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The Land's End to John O' Groats Honeymoon Challenge!
£388.00 raised of £10,000.00 target
28 donations
My Target:
£10,000.00
£388.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/epicbutterflywalk
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Sam Webster's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text WALK80 £10
to 70070
My story
Updated on Jan 13th 2012 at 1:44 PM from the JustGiving API
Thanks to everyone who have helped us to raise such a fantastic amount already! Keep it coming! :)
Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page!
OK folks, so here's the deal. Sami and Seth are getting married in May this year (and about time too, as Sami will tell anybody that'll listen!) In celebration of becoming Mr and Mrs Gibson we're undertaking a bit of a joint childhood ambition...walking from Land's End in Cornwall all the way to John O' Groats way up at the top of Scotland. Adventures, quiet backwaters, tranquil pathways, country pubs and majestic mountain ranges beckon!
Our walk will encompass many different terrains, from clifftop paths and lowland woodlands through to mountain passes and the ancient Caledonian forest. We shall endure the fearsome Scottish Midge, inclement weather, sleeping in a tent for over two months....and each other!
In an attempt to add something other than memories to our epic walk, we shall be raising as much money as possible for Butterfly Conservation, Britains ONLY charity dedicated to protecting our unique butterfly and moth populations and the habitats they rely upon. In 2010 we attempted to see all of Britain's butterfly species, being defeated only by the elusive Mountain Ringlet, denizen of high, barren mountain-tops and the Clouded Yellow, a migrant species which occurs here in varying numbers each year. We bagged ALL of the other 56 though, which is more than many UK butterfly enthusiasts see in a lifetime!
During our 2010 ButterflyBlitz attempt we were consistently amazed and dismayed by the fragility of many of the sites we visited, some really are no larger than a football pitch and many are constantly threatened with 'development'. Without the support of Butterfly Conservation, these sites and the species they support will, quite simply, disappear.
In the last decade almost three quarters of our butterfly species have suffered population declines. So what, you ask? Are butterflies really that important? Well, yes, we believe so. Our butterflies are an obvious and important part of our ecosystem, which is to say that if butterfly numbers are healthy, so is our countryside. And yet three quarters are in decline. Something urgently needs to be done.
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Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they automatically send your money directly to Butterfly Conservation and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for Butterfly Conservation.
So please dig deep and donate now.
Butterfly Conservation is a charity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SC039268).
This event is raising funds for Butterfly Conservation. Butterfly Conservation is very grateful for this support and delighted to accept the proceeds, but is not liable for this event.
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My charity
Butterfly Conservation
Charity Registration No. 254937
The UK charity dedicated to saving butterflies, moths and our environment. We advise landowners and managers on protecting important habitats in the countryside, towns and cities; carry out surveys, monitoring and research; manage nature reserves and promote wildlife friendly gardening.
Donations 28
To my very good friends Seth and Sami - good luck on your epic walk for Butterflies.
Donation by Corinna Smart on 15/02/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Chip Bambina on 09/02/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Great idea! Have fun and see you for a beer soon!
Donation by Cx on 30/01/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Good luck Seth and Sami. There is no better cause :)
Donation by Pete Eeles on 28/01/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 25/01/12
£3.00
Good luck Seth. See you for those beers!
Donation by Roger Harding on 22/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Have a great wedding and have a great walk too! Sounds amazing! Have a great time!
Donation by Rob Butler on 17/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done for breaking from the norm and doing something so worthwhile. I hope you both enjoy such a unique experience
Donation by Cheryl Povey on 13/01/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Enjoy the leisurely stroll!
Donation by Richard Hartley on 13/01/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
All the best
Donation by Rick WabyRickW on 12/01/12
£2.00
+ £0.50 Gift Aid
Donation by George Currie on 12/01/12
£4.00
+ £1.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 12/01/12
£3.00
I wish you and your feet a happy walk!!
Donation by caroline west on 12/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 10/01/12
£3.00
Donation by Anonymous on 10/01/12
£3.00
Am so proud of you both! Good luck from all of us! Auntie Joo, Tom, Jack and Jodie xxxx
Donation by Julie Burman on 09/01/12
£57.00
+ £14.25 Gift Aid
Congratulations, best wishes and good luck on your amazing walk. Z, J, N, R, Th xxxxx
Donation by Zillah and Jeremy on 09/01/12
Good luck on your walk... remember only one beer per pub but you have to stop at every pub :)
Donation by edward gillies on 09/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
All the best for your wedding and honeymoon guys!! Enjoy married life and reaching Scotland :) xXx
Donation by Leanne Wheatcroft on 09/01/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 09/01/12
£3.00
Donation by Anonymous on 09/01/12
£3.00
Good luck! I hope that you'll achieve both targets-financial and physical. Sorry it's not the largest of donations BUT when I win that lotto.. ;-)
Donation by Heather Skeates on 07/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Have a wonderful time Sam and Seth, can't wait to see you guys soon :)
Donation by Susan Massey on 05/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Great idea for a honeymoon!
Donation by Mark Telfer on 02/01/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Sending you both all my love and best wishes. I'll be thinking of you every step of the way. Good luck! xxx
Donation by Susan Milbank on 24/12/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£339.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£49.00
- Total raised£388.00
- Gift Aid£92.50
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