David Mercer is fundraising for Honeypot Charity

David's December Double - KiliViaVegas

KiliViaVegas

on 07/12/2008

Next one - Q4 2009 - watch this space

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Team members:

Elvis and his helpers

Raising money for

Honeypot Charity

Charity Registration No. 1011672

Honeypot’s vision is for every child to make the most of their one chance at childhood. Since 1996 we have been working to enhance the lives of vulnerable children and young carers aged 5-12 years by providing residential respite breaks and on-going outreach support. We give young carers a break from demanding and stressful responsibilities at home and provide a safe, nurturing environment where children at risk can develop their full potential.

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David Mercer

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Raised: 144%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £14,428.00

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My story

So the time has come to bring KiliViaVegas to a close. In summary we raised nearly £16,000 (including the £1,500 gift aid).

I owe all my sponsors heartfelt thanks. I loved the challenges and love the fact even more that we made a real difference for Honeypot Kids

Here is a link to some photos of KiliViaVegas:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mercerdavid/sets/72157613829913820/

(Any problems email me for a flickr guest pass):

Activity details were:

Mount Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak reached at 8.25am, 4th January 2009) via Las Vegas Half Marathon on 7th December 2008 - completed 1hr 48m 54s.

I am currently in training for a Spring Marathon but that one's just for fun - the next Charity challenge will be between October2009 and January 2010 - whatever it is it will be tougher than KiliViavegas - promise!

As a reminder here is what our fundraising will assist with:

£5,000 pays for 12 children to have a week long holiday in a safe, friendly environment and £1,000 supports a child for a year, £4,000 supports a child from 5-12 through their whole Honeypot journey, £90 pays for 3 Playbus visits to the child's community . For more info go to www.honeypot.co.uk .

A little makes a big difference for these kids and allows them to be children, even for a short while.

Thank You for helping with extraordinary kindness.

David

mercerdavid@yahoo.com

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Honeypot Charity 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.

	Good boy, hope to see you for that beer ! Donation by cookie 17/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	better late than never Donation by Ackers 28/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best! Donation by Alexander Cullen 21/01/09	£100.00
	Good job. Donation by Seb McKinlay 13/01/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	A top-up to help towards the target! Donation by Roddy 13/01/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	respect!!! Donation by corrine and anne 13/01/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I said I'd double my pledge if you wore the Elvis outift to the company shindig and it was worth every penny! (Hope Kili hasn't proven too daunting!) Donation by Bob Morris 05/01/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Verena 19/12/08	£20.00
	You make a good Elvis, boss - worth every penny. Good Luck. Donation by George G 19/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We hope you reach your target as quickly as possible, we're happy to help where we can :) keep going... Donation by Nick & Mel 14/12/08	£100.00
	Good Luck. Donation by Nasha Gilbert 11/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Ann McCord 08/12/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	5895m actually james Donation by Kiliteam correction 08/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! No stopping now... Donation by Woody 08/12/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Now that Vegas is all done and dusted, all that stands in your way is a 4,600m hillock. Best of luck with that. Donation by James Williamson 08/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Vegas - what a result!!!! Keep it up!! Donation by Jan n Mo 08/12/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	It will be a breeze... on top of Kili. Good luck. Donation by Andrew Th 08/12/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Merce- that suits gonner chafe though Donation by Tony Betts 08/12/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	More chance of doing the double than Liverpool, anyway Donation by Jon & Agnes 07/12/08	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Plus a free lesson with boxing great Errol Christie if you make it back! Donation by Tony McMahon 07/12/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the beer when you reach the end, it will be extra sweet for your efforts. Donation by Glenn Mabbott 04/12/08	£30.00
	Andreas Cornelis Dries van Kuijk will turn in his grave Donation by Akim Carter 04/12/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Are you going to climb Jaro in the Elvis outfit too? Donation by Suzi G 04/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	come back alive Donation by chs 04/12/08	£100.00
	The mighty Jaro aye! Good luck! you can fly me out thee to film it if you like :) Donation by Jammy 02/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck and looking forward to you singing Jailhouse Rock at Xmas party Donation by John P 02/12/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Totally confident you'll make it (crossing fingers...) Donation by Ed W 01/12/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck David!! :p Donation by Rash M 28/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	God speed David Mercer! Donation by Phil Murray 28/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I had a suspicious mind that you'd be a bit of a hound dog but now I just can't help believing. If you're all shook up, that's all right! GL fella Donation by david r 28/11/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£8,128.00
Offline donations:	£6,300.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,570.46

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