Emily Thomas is fundraising for Raleigh International Trust

Emz Thomas's Raleigh International Page

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on 21/07/2009

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Raising money for

Raleigh International Trust

Charity Registration No. 1047653

Raleigh expeditions inspire people from all walks of life, ages and nationalities to make a difference to communities and environments. Through adventure and challenge we help them reach their full potential as global citizens. Our vision is to awaken a sense of life-purpose and belonging, creating a united global community working together to rise to the challenges of the world we live in.

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Emily Thomas

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Raised: 59%

Target: £3,500.00
Raised so far: £2,075.00

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My story

Hey Everyone,

Having completed my GCSE’s and now embarked on sixth form life I have decided to take the opportunity to join a ‘Raleigh International’ expedition during the summer of 2009.

I will be travelling to San Jose in Costa Rica for 23 days during the summer holidays. The first part of the trip will be spent training in Turrialba I will then move on with a team of people to either Cabagra, Ujarraz or Salitire where we will be working on a community project to construct small water systems which will supply safe drinking water to the remote communities. Finally with the team I will complete an Adventure Challenge which will include a three day trek and a two day survival challenge along the Brunca Coast and the Marino Ballena National Park before heading home.

As a registered charity Raleigh International require that all volunteers fund their own trip. However they also insist that all students raise the funds themselves and do not try and tap into ‘The Bank of Mum and Dad’! Therefore in order for me take part I need to raise £3500 by April 2009. Yikes!!!!

Raleigh International have been very supportive with fundraising suggestions and I will be taking on various activities making Christmas cards for Mum and Dad, selling ‘Krispy Kreme Donuts’ at school (yum yum), waitressing etc etc. All offers for work considered.

Much to Mum’s horror I have decided to take inspiration from a quote found in the Raleigh International brochure “The Sky’s the limit!”. I will be doing a sponsored tandem skydive from 10,000 feet. I will freefall 5,000 feet and then the other 5,000 will be with a parachute.

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

Lots of love

Emz

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	Oh Emz what a fantastic experience but who's going to pour my bacardi and coke in the summer and go diving with H. Have a brill time, with love xxx Donation by Judith, Harriet and Hols 13/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Sounds fantastic - particularly the trek at the end! Have a great adventure Donation by Steve, Louise, Cassie & Lella 08/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	To our brave & generous neighbour stay safe , have fun & well done in advance Donation by Patrick ,Sheila, Lisa & April el Nido #8 26/02/09	£100.00
	Hope the views good - enjoy - rather you than us!! Donation by Alison, Pete,Dan& Alex 14/02/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	What an adventure! Have fun Donation by Louise Burnett 09/02/09	£20.00
	Best of luck Emily. Joe Jonas would be very proud. Donation by Paul Ludlam (ex EUK) 15/01/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	You are brave! Good luck. Donation by John & Jacqui Brearley 12/01/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Have fun! Donation by Pam Rowan 07/01/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Wouldn't it be safer on a uni-cycle, rather than a tandem!! Good luck. Donation by John & Liz Carmichael 07/01/09	£50.00
	Good luck Emz! Donation by Rachel, James, Poppy & Joe Tayler 22/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me babe! XX Donation by Auntie Caz 10/12/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	enjoy!! send us a picture of thejump. Donation by ros & david lawrence 09/12/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Can I come too? Donation by Julie Molloy 30/11/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Hi Emily, good luck on your adventure. What a very admirable challenge to undertake! Donation by Nicky Harris (EUK) 15/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Emz. We are so proud of you. Can you persuade Jess to do some fund raising for her holidays!!!!! Donation by Wayne Jen, Jess & Tom 10/11/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Bretta, David & the Girls 08/11/08	£200.00
	Another EUK donation (your Dad may want commission !) Congratulations on doing what few of us talk about and even fewer of us have the courage to do. Donation by Grahm & Jackie Barnetson 05/11/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	ho ho hope you remember to pull the rip cord!!! I want photographic evidence of the parachute jump you cheeky monkey! Donation by Father Christmas 05/11/08	£50.00
	Emily, please bring the Krispy Kreme donut selling scheme to your dad's place of work, a guaranteed money spinner.....Good luck!! Donation by Richard McGonigle 05/11/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	We can't believe you are doing this Emz - well done! You won't be in Lanzarote if we are allowed to come out in the summer :( Good luck! XXX Donation by Sarah (favourite babysitter), Dan & Joshua 04/11/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	51 secs free falling before opening the parachute! We're proud to say we know you! Love D and V xx Donation by David and Valerie T-R 04/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Emily, I used to work with your Dad, but then he started giving all the work to some bloke a few rows down. Just to show there are no hard feelings. Donation by Simon Clark 04/11/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Emily, I work with your Dad, enjoy the experience. Donation by Gary Tunnicliffe 04/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I work with your Dad Emily. Well done on actually doing what many people only ever talk about doing. Good luck. Donation by Matthew Porter 04/11/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Emily, your Dad, who I work with, forwarded your page. Operation Raleigh is great - my wife did 3 months in Papua New Guinea with OR. Good Luck Donation by Will Treasure 04/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You must be barking!!! Good luck from the Sanders. Donation by C G Sanders 03/11/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go for it ! xxx Donation by Jane Hiles 03/11/08	£25.00
	Awesome Emz! A really great effort and we are all proud of you x Donation by The Moseleys 31/10/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from sunny Lanzarote - where people get off the plane properly ;) Donation by Phil & Chrischi (Lanzarote Business Sales) 31/10/08	£50.00
	Wow! So brave Emily! x Donation by Caroline Kinsey 31/10/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£296.15

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