Gavin Sutherland is fundraising for Send a Cow

Gavin Sutherland's Fundraising Page

Treking the Corsican GR20 high route for Send a Co

on 07/06/2009

The start of the GR20 at Calenzana

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Raising money for

Send a Cow

Charity Registration No. 299717

Send a Cow helps African farmers grow enough food to feed their families, sell their produce and develop small businesses that last.

We do this by providing training, livestock, seeds and ongoing support; and by helping families make the most of the land and resources they already have.

As a result, families are happier and healthier, children are educated, homes are improved.

In turn, these families then pass on young livestock, seeds or training to others. And so on. And so on. This ‘pass on’ principle not only builds stronger communities, it allows us to help even more people to develop skills, confidence and self respect.

The ‘can do will do’ attitude of Send a Cow is born out of our faming roots and our Christian faith. Working hand in hand with African farmers for over 20 years, we prove that farming in Africa works.

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Gavin Sutherland

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Raised: 67%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,000.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Here is an update to my walking challenge: to walk the GR20 across Corsica , one of Europe’s toughest treks.

I completed the walk in 15 days as planned, with a break for a day, (after day 9), to rest my bruised feet; the 21 kilogram rucksack load I carried was not kind to my fallen arches. The walk itself was very tough, but quite extraordinarily beautiful and wild; an experience I will always treasure.

As well as completing the GR20; I managed to climb to the summit of 3 of the prominent mountains on route, including the second highest on the island; Monte Ritondu, which was the highlight of the trip. There was still a large amount of snow on the ridges and tops of the mountains. I was away for 3 weeks in a tent and only 3 nights in a hotel. I was privileged to meet many others who were equally determined to explore the GR20 and share the experience.

See the photos to the left to get an idea of the nature of the walk.

My thanks go to everyone who has supported me, provided advice, and made donations to Send a Cow including all those who have donated off-line: Jill Robinson, Jane Porter and John, Joanna and Edward Boanas, Amanda and Andy Tucker, and Mr and Mrs Jackson. The website will be operational until September, which means donations can continue to be made on-line over the summer. And of course, cash and cheques will be gratefully received off-line as well.

The fantastic news is that together we have managed to raise enough money to purchase one cow (£750) and some more resources besides that. This will transform the life of at least one family in Africa with the potential to help many others as well. This is an amazing achievement.

Many thanks to you all,

Gavin.

	To make a nice round number Donation by Gavin Sutherland 09/08/09	£19.00 + £5.36 Gift Aid
	For Anne Boanas Donation by Gavin Sutherland 23/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	For Sheila Sayers Donation by Gavin Sutherland 18/07/09	£31.00 + £8.74 Gift Aid
	For Sally Talbot Donation by Gavin Sutherland 18/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	For Georgina Bird Donation by Gavin Sutherland 10/07/09	£13.50 + £3.81 Gift Aid
	For Caroline Sellick Donation by Gavin Sutherland 30/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Jacquie and Alastair Flemming Donation by Gavin Sutherland 30/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	For Kitty Donation by Gavin Sutherland 30/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We know you have started already. Hope it all goes well for the rest of the walk Donation by vicky and Tom Storey 09/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	This is an arduous undertaking for a worthwhile cause. I applaud you! Donation by Martina Mc Gill 07/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Thank you so much for your support Donation by Martin and Annette Gosling 05/06/09	£20.00
	Good luck. You'll do it. And give us a wave across the water in Italy on the 12th on our big day. We'll toast your fantastic fundraising efforts. Donation by Jerry & Naomei 27/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck take plenty of water. Love the background Donation by Paul Smith 15/05/09	£10.00
	Good luck! (Nice legs!!!...) x Donation by Claire and Terry 14/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We think you are brill and we are very proud of you. x Donation by Kerry Andy Alex and Joe 14/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gavin, I hope you enjoy it and are still able to walk at the end of it! Donation by Katie and Berkeley Greenwood 13/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK GAVIN - HOPE YOU HAVE SOME COMFORTABLE BOOTS! Donation by Susannah 12/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ross 12/04/09	£6.50
	Donation by Adam 12/04/09	£10.00
	Donation by Simon 12/04/09	£10.00
	Donation by Gary 12/04/09	£10.00
	It's a great cause Donation by Gavin 09/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	To give me wings and to give an African family hope Donation by Gavin 17/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I know this charity through organic farmers who are big supporters of practical farming solutions. This is a tough climb & you will finish it I know. Donation by sharon 28/02/09	£100.00

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* Total raised online:	£710.00
Offline donations:	£290.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£153.29

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