Welcome to my fundraising page!
This year my friend and I are hiking the Appalachian Trail in the USA (go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_trail for more info).
It's 2,175 miles long and should take us around 5 or 6 months - we'll be starting in late February (probably the 23rd) and finishing sometime in August. We've both just finished school so this is the challenge we've set ourselves for our gap years.
I've chosen to raise money for Tearfund because it is a charity close to my heart. In 2005 I traveled to Armenia with my Church Youth Group through Tearfund where we helped to build a house. This was a life-changing experience for me and led me to make annual charity trips to Bulgaria, Moldova and most recently to Nigeria (again through Tearfund).
In Nigeria I worked with a few of Tearfund's partner organisations, mainly hospitals and community development programmes. This trip made me appreciate close-up more of the incredible work that the Tearfund partner charities do, especially with the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Because of these experiences that Tearfund have given me, I've begun a personal mission to help disadvantaged people around the world that I hope will last for a long time.
Please sponsor me to aid Tearfund's work both in supporting charities working on the front line and in giving young people like me the opportunity to help as well in practical ways.
NOTE - I'll resurrect this page after I've completed the hike as well if you want to wait to see if I manage to do it.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Tearfund gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Raised so far: £1,115.00
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Congratulations on completing your challenge. Welcome home George! Donation by John and Tricia Phillips on 23/07/09 |
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Well done on finishing!! See you soon Donation by Rob Lyon on 02/07/09 |
£10.00 |
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Well done George, you're almost at the end! What an achievement x Donation by Jill and Ben Smith on 26/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Delighted it's going so well; good luck with the trail magic! Donation by Manda & Ian on 06/04/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good for you. Have a great time. Donation by Jo Coldham on 04/03/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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good luck mate!!! Donation by olly richards on 04/03/09 |
£15.00 |
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Good luck George (you don't know me but I sing with your mum in the church choir!) Donation by Miriam Richardson on 27/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Get me some maple syrup, there's a good lad Donation by Sam on 22/02/09 |
£50.00 |
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have a great trip mate Donation by simon brown on 18/02/09 |
£5.00 |
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Good luck, George. Have a wonderful trip. Donation by Jeannette and David Cash on 16/02/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck George, enjoy every minute - sounds like a wonderful opportunity Donation by Tim & Nic Anderson-Edward on 13/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Very best of luck, well done & have a great time Donation by Lucy Kilborn & family on 12/02/09 |
£20.00 |
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all the best! Donation by Mike on 10/02/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck George. Louise and Peer Donation by Louise Baneke on 09/02/09 |
£20.00 |
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Hello mate - this sounds brilliant. I'll email you when Wales win the grand slam, just so you can rest assured! Marc Donation by Marc Rowland on 09/02/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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what an experience! v proud of you ....enjoy the challenge; it'll be v rewarding, loads of luck xxx Donation by Pip on 06/02/09 |
£100.00 |
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I would come with you George but I just can't face the quarantine. remember four legs go faster than two. Donation by Jess on 30/01/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck! After this you'll be ready for some real mountains. How about the Pacific Northwest Trail or the Continental Divide Trail next year?! Donation by Your Montana Cousins on 28/01/09 |
£25.00 |
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This sounds a really interesting project, all the best Donation by Caroline de Souza on 27/01/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Climb every mountain! I'll be with you in spirit (now that's a worry!) every step of the way. Good luck darling. Donation by Mum on 19/01/09 |
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid |
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It sounds like a wonderful although very challenging trip George, and all in a great cause...have a wonderful trip Donation by john linton on 14/01/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Be sure to bring some second skin for the blisters! Donation by Jon and Kristen Draskovic on 12/01/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck George! Donation by Matthew on 08/12/08 |
£5.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £985.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £130.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,115.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £204.49 |
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