Now this is one of the hardest parts in preparation of the trip, asking strangers and friends alike for sponsorship, and raising the target amount at least!
It can often be difficult to ask people to part with their hard earned cash, especially when it comes to personal attempts like this one, people can be unsure of the claim, or worried about giving on this site.
Let me assure you that I WILL cycle to Kenya!! That is the only attitude you can have on a trip like this. I am fully aware that this isn't some casual Jaunt on my bike. There will certianly be some amazing times and it is a fantastic opportunity for me, this isn't a totally selfless exercise. But there will be hard times too, we will be traveling on a very small budget, camping most of the way, living a simple life, crossing some hard parts of the world, and facing some very real challenges that only this type of travel can bring! Trust me I will be working hard for your donations!
As for this web site, it is a very secure and good way to donate. Non of the money goes through me or too me, and even if my bike gets eaten by a hungry Hippo or stolen by a cheeky Chimp, all of the money still goes to this worthy charity!
Link: http://www.hsk.org.uk/
From 1 to 100 pounds, every donation is greatly received and in this case every little really does help.
If non of this is enough to convince a few quid out of you.....you get sent a personalised thank you message after you donate! If that doesn't tempt you....just think of the Children!
Thank you
Mark Nash
Raised:
77%
Raised so far: £3,856.85
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Good Luck Donation by John McNamara on 31/08/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck!! Donation by Gill & Colin on 26/08/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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At last you will stop coming in and eating free food, good luck! Donation by Philippa Jayne Dennis on 15/08/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Great cause.We support you all the way! Donation by Jose and Paul on 14/08/08 |
£100.00 |
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peddle like you just stole it you nutter!!!! Donation by Ryan on 07/05/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck and have fun!! Donation by sarah on 22/04/08 |
£20.00 |
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Just as I promised at the bar Donation by Susan Griffith on 27/03/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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good luck chap! Donation by Mitch on 22/02/08 |
£6.00 + £1.69 Gift Aid |
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You have truly inspired me, I wish you all the best. You have set your self no easy task, but from w Donation by Marsha.N.K on 21/02/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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I'm getting this back if you don't make it all the way there. Donation by laura on 12/02/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck!!!! Donation by Richard + Marijke on 10/02/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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have fun on the way down there as well! Donation by Eunmi on 19/01/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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You nutter! You better come back Donation by Rob King on 04/01/08 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £3,806.85 |
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| Offline donations: | £50.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,856.85 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £826.09 |
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