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.

Ah Richard I knew all that dancing would come in useful!!!! Donation by Chris Lavin 04/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Remember to keep your mouths closed whilst swimming the channel you dont want any 'Richard the thirds' being swallowed, best of luck to you all Donation by Andrew Parker aka Jude Law 02/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck and by the way there are a few things I need in Paris while you're there..!! Donation by Julian Leach - Leach-Lewis 01/08/08  

£250.00

Good luck & hope your seat post stays put Donation by Mary Frost 24/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Paratus Communications 23/07/08  

£50.00

great to see a master at work.keep it up. Donation by mum /dad/paul 21/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Very impresssive. Good luck! Donation by Naomi Parker 18/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

If only you'd asked me to join you! Good Luck Donation by Michael Lane 13/07/08  

£100.00

Amazing guts and madness (in equal measure probably!). Best of luck to you all. Donation by Phil 13/07/08  

£25.00

Good luck Tim and all! Donation by Peter Critchley 11/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We already knew Simon was mad because he works here but this just proves it! Donation by Tracy McAvoy 10/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Tim with your Triathlon Donation by John Wells 09/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just do the jumble sale next time!!! Donation by fat toad 09/07/08  

£20.00

Speedo's are wrong on any man! Donation by Melanie McAllister 09/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!! Donation by Stephanie Chalmers 09/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

mind the ferries Donation by Charlie 09/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good and luck and a puncture free trip Donation by Hugh Byrne 09/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Be careful you nutter! Donation by Jo Rees-Hayward 09/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just go for it - Bonne Chance - A very worthy cause and a great effort. Donation by Thomas De Vos 09/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

A huge challenge - good luck to all Donation by Kevin Tunsley 08/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck with this 'adventure'. Donation by Clayton Sandry 08/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys. Donation by Johan van der Walt 07/07/08  

£50.00

Good luck, nutters. Donation by Tony Brown 07/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes and take care Donation by Srini 07/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't foget to breath. Donation by Michael Cox 07/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Is this the Granite Man challenge? You are bonkers! Donation by Dave Parratt 07/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You is mad Donation by David Fox 07/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by John Oxton 07/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Eat more pies and put a bit of fat on! Donation by Paul Catmull 07/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you all get there safely Donation by Julia Langdon 07/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 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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