Raised so far: £2,900.00
My story
**Update!! 11/03/09
The trek was completed in November - will send you all pics and an account soon.
Yesterday an event was organised and over the past couple of days more and more people haev shown their unbelievable generousity.
Heartfelt thanks to you all from myself and GOSH Charity... TARGET ACHIEVED!!
You have all strengthened my faith in the world - there's a lot of good out there and I am lucky to have you all in my life!!
HOLA!!!
Very very soon in 2 -0 -0 -8 myself and a group of brave (but surely eccentric!) individuals are trekking 4200m to Machu Picchu in Peru in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC).
In order to treat 100,000 sick childen each year they have to raise a staggering £50 million annually. This year funding is particularly vital as they are building a cardiac wing where they will not only treat children in London but will treat many others globally via video-link up.
Before you dismiss this as a 'free holiday' the trip wil be funded by me and my closest people so be assured about where your money is going. I was very careful about the charity I chose to represent as well and nothing but a really vital cause would have me joining the gym and enduring the pain whilst getting the motivation to trek so high with no toilets, showers or beds!! (and if you know me you won't be able to believe I'm doing it!) AND I am even growing my new short hair out (though it pains me) coz I've been told there's nowhere to plug my straighteners in on the mountain! So it's either grow it or look like an 80's throwback..hmmm
If you don't like donating online just let me know - there are other ways!! I have to send half the money in a week or so and it's looking like I'm going to have to use my credit card .. save me from living in a cardboard box too!! Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC) gets your money faster.
MUCHOS MUCHOS GRACIAS AMIGOS!!!!!
Laila 
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target achieved! Donation by Todd 11/03/09 |
£175.00 + £49.36 Gift Aid | |
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Well done Laila, a great worthy charity! Donation by The HCT Team 10/03/09 |
£100.00 | |
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Thought…I could dodge you but I have to admire your persistent. Good Luck!!! Donation by Brad 27/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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well done and sorry it took me so long to pay up! Donation by Julia 19/02/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Well done. Sounds like it was a fantastic experience for a great cause. Donation by Anne 08/12/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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I know I left it a bit too late but hope this counts as well...have a safe trip!!! Donation by Danial Adil 23/11/08 |
£25.00 | |
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c u when u get back amigo Donation by AMIGO VERDADERO 13/11/08 |
£10.00 | |
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Good luck xx Donation by Shazia Iqbal 10/11/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Its about time you got up before lunchtime & did someting useful you lazy student!! enjoy the holiday & goodluck. Donation by william 07/11/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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All the best! Donation by Anonymous 03/11/08 |
£100.00 | |
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Up-most respect in taking up this challenge, hope it goes well. Donation by Akbar 02/11/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck xx Donation by Anonymous 02/11/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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enjoy it! meet some amazing people and have an amazing time. hope peru is prepared for you! Donation by kirsten 02/11/08 |
£25.00 | |
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Good luck !! Well done for taking up the challenge !! Donation by Zoheir 02/11/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Have a safe trip! Good Luck :) Donation by Yousuf Al Lawati 30/10/08 |
£25.00 | |
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Laila, this is a big target but you're well on your way. Well done! Take some decent sun lotion! Good luck. Robert Donation by robert monaghan 22/10/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid | |
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A cause I'm very close to. Good luck Donation by Gavin Blake 21/10/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck! Donation by Mach 3 Turbo 20/10/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid | |
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Happy birthday gorgeous Laila! Lots of love from Montreal, xox Donation by Your Canadian sister 16/10/08 |
£15.00 | |
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Donation by Sian 14/10/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Happy Birthday! x Donation by Debbie Barnes 10/10/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Rounding it upto £1400/- Laila have a safe trip and bring back a baby Lama, do not chew coca leaves, admire your spirt for doing this track.LoveU. Donation by baba 30/09/08 |
£67.00 | |
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have a amazing time out there Laila...come back in one piece!! Wish I was going too. Have fun. Donation by anon 29/09/08 |
£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid | |
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Hope for the best Donation by Shebin 25/09/08 |
£20.00 | |
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great cause and good luck Laila! Donation by YvesE 22/09/08 |
£25.00 | |
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All my respect and admiration for something some people have always wanted to do but never have had the guts to really go for it!! Donation by OlivierH 22/09/08 |
£50.00 | |
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Great cause Laila! Although comfort will be limited, do not forget to enjoy your stay! Donation by Niels 21/09/08 |
£25.00 | |
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keep up the good work Donation by SZ 21/09/08 |
£30.00 | |
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well done for doing this. hope it's great! xx Donation by Seema 21/09/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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What you do is great. Keep it up Donation by Antonis 19/09/08 |
£10.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £2,000.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £900.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £352.00 |
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