter 19/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done everyone on the challenge and reaching the target. Donation by Marcus (from Barb's work) 18/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Ben. Amazing effort! Donation by Cath Atkins 17/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ruth Zanetti 16/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Gary, and the rest of you. Donation by LuKev 16/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Ben, we will be thinking of you. With love Richard, Rachel, David, Claire, Linda & Rodney Donation by The Williams Family 16/07/09	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the yomp, Ben - we will be thinking of you! Lucie and Tom Donation by Lucie Biddick 16/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Ben (and friends) - we'll be thinking of you - hope the rain holds off!! with love from Sue & Alan x Donation by susan symons 16/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Really great cause and Marrow will be in extreme pain - the best tenner I've spent in a very long time! Good luck. Donation by Mark Badcock (Cock) 16/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Ben and gang, excellent thing your doing here, well done, Neil would be very proud, i'm sure. Good luck!! Donation by Greg Vosper 16/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Ben, Jon, Garry & Steve hope it goes well today. The entertainments been good leading up to it! Donation by The Chivells 16/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Very good luck ben and team hopefully see you at the finish line x Donation by emily cooper 15/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,077.00
Offline donations:	£1,500.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£563.54

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