John Welsh is fundraising for CHCD Magical Taxi Tour

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Raising money for

CHCD Magical Taxi Tour

Charity Registration No. 1026395

It gives sick children a break from therapy and treatment giving them a three day break in Disneyland Resort Paris. They are transported in a convoy of London Taxis. The families would not be able to undertake a trip alone, it is by the medical support available that enable them to do so.

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John Welsh

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04/10/2009

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Raised: 94%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,696.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Hi, for those of you who do not know me my name is John Welsh. Known as Slim to most people who know me I work in the offshore oil industry as a Night Toolpusher for Odfjell Drilling on the Clyde Platform in the North Sea. On the 5th of October last year I went on a trip which has been my ambition for 25 years, trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp. At 61 years I was not sure I could achieve it but I did and it was absolutely terriffic. The actual walking started on the 9th of October after flying from Kathmandu in Nepal to Lukla a small airstrip in the Himalayas. Then it was a 8 day hike to Everest to a maximum 18000 ft then 4 days back. As you can see by the photo I am always up for a challenge. The reason I chose this charity and not one of the bigger better known ones is that I have been lucky enough to raise four perfectly healthy children. I was fortunate enough to take them to Disney when they were small, and I would like to take this opportunity to help others who have not been as lucky as myself.

So if you could put your hands in your pockets and sponsor me and put a smile on these childrens faces I would very much appreciate it. If you have a computer just log onto JustGiving.com/JohnWelsh.

So please sponsor me now!

Slim.

	Well done you old goat, just a pity about Norwich, ha,ha! Donation by Hamish Geekie 07/05/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Nae bother to you Slim. Well done Donation by Mike Snowie 13/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done, Pushe. If you'd have told me you were doing this before, I would'nt have had the slightest doubt that you were'nt capable of it. No Fear, Donation by Steve Clarke 11/02/09	£20.00
	Well done Slim. I envy your commitment. Donation by Hans Peter Smit 19/01/09	£43.00 + £12.13 Gift Aid
	come on you blues Donation by richard,lyn pont 31/12/08	£25.00
	Well done Slim, I knew you`d do it. What next? Donation by John Corless 19/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Slim. The altitude makes you look years younger!!!! Donation by Ian (Jocky) Campbell 25/11/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Sherpa Welsh Donation by Allan Pointing 18/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Slim, your a star Donation by Shaggy 07/11/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well Done Dad! Now time to put some of that weight back on! Donation by Ryan Welsh 05/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done auld yin should have went right to the top though. Donation by Ritchie Mclellan 01/11/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	talk to chris... ex para.. likes climbing... best of luck m8 :) Donation by rog 31/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done slim!!! Donation by Brendan Nisbett 31/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well Done Slim Donation by Vic Cullen 30/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Excellent choice of charity, Slim. Good luck. Donation by Mike Lamb 14/10/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Slim,I'm sure you can do it. Donation by Stuart Anderson 13/10/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck John. Here's a tip to ensure you get there...just keep on thinking that your big stripy friend at the top of the page is coming behind you. Donation by Mark Hurrel 04/10/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good luck John take care and come back safe.Mum would have been proud of you. Donation by Kathy & Bernie 03/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Slim - hope you achieve your goal Donation by Jay Cross 03/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	there`s a one-eyed yellow idol to the north of kathmandu,,,,good luck Donation by mick dolan 02/10/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Johnny Welshman .Take care, look out for rollin stones and don't forget your pinkun!! x x Donation by Jumbo and Lucinda 02/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Slim , It's downhill on the way home . Donation by Lloyd Thompson 02/10/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go for it mate Donation by Ian Henderson 02/10/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck wurzel ! Try not 2 scare any wildlife !! Donation by Steve Leech 30/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	If you can manage a pre-start you will manage this, best of luck Slim Donation by Grant Weaver 30/09/08	£51.00 + £14.38 Gift Aid
	Good luck and take care. Donation by Kev Chalmers 29/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Slim, remember an pack yer long Johns cos you'll need them...... Donation by Davie Morrison 29/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go for it bohy, and dont forget your pixi hat Good Luck Donation by Robert Clinton 29/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	"Up where no overshadowing mountain stands,towards the great and the loftiest peak, a fiery longing draws me." I'm sure you won't be dissapointed Slim Donation by Kevin Barron 28/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best people reach the highest targets, I am sure this one will be no sweat. Donation by Mano 28/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,499.00
Offline donations:	£2,197.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£672.41

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