My story

I was shocked to read that, according to the United Nations, there are on average 46000 pieces of plastic litter per every square mile of ocean world-wide, causing the deaths of an estimated 100,000 marine mammals and 1 million seabirds every year. I felt I must try to do something! I have therefore set myself the challenge to 'save' one square mile of ocean by collecting (& re-cycling) 46000 pieces of litter whilst walking on my local beaches - as part of the MCS's Coastal Challenge campaign. I am making art from the litter too in order to raise awareness of the issues. I think it will take me at least 50 walks to achieve my 46000 target but it's for a very good cause. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. The Marine Conservation Society will receive your money quickly and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! To see more about my progress, please visit my website www.flyintheface.com and if you would like to join in and help with my 46000 challenge - or start your own! - please e-mail me at fran@flyintheface.com. A big thank-you for your support and remember when visiting our beaches leave nothing but your footprints... Fran x ......PLEASE NOTE: END DATE IS SEPTEMBER 2007, NOT DECEMBER 2006. WE'RE STILL WALKING!!

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Marine Conservation Society

Marine Conservation Society

Charity Registration No. 1004005

The Marine Conservation Society is the UK charity dedicated to protecting our seas, shores and wildlife. We work to ensure that the rich wildlife of our seas can be restored, that fish stocks can recover and our beaches and bathing waters can become cleaner.

Donations 8

Well done Fran-hope you make it 46,000!

Donation by Anonymous on 09/01/07

£46.00

+ £12.97 Gift Aid

Well done Fran - I will help the next time I visit!

Donation by Jo on 22/12/06

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Great photo-What an old bag lady!

Donation by Caroline& David on 10/11/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Can you lend us Mattie to do Mudeford!

Donation by Sue and Andy on 05/10/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Will try to do our bit too whenever we find ourselves on a beach!

Donation by Pamela & John on 02/10/06

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Mary on 29/09/06

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Lit(t)erally a great idea

Donation by David and Jane on 25/09/06

£46.00

+ £12.97 Gift Aid

Go for it, its a great cause and a great way to publicise it

Donation by Bill on 18/09/06

£46.00

+ £12.97 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$422.20
  • Offline donations$540.66
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$962.87
  • Gift Aid$119.08

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