James Abdool is fundraising for Ronald McDonald House

James Abdool's Fundraising Page

Evelina Family Trust -Abseil

on 19/07/2009

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Raising money for

Ronald McDonald House

Charity Registration No. 294248

The Ronald McDonald at Guy's is an independent children's charity providing free accommodation and caring support for families whose children are in hospital. Their stay can be from a few days to many months. The House provides a 'home from home' for parents with kitchen's playroom and a secluded garden.

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James Abdool

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Raised: 128%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £6,375.00

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My story

UPDATE: I completed the abseil today so thank you to everyone for their sponsorship - your generosity got me through a terrifying ordeal.

James Abdool - 27th September 2009

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Those who know me well will be surprised that I am involved in something to do with heights as I get vertigo going up a ladder! Last year I stupidly did an abseil although I went down Crawley Hospital less than an hour after agreeing to it so had little time to think about it. I am glad that I did because the 20 or so texts that I sent in that hour raised over £1600 and helped make the scanner appeal a reality.

This year I have agreed to come down Guy's Hospital Tower, which at 450ft - higher than the London Eye - is the tallest building in London that can be abseiled. I was only told that last bit after I put my name forward! I hope you will help me raise some well deserved funds for the Evelina Family Trust for their home away from home for families who sadly have a child needing normally long-term treatment at Guy's & St. Thomas'.

If I can raise £3500 it will pay for a room for 3 months - the typical duration of stay for a family at the House. Last year the fundraising was really helped by the generous donation from Rigby & Peller in return for wearing the Superman pants as per the attached photo. I am open to any such ideas this year as I am not doing this for the fun of it!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Ronald McDonald House - Evelina Family Trust 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.

So please sponsor me now!

	Good luck James, dont look down Donation by Craig Sawyer 30/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Terry & Pearl 18/07/09	£10.00
	A friends recent experience has emphasised how important this cause is. Helena said you can borrow her inflatable paddling pool if needed. Donation by Daren, Elizabeth and Helena 17/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck James - what next ? Base Jumping ? Warren Donation by COBRA 17/07/09	£50.00
	Donation by Godders 16/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 14/07/09	£100.00
	I'll be thinking Batman as you perform your sideways building moves... Donation by Andrew Neale 14/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go for it James you can do it. Donation by David Ravenscroft 14/07/09	£85.00
	The eagle has landed (at last)! Donation by sandy harker 12/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	better you than me! thanks for supporting the cricket match. Donation by KP 08/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck James, don't look down!! abc media are proud to sponsor you for such a worthy cause. Donation by All at abc media group 08/07/09	£50.00
	Good luck mate Donation by Alfred 06/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Don't forget to clean the windows on the way down! Donation by Martin Ayrton 29/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Break a leg and all that! Donation by James Brenner 19/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Remember its not the height that kills you its the ground rushing up at great speed Donation by F. Bloke, Mrs Bloke and brood 12/06/09	£100.00
	Good luck sir!! Very good initiative. Donation by Pepe 14/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Make sure you shave if you're going to wear the thong... Donation by Vito 07/05/09	£10.00
	Good luck from all of us at DailyDOOH Donation by DailyDOOH 04/05/09	£100.00
	Wow, am very impressed James! Donation by Stephanie Morgan 02/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck James, remember not to look down! Donation by Roy Merritt 30/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I will need photo evidence of this. Good luck! Donation by David Wooldridge 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wow! When did you finally decide to start drinking??!! This might almost be worth a visit to Ol Blighty to see! Donation by Kim the Kayanker 21/04/09	£50.00
	Good luck; the Red Bull Idea from Kimberley is great!! Donation by Frank Boehnke 19/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Glyn Morrissey 17/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You are a brave man - go for it! Donation by Balvinder Ahluwalia 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go to it James! Donation by Mark O'Shea 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Jo Benson 16/04/09	£5.00
	Good luck Uncle James. My dad said try drinking some Red Bull as it may help. Apparently it gives you wings? They may come in handy. Donation by Kimberley Abdool 15/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck James Donation by Simon Blackmore 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck James Donation by Florence 15/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£5,525.00
Offline donations:	£850.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£935.00

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