Raised: 91%
Target: £12,001.01
Raised so far: £10,975.85
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My story

 

We completed the Great Lakelend Challenge alive!   We declared our fund raising total at £12,001.01 which won us the Ford Ranger Funding Raising Bowl (for most funds raised).   Our time of 8 hours 55 minutes combined with the total earnt us 2nd place overall (out of 26 teams).   Our Ford sponsored Galaxy was also awarded best dressed vehicle (thanks to Sean at Broad Signs and Ben Davis for the logo caricatures).  

We are proud to be raising money for the Wooden Spoon and delighted to have been supported by so many people.   THANK YOU.  Please continue to generously help us raise money for young people far less fortunate than ourselves by donating and ensuring we can also claim gift aid on your pledge. 

Weather was good at 0730 for the start of the race on race day (11/9/09).   We paddled the length of Lake Windermere in 1 hour 58 minutes - finishing in 3rd place.   We ran to the transition area (400 meters), changed into cycling gear and checked out for the cycle section in the lead.   The transition took only 7 minutes!   Now the sun was up and the temperature started to rise!   We cycled over Wrynose and Hardknott Passes with just the one puncture slowing us down (time tbc).   Another swift transition and we set of to climb up and over Scafell Pike.   With the sun at it's meridian we were burning up as we climbed.   Fortunately with altitude the temperature dropped and after the ascent we began the grueling, jarring, knee crunching decent into the Langdale valley.   Knowing a bar, BBQ and massure awaited us at the finish line (time tbc) we pressed on home and crossed the line exhausted but happy to be almost in one piece!  

FLICK THROUGH OUR ROUTE PHOTOS (click "Photos (7)" in top left corner of this page).  More to come...

You can also visit our challenge web page and read our blogs - CLICK HERE

We've put our bodies on the line and we thank you for putting your money on the line.  

Every penny is gratefully received.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Wooden Spoon 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.

Sorry Matt been away great to be involved count on our ongoing support. Donation by Steve Blight 12/10/09  

£400.00

Better late than never! Hope all went well on Friday. Donation by Rachael Gilbert 18/09/09  

£15.00

Good luck all of you Donation by Bryan Flint 18/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Great effort for an excellent cause - well done, Guys. Donation by Barry Lewis 15/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Matt - you're all doing a great job - well done!!!! Donation by Chris, Karen, James and Hannah Scott 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

That picture of you Goldie is spot on. Good luck to you all and I hope you reach your target amount. Donation by Daniel Costello 09/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Sarah Hill 09/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go for it Goldsmith & Gang! Donation by Chris Walker 08/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!! Donation by Graham Beer 08/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Maxine Bicker 08/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Snow Wear, Janet G and David B - Good luck! Donation by NB 08/09/09  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris Thorburn 07/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck chaps Donation by Dovecote 07/09/09  

£100.00

Hey Mitchell, impressed you can still find friends that want to do this with you! Good luck!!! Donation by john wilford 07/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to one & all Donation by Lesley Jones 06/09/09  

Good luck - hope the weather is kind!! Donation by Matthew Hancock 04/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Have fun Donation by Gerard Fyson 01/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck guys Donation by Ady 27/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I suppose I should show my support Donation by carole stevenson 26/08/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

All best wishes for your challenge Donation by Wendy & Norman Walke 26/08/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Donation by Duncan Forbes 12/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Matt Donation by Gerard Montgomery 12/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done and good luck Donation by David Carver 11/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to the 3-4 of you. Donation by Chris Metherell 07/08/09  

Good luck Donation by karen bird 07/08/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good luck lads.....you are gonna need it!!!!! Donation by Rocky 05/08/09  

Good luck guys Donation by Becky / Smudger 04/08/09  

£190.00 + £53.59 Gift Aid

GO FOR IT!! Donation by Mum and Dad 02/08/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

good job, well done! Donation by james mitchell 02/08/09  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

Well done Bros. and boys Donation by Stew 02/08/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £6,775.85
  Offline donations: £4,200.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,689.73

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