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FREDERICKS FOUNDATION NAMIBIA DESERT CHALLENGE

100KM TREK FOR WOMEN 18th - 25th SEPTEMBER 2009

I am going to be trekking 100km  across the desert in the remote part of Damaraland in the north west of Namibia. I will be trekking 20-25 km a day in soaring temperatures and rough terrain with my friend Jo Allchurch and thirty other women. Each day will be extremely challenging both physically and mentally aswell as the real chance of coming face to face with African wildlife such as  lions or rhino!

You are probably wondering why on earth I would want to do this. Many of you know me well and some less so. I was compelled to take part in this exciting adventure not only as a personal challenge but because I fellt the charity was so important to help.The charity I have chosen to raise money for is the  Fredericks Foundation, a small charity whose main aim is to help people out of poverty through employment. I felt this  was a particularly relevant  in this current economic climate. The Fredericks Foundation provides resources in the form of financial loans and business mentoring to help less able individuals such as the disabled, single parents, ex convicts or someone who is down on there luck become economically independent and enable them to set up their own business.  The Fredericks Foundation enables people to be given a second chance, to make something of there lives and to contribute to the economy and the world we live in.

I am very excited about this challenge but a little nervous about the amount of training ahead but determined to complete the challenge!

I hope you are able to sponsor me in what I believe is a fantastic cause!

If you would like to find out more about the Fredericks Foundation or even become a mentor, please look at the website www.fredericksfoundation.org


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You have done so well Kate, well done! Lots of love from us all and see you soon! xx Donation by Melanie lawson 10/11/09  

£25.00

Well done! Donation by Mandy, John, Harry and George 17/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Inspirational, well done Kate! Great cause. Donation by The Rogers! 07/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You're a superstar - well done - Kirsty, Shayne, Max, Hettie, Monty and Trixie xxxx Donation by Kirsty Dunlap 05/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Shoelaces ! Go girl Love Kate C x Donation by Kate Church 22/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and well done Kate, it should be an amazing experience. Donation by The Chalmers 21/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck Kate - managed to get the website to accept me eventually!! Donation by fiona barbour-smith 18/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck. I recommend a tub of sudocrem.... Donation by clare awdry 17/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Looking forward to hearing all about it ...xxx Donation by The Clutterbucks 16/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The surfing will have served you well! Good luck and take a photo of your blisters for us all.... Donation by Rupert Back 15/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Kate, After all those Swiss Mountains it will be easy -only joking - all the very best - and enjoy it. Alison and Peter Blackmore Donation by Alison Shropshire (aka Blackmore) 14/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We're both daunted and a tad envious. Have a wonderful time Donation by Cecily and Liza 13/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Very Best of Luck - and Enjoy it!!! Sheila, Philip & kids xxxx Donation by sheila jansen 13/09/09  

£200.00

Good luck Kate, don't forget the sunscreen! Lots of love Kate xxx Donation by Kate Grimes 18/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Kate, Well done you! Bon courage! XXXXX Donation by The Imis 07/07/09  

£30.00

Have fun!! Donation by hattie Smart 29/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Kate and looking forward to hearing all the tales of your adventure! Love from us all Donation by The Offords 28/06/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Well done Kate. Take loads of pairs of socks! Donation by Miles and Tatty Watson-Smyth 24/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic experience - well done you. Enjoy it. Donation by Andy and Tania 19/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done that girl! Godspeed. Donation by The Hanberrys 19/06/09  

£50.00

good luck and have a fabulous time! Donation by iona and oliver 18/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Rather you than us. Donation by Harriet and Poppy Flatau 15/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Kate, great challenge ! Donation by Saffadi family 14/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go sis go Donation by Will Riley 12/06/09  

£100.00

Well done you!! Donation by Gurjit and Kulbir Dhesi 11/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a great time! Donation by Stephenson family 11/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

All the best ! We will be thinking of you ! Donation by The Eglintons 11/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

good luck, I'll stick to walking to the bus stop ! Donation by suzy nutkins 11/06/09  

£30.00

You are amazing! Good luck! Donation by James and Rachel Hunter 11/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Kate, all the best with this. It's a wonderful thing to do. (we expect you to win of course!) lots of lovex Donation by Clare and Jonathan 11/06/09  

£100.00
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