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My story

 

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“I'm going to Patagonia!” She cried.

 

Yes, that's right folks. I'm going to Patagonia, on a hardcore trek for 11 days and I need your help. I need some will power, motivation (this is a TOUGH challenge), a lot of luck and most of all - your money.

 

Yes, yes, I know, I hear you, "but what with the credit crunch and all..." well, things still happen, and charities, like the one I work for - NCB (the National Children's Bureau) still need money to be able to carry on with their work.

Where is Patagonia then?

Patagonia is a geographic region containing the southernmost portion of South America. Located in Argentina and Chile, it comprises the Andes mountains to the west and south.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patagonia

What will the trek involve?

Patagonia is one of Chile’s final frontiers. It has some of the most amazing scenery on the planet and toughest trekking south of the hemisphere. Trekking via glaciers, lakes, granite towers, wind-carved cliffs, mountains, moorland, forests and grasslands, this will be an experience never forgotten.

I will be crossing ice-cold mountain rivers and camping in the wilderness whilst watching out for the graceful condors in the skies above.

This is going to be a tough trek, but worth it.

 

So who the devil is NCB?

 

Well let me tell you a bit about it and also why I am still here after nearly 6 years...

 

NCB's Mission is:

 

To advance the well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.

 

NCB aims to:

 

Reduce inequalities in childhood

Ensure children and young people have a strong voice in all matters that affect their lives

Promote positive images of children and young people

Enhance the health and well-being of all children and young people

Encourage positive and supportive families and other environments

 

 

Now I hear you, that's some pretty grand aims? And how on earth do we think we can do that?!

 

Well...

 

NCB does this through influencing and informing policy, practice and service development; undertaking high quality research; disseminating accessible information, and developing partnership working. 

 

NCB works across the policy areas relevant to children and young people, particularly early years, social care, disability, health and well-being, and play and positive activities.  Our work is highly influential on central and local government policy, and on practice and service development.

 

Have a look at our website www.ncb.org.uk to see more of what we do!

Donating!

This trip requires me to get the fundraising cash in BEFORE I go. I am therefore asking that you pay up now. This means NCB gets the cash in advance and the trip can definitely happen.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure.

It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: National Children's Bureau 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.

Thank you for your support.

From the Patagonia Challenge raffle and additional donations from individuals in cash. Thanks everyone!!! Donation by Hanneke Koekkoek 19/11/09  

£276.72

Ooo!!! Ooo!!! Ooo!!!! Donation by ossian bacon 05/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by go for it 03/11/09  

£220.00

Nieuwe ronde, nieuwe kansen! Good intentions, good futures ... Donation by Judith 01/11/09  

£75.00

Sorry it has taken me so long! x Donation by Rachel Gyford 26/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Here is a little top up my lovely to help close the gap....good luck!! xxxx Donation by Naomi/Jamie 22/10/09  

£100.00

From Jamie's dad at suggestion of Naomi - enjoy the walk! Donation by Martin Kelly 22/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

From Bingo night at work! Thanks everyone! Legs Eleven. Donation by Hanneke Koekkoek 22/10/09  

£70.00

Hope the bingo went well! Donation by Ann 22/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Dem boot are made for walking..(let's hope they are comfy! Will be thinking of you. Lots of love xx Donation by Amy and Luke 21/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Tom Storr 21/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Han! Donation by Dan P 20/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Bet you thought I'd forgotten. Good luck Hanneke Donation by Mena Wright 20/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck! you're always welcome to visit the top of the tower to practice functioning at altitude. Bx Donation by Becky McL 15/10/09  

Go Han go!!!!! Donation by Davy Gravy 14/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Go for it! Donation by bh 12/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

There you go H ... better late than never eh Donation by Kevin Tubby 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

£25 from the Neligan's (Thank you!) £75.00 raised from holding a Pub Quiz! Donation by Hanneke Koekkoek 14/09/09  

£100.00

Have a good time - send me the photos Donation by Ann 02/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

This donation is from Stan and Al in Hereford. Thank you!!! Donation by Han 20/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You could get this journey done much more quickly in a 4x4 but good luck all the same. x Donation by Not funny. 20/08/09  

£31.97 + £9.02 Gift Aid

Good luck! Patagonia is beautiful... x Donation by Alix Cordell 18/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you find some chicken on a bus in Patagonia! Donation by Tim 17/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Can't remember when you are going (you may be there already) been meaning to donate for ages - good luck Donation by Michele Deans 16/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck, look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Mary Fugler 02/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with that.... Donation by john steel 29/07/09  

£5.00

You go Han! Climb that pesky mountain! x Donation by Rebecca McGawley 28/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by nick williams 26/07/09  

£20.00

I had some money spare at the end of the month, so it seemed appropriate to slip it your way. Donation by James Masterton 22/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope it goes well and safely. We'll keep scouring for any chicken on a bus in your absence. xp Donation by Philippa Russell-Graves 15/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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