Raised: 151%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £15,054.76
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My story

 

Between the 13th and the 16th of September 2008; six triatheletes are undertook a Challenge  called Arch to Arc. We will ran from Marble Arch, London to Dover (90+ miles), attempted a Channel swim (completing 12 miles - 5 miles off shore/ 7 miles along the shore) and then cycled to L'Arc de Triomphe., Paris (200 miles). Negotiating white van drivers, extreme sea temperatures, french police at L'Arc, 20 mph winds, 8 foot waves, buckets of sick, Richard and Tim's snoring. And why to raise money for our chosen charities.

These people walk among you.  They are by no means elite athletes.  They are not Tee-total.  They do not exist on a diet of brown rice, pasta and performance enhancing drugs.  They don’t spend every waking hour training.  They have jobs, real jobs.  They have families.  They live in normal houses.  They don’t have live-in personal trainers or dieticians.  They are just people that enjoy a challenge and want to raise some money for charities close to their heart in the process.

You can follow our progress at www.Arch2Arc.net

We are raising money to charities close to our hearts, all the monies will be split three ways. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Bowel Cancer UK, Samaritans and BIRD will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Bowel Cancer UK, Samaritans and BIRD will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

BIRD

BIRD is an independent charity which has existed since 1982 to provide its unique approach to the treatment of neurological impairment known as 'Developmental Reflexive Rehabilitation'. Being told that your child may have some kind of neurlogical disordercan be a frightening experience for any parent. BIRD may be able to help.
They treat people with Cerebral Palsy, communication disorders, autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and other neurological impairments.Removing the barriers to learning can allow a child to achieve their full potential.

Bowel Cancer UK

Bowel Cancer UK is a leading charity dedicated to raising awareness of bowel cancer, improving the quality of life of those affected by the disease and, ultimately, reducing deaths from the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK, affecting men and women equally.

Samaritans

Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland. The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. "There's very few places you can go to in the world where you can pick up a telephone and another human being, no matter why they're doing it, will listen to you unconditionally. If you want to pour out in a phonecall, they will listen for hours."


So please sponsor us now!

Many thanks for your support.

DAH !! Donation by Nancy Abdul 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Oh my gosh - I'm in complete awe - hope the sun shines, the sea's smooth & the wind's light Donation by Carol Y 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Tim & co, Try and enjoy it!! Donation by charles julie & emma bleathman 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Le souris est sur la table. Donation by Kate, Chris & Aidan 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, will be thinking of you Donation by Alison & Greg 04/09/08  

£20.00

Good Luck! Watch out for the jelly fish! Donation by Jo, Tony, Leo and Sebastian 04/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

who's job is it to apply the goose grease Donation by Dennis Murphy 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bon Chance you crazy kids. Remember: La Singe est dans L'Arbre! Donation by Matt, Alison & George Dobson 04/09/08  

£50.00

mentalists!! But wish you the best of luck and hope your swim is turd free! Donation by Clare Chapman 04/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - take the tunnel next time! Donation by Will Long 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mind the old man on his bike, you'll know the one I mean, he'll have onions around his neck. Donation by Kelvin Cooper 04/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope your journey is Jellyfish, puncture and blister free Donation by Mark Young 03/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bon courage! Donation by Kara and Ian 03/09/08  

£25.00

Watch out France! Donation by Simon and Caromy 03/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Run like the wind, swim like fish and cycle like Lance Armstrong ! ;-) Good luck ! Donation by Jenny Tschiesche 03/09/08  

£20.00

Go toughies go!! Hope all goes well, will pray weather is kind. Donation by Penny 03/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!!!! Donation by Kath and Chris 03/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck - Bon voyage! Donation by Jon & Kate (the outlaws) 03/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Dawn - watch out for the sharks!!! Good luck, you're one mad girlie, but what a worthwhile cause. Donation by Sarah Bryce 03/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Clearly 3 years of ION left you stark, staring bonkers! Donation by Virginia 03/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

It makes me shiver just thinking about that swim! GOOD LUCK. Enjoy the croissants in Paris. Donation by Helen shulver 03/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Full of admiration Dawn (keep that boat in a straight line!). Best of luck to you all. Donation by Bish-Bosh family 03/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Dawn - make sure you swim in the right direction.... Donation by Matthew, Jack & Charlotte 03/09/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

If you don't get run over by a bus, a ferry or a 2CV then you'll have done just fine, Mr Jones! Donation by Andy, Sho-Jen & Paris 02/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You lot really ought to go and see someone about this utter madness that has afflicted you. This insanity definately deserves some sort of a medal! Donation by Kev, Jayne, Sean & Paige 02/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best of luck guys!!!! Donation by GEMMA SARGENT 02/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, enjoy and what a great event to support...... we're behind you 110% lots of love Becky & Donation by Becky 02/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Judith, Tim & Daniel 02/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

and I thought I was clever doing the Bedford Sprint! Good luck Dawn and have fun!!! Donation by Isabel and David Marriage 01/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Never mind the fog, watch out for the brown floating fish! Good luck, the channel swim is the one event I'll never do, but I salute you all. Donation by Rob Wilson 01/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £10,913.00
  Offline donations: £4,141.76
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £2,787.51

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