James Rushton is fundraising for ChildReach International

James And Dave Climb Kili For Kids

ChildReach International - Climb Kilimanjaro for Kids

on 01/09/2009

What we're climbing (not the giraffes)

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Team members:

Dave Stefanyszyn and James Rushton

Raising money for

ChildReach International

Charity Registration No. 1106490

Founded in 2003, ChildReach International is an innovative children's charity that works with communities in some of the world's poorest regions, helping them to give their children a brighter future. Thanks to our support children are able to escape a life of grinding poverty and reach their full potential. We believe that: *Every child has the right to enough food, clean water and shelter *Every child has the right to a good education *Every child has the right to a good health service *Every child has the right to live in a loving environment without fear of abuse or violence. Your donation will be used to continue our vital work. If you would like the money spent in a specific area where we work please get in touch

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James Rushton

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Raised: 100%

Target: £4,400.00
Raised so far: £4,400.29

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My story

Hey Guys,

Firstly, thanks for visiting our fundraising page.

In what can only be described as either a fit of conscience or extreme stupidity Dave and Rushton are teaming up with an international children's charity and flying into the heart of Africa to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro this summer, raising money that will provide healthcare and education for some of the world’s most vulnerable children.

‘Kili’ towers almost FOUR miles above the surrounding plains, making it the LARGEST freestanding mountain in the world and the self proclaimed “Roof of Africa”. The summit is less than 2000 meters below the level of 'The Death Zone' -the altitude where humans can no longer physically survive. And with temperatures ranging from 40C at the bottom, to -20C with glaciers at the top its needless to say this probably isn’t the best idea we’ve ever had and we are suitably shitting ourselves!

However, with six months drinking time in which to acquire the Dutch courage to actually do this thing, we are hoping to grow a pair and climb this 4 mile high mountain of pain, raising a shed load of cash process.

And frankly, if Chris Moyles can drag his fat arse up there it would just be plain embarrassing if we didn’t – twiglet arms or not!

The climb is part of a wider excursion to Tanzania during which the pair of us will work on volunteering projects ranging from well building to decorating classrooms.

As part of the trip we have made a commitment to ChildReach International to raise a minimum of £2200 each for the charity. This is where you guys come in, with your help and generosity over the next few months and further fundraising incentives we are hoping to achieve a combined total in excess of £10,000, for what i'm sure you will agree is an extremely good cause.

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We are NOT asking you to fund our trip in any way, shape or form; we have paid for the trip ourselves.

Any money that you donate goes DIRECTLY to ChildReach International.

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ChildReach International are a phenomenal charity and a massive 96% of the money that you donate to them goes directly to the people who truly need it (compared to other charities where as much as 50% is lost in admin charges!).

So now that we have said our piece it’s over to you to do something amazing and change the lives of thousands of children around the world.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: ChildReach International 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 us now!

	Donation by anonymous 03/09/09	£545.00
	Donation by Anonymous 03/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Typical James! We all knew that we'd have to bail you out in the end! You're lucky that we love you x Donation by Mum, Dad, Nan and Gran 03/09/09	£571.00
	Good luck mate. x Donation by Andy Dickie 02/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I could not be more proud of you, husband. Have an amazing time and stay in touch please x Donation by Harriet Armston-Clarke 01/09/09	£30.00
	goodluck to you both and cant wait for your SAFE return!!take care and goodluck! x Donation by charlotte eady 31/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck from all the Loughe family especially Amy x Donation by carol loughe 31/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck James, from Yvonne Donation by Yvonne and family 30/08/09	£10.00
	Good luck James from: Tom,Will,Michelle,Liz T,Billy,Julie B,Matt B,Pauline,Paul,Pat,Peter T,Richard C,Sandra,Marcelle,Faz,Andrea, Ann,Brenda,Rosie Donation by Sponsors from M&S Sale 30/08/09	£90.00
	Good luck Jimbo. Donation by Richard Nutt 30/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	To James, good luck from all at Inmans. Donation by David Rushton 30/08/09	£50.00
	James, donations from Quilly, Timmons, Pagey, the Dublin Dash trio and others who donated with cash Donation by James Rushton 30/08/09	£100.00
	from car washing and watering plants :-) Donation by David Stefanyszyn 26/08/09	£60.00
	sorry took me so long to remember! good luck with the climb! Donation by saul robinson 15/08/09	£20.00
	This is the money from the collecting tins Donation by anonymous 13/08/09	£115.00
	good luck boys and enjoy it x Donation by Patrick Ross 13/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck and watch that altitude sickness. According to Moylesy a diet of beer and fags and it doesn't affect you as much!! Donation by Malcolm and Gillian 12/08/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate, sorry it took me so long to get my act together and actually donate, x Donation by Daniel Simons 12/08/09	£20.00
	good luck mate Donation by thanks ian 11/08/09	£10.00
	Have a great time David! Donation by Samantha Adkins 08/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck James, love Dad. Donation by David Rushton 08/08/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	Donations from Quiz night at The Woodheys Club. Thank you to everyone who attended. Donation by Elizabeth Rushton 08/08/09	£508.20
	GOOD LUCK! Donation by emma eady 05/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	So proud of what you are doing Rushy (and a bit jealous!). Loads of luck for the final bit of fundraising. Lots of love Jx Donation by Jessica Dewes 26/07/09	£30.00
	Good luck from School of Physics and Astronomy Donation by Richard Bowtell 09/07/09
	xxx Donation by anonymous 27/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Please climb the giraffes x Donation by Sean Walsh 21/05/09	£20.00
	CATH CORNER Donation by Su Brown 19/05/09	£48.00 + £13.54 Gift Aid
	Good luck with this David X Donation by Nan & Grandad 11/05/09	£210.00
	On behalf of the IMS ball :-) Good luck. Donation by Matthew Deary 09/05/09	£20.00

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* Total raised online:	£4,020.29
Offline donations:	£380.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£223.95

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