Laura Watts is fundraising for Fredericks Foundation

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Fredericks Foundation - Namibia Desert Challenge

on 18/09/2009

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Raising money for

Fredericks Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1086562

We assist individuals to become self-employed by offering low interest repayable loans of up to £5,000, on going business guidance and support, which can include advice from a volunteer mentor and where appropriate small grants to test a business idea.

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Laura Watts

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Raised: 115%

Target: £2,600.00
Raised so far: £2,998.00

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My story

100km Namibian Desert Challenge? What was I thinking!!

100km trek through Namibia's remote wilderness, over 4.5 days, camping in 2 man tents with only basic facilities, i.e NO showers and responsible for purifying own drinking water! Tough, but I'm told exhilarating, suffering hot hot hot temperatures and reaching physical, emotional and mental limits.

Why do this? Not only for a personal challenge, but for the Fredericks Foundation a UK charity helping disadvantaged people, who find it difficult or impossible to obtain financial support through regular channels. The charity itself has one of the lowest overhead rates of any charity and has a 75-85% payback on the money it loans, meaning not only the projects its supports are thriving and their owners gain real independence / renewed confidence, but that donations it receives are recycled over and over again.

When will this happen? 18th - 26th Sept 2009...yes that means a good few months of hard vigorous training. 100km is going to be tough!

Appreciate any amount you can donate....will send piccies if I survive!

Thank you very much!

Laura xx

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	Sorry we're a bit late - hope you are having a good time. Donation by Michael Markscheffel 21/09/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 17/09/09
	Good Luck! Wish I was coming too! I know you can do it - just remember Oz and our treks there. Donation by Nina, Paul and Kai x 16/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	good luck. somehow I get the feeling you're going to need it ! Donation by rich 14/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Lau - have a wonderful time! Donation by Meals 14/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck and hope you enjoy the experience Donation by Kevin Colling 08/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by jacinta sowman 04/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Better late than never !! Good luck honey....don't forget to pack some plasters xx Donation by Faye and Terry 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Laura! Donation by Jen , Dick and Anna 28/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	My thoughts will be with you each day, take care, love Nanny (Meads) Donation by Nan 24/08/09	£30.00
	Good luck mate - you nutter! Donation by Sarah Bourner 07/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck honey, im soooo jealous, gonna be a fab experience!! xxxx Donation by Michelle Wellsteed 07/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and have a great adventure!! Donation by Sarah, John and Maria 05/08/09	£100.00
	Can't believe you're at it again! You're a star - good luck, have fun and don't forget your sun tan lotion. Stay safe. Love Jo, Dave and Sophia xx Donation by Jo 04/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I wish I could come - it sounds fantastic. . . but I am a sucker for these hardcore physical challenges. Donation by Sam Slark 04/08/09	£20.00
	Have you been practicing on the beach at London Yard? Donation by Nigel Roberts 04/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! You're mad..... looking forward to the stories over a bottle(s) of red!xxx Donation by Orly & Kevin!!! 04/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Laura you are amazing! Good luck ! Donation by Sonia Suddaby 04/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!!! Donation by Carla 04/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You can do it babe, Good luck! xxx Donation by Sara Rajaei 04/08/09	£10.00
	Donation by anon 04/08/09
	From generous eqty wrrts donator Donation by v 03/07/09	£162.00
	Good Luck laura - you are very brave or is that mad!! Donation by Citigroup Dressdown 26/06/09	£151.00 + £42.59 Gift Aid
	Go for it! An amazing experience!! x Donation by PM 12/06/09	£100.00
	Top effort Lau! I'm very envious. Should be an amazing trip. Donation by Jamie Cripps 10/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	from a generous donator in Citi Equity Floor - Donation by anonymous 29/05/09	£100.00
	Donation by Anonymous 26/05/09	£500.00
	from a generous donator in Citi Equity Floor - Donation by Eqty Donator - Shai - Thanks! 22/05/09	£150.00
	Better you than us, good luck Donation by Pat & Bill H 20/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck babe x Donation by Sarah Pincham 20/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,998.00
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Gift Aid plus supplement:	£430.41

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