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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.

WOODY, REALLY PROUD OF YOU! GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND THE REST OF THE TEAM! Donation by RUSS, JANE, TOM, HAZ 01/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We shall ride in France, we shall swim in the Seas and Oceans, we shall run on the roads to Dover, we will complete whatever the cost may be. Donation by Madest Jon 01/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Watch out for fog! Donation by Drew 01/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

The very best wishes to you all and remeber not to dink the water! Donation by The Baguleys... 01/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all. Donation by Shazia Raja 01/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all. My cycle rather pales at what you guys are doing but I'll be at the Arc before ya!!! Donation by Andrew Skeoch 01/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Who knows Pecker, get it right and you can do the whole thing on your own next time. And I really think you're mad enough to try. Enjoy yourself. Donation by The Count and Lady P 31/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Mind the jellyfish--You can see the ships! good luck to you all Donation by Stephens Ma&Pa 31/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

The sea can be tepid so remember your socks. A truly great feat, so enjoy and have a lauf. Num nums for R please. xxx Donation by Maya, Teena & Roxie 31/08/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good luck. Mind the ships. They can knock your block off. Donation by Karen Jones 31/08/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good Luck Richard. Donation by Anne Faulkner 27/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

wishing you all the best of luck Donation by Dave Gregory 26/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I admire your grit and determination. Good Luck! Donation by Andrea Kirby 26/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Siobhan & Gary 24/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

crazy.. i did a 10k fun run in the mid 80's and i still ache! don't know how you do it. good luck stephen and co Donation by graham & gemma 22/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Nutters! Give it large and hopefully we'll be cheering you on at some point.... Michelle may even volunteer to rub the lard on, I certainly won't! ;-) Donation by Chris & Michelle 20/08/08  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

are you mad! good luck! Donation by bijal modha 15/08/08  

£50.00

Stephen and team, good luck, I hope the channel is calm so you can see the sharks! s'pose that applies to the run and swim to!! Donation by Barbara Joyce 13/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

WOW!! Chilli, cheese n chips at the finish line?? Donation by Paul Ryan 12/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

How you guys can swim without wetsuits is beyond me. Have a great time and enjoy every minute. Donation by Stewart Kay 09/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck you nutters. S-Bo, have you decided on ducky armbands or dinosaur rubber ring? Donation by Ecky and Dave 08/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck. Obviously a completely stupid thing to do. Don't waste the goose fat on your pecks keep it for the roast spuds. Donation by Gary Walker 08/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I wish you the very best of luck Darren, what a challenge! Your very brave. I will be thinking of you. Let me know how it goes. x Donation by Little sister 06/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go Dawn Go. I know how much hard work you have done so far. Take care and Good Luck x Donation by Lesley Gibson 06/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Dawn. I've decided to donate yesterday's lunch. Hope you keep yours down on the day. Don x Donation by Don Hutchinson 06/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sounds like a lot of fun. I would join you but I'm washing my hair that week. Donation by Glamstan 05/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What an amazing achievement, something that most people could only dream of! Good luck to you all xxxx Donation by Sarah Cannon 05/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Dawn, you're absolutely crackers! Donation by Geoff Biggs of Luton 05/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Remember - the worst moments will be the most treasured! Donation by Alison Clayton-Smith 05/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Wrishi Basu 04/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £10,913.00
  Offline donations: £4,141.76
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