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Thanks for taking the time to visit the madfatarsesinkayaks Just Giving page. The Challenge: (latest update 06/03/2012) To canoe from Northampton to Peterborough in 3 days 18th, 19th & 20th April 2012 All funds raised for:-  <a title="GOSH web site" href="http://www.gosh.org"><img src="data:image/png;base64,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" alt=""></a> The event was devised and planned by Rob Mallett who will also lead the team when they set out on the challenge. Other confirmed team members are (more to follow, contact Rob if interested): Karl Hodgkinson - responsible for marketing the challenge Angus Wilson - visionary (this is his dream) and team motivation Nick Skillet - paddler Stuart Ridd Jones - paddler Stuart McLester - paddler This week's training anecdote: We had another swimmer at the weekend with Stu Ridd-Jones taking a quick dip whilst portaging at Islip Lock. An encouraging weekend, with a good straight 13 mile paddle behind us, you never know, we might actually be able to do this! Great Ormond Street Hospital is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals with the broadest range of dedicated, children’s healthcare specialists under one roof in the UK. The hospital’s pioneering research and treatment gives hope to children who are suffering from the rarest, most complex and often life-threatening conditions, from across the country and abroad. Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity needs to raise £50 million a year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, provide vital up-to-date equipment and fund research into better treatments for the children. You can help Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide world class care for their patients and families. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - madfatarsesinkayaks raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. So please dig deep and donate now.