Raised: 91%
Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,813.50
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My story

 

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Raleigh works with local communities to make a difference, whilst encouraging young people to develop.

I have been selected to be a Project Manager on Raleigh's expedition to Costa Rica/Nicaragua for 13 weeks from June to September 2009, managing the community and environment projects along with 10 young people! I chose to apply to Raleigh because of their good reputation in sustainable projects. Phase 1 is a community project, such as building a school, a water facility for a local village, phase 2 is an environmental project, and the third phase a 270k trek across jungle, mountains and volcanoes over 20 days. Aside from managing the projects, I will also be mentoring, guiding and encouraging the young people on our expedition to encourage their own personal development.

Raleigh is a charity, and as such I aim to raise £2,000 to be able to join the expedition, through a golf day, a dinner/dance and a 270k static bike ride! More details to follow!

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Have a fab time Donation by Mark Butterworth 19/04/09  

£750.00 + £211.54 Gift Aid

It's great that you're doing this - good luck Gemma :o) Donation by Wendi Monk 17/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy yourself Gemma. I hope for your sake they have Facebook out there or you'll be lost! :) Donation by David Darlington 17/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Gemma, sounds like an excellent cause x Donation by Alison Clarke 17/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Be carefull, have a good time and good luck. xx Donation by Howard Auty-Darlington 15/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Gem!!! xxxx Donation by Emma Watson 15/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and have a fantastic time Donation by Kim 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wish you the very best on your journey.Bon Voyage. Donation by Rejane 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck buttercup xxx Donation by Emily Cheyne 14/04/09  

£50.00

best of luck butters, make sure you come back in one piece!! Donation by libby 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, i expect you to come back fully fledged chippie Donation by Andy Cowling 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Anything that involves travelling gets my vote. Great cause and the very best of luck! Donation by Paul Lamb 13/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What an amazing experience you should have. Hope you cope with all that comes your way. Enjoy and come back very proud of what you have achieved. Donation by Jane Chant 08/04/09  

£20.00

Good Luck!! Donation by Nic Ramsay 25/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Please ensure you put everything into the adventure that you can, have a superb experience & tell us all about it when you get back! Donation by RONNIE,SUE, SARAH & JESSICA 09/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very best wishes for your latest adventure! Donation by Helen Lincoln 19/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Gem's Donation by Stewart Chant 18/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

5p a mile for the bike ride for now x Donation by Emma Jarvis 13/12/08  

£13.50 + £3.81 Gift Aid

All the best mate!!! Sure you will do great!!!! Donation by Sarah 11/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

How will you cope without your GHDs? Donation by Jane Hemsworth 01/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't drink the water Donation by Mark Butterworth 27/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it Gem! Wish it was us! Sam says good luck, have a fantastic time and take lots of pictures. Donation by Sam and Steve 25/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the experience Donation by Ann Butterworth 25/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK! Donation by Nikki Groom 22/11/08  

£20.00

Go for it Gemma. Hope to see many more names on the list. Donation by Michael Darlington 20/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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