Mark Roberts is fundraising for Cherry Trees

Mark Roberts 40th 'The Great River Race'

the great river race

on 05/09/2009

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Raising money for

Cherry Trees

Charity Registration No. 800222

Cherry Trees provides home from home respite care for children and young people with severe learning and physical disabilities. We recognise that these children are best looked after at home but, because of their very special needs, they require very special care, often 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

It’s not surprising then that from time to time both they and their families need a break. Cherry Trees is that special place, providing professional care in a safe and loving environment, where every child is valued for who they are. It is a community that values them and enables them to spend time with friends whilst their families have a much-needed break.

Founded in 1980 by a group of parents and doctors, Cherry Trees has become a lifeline for the families of more than100 children and young people who are regularly cared for here – for a few hours, a weekend or even a couple of weeks.

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Mark Roberts

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Raised: 65%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £6,517.40

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Thought I would do something a little different for my 40th, while the joints still work and I have some friends left, I have entered the Great river race (22miles) in a dragon boat with 15 of my nearest and dearest. There will be over 300 boats competing and our plan is to break the 3 hour barrier while still being friends at the end and not requiring back surgery.

Cherry Trees is a special place that provides short term respite care for children, near Guildford, Surrey and does an amazing job caring for the individuals that stay there whether it is for a couple of hours, days or a week , giving that vital support and time to the families that use it.

I haven't raised money since doing the marathon in 1991 ( when I was 12!!) So here goes,rather than spend it on beer thought I might do something that I remember the next day.

Thanks again for visiting the site, the plan is that the children from Cherry Trees will come and watch the end of the race, so to know that we have made such a big difference to a small charity will be wonderful.

	from Liz Dival Donation by James Kemp 01/11/09	£10.00
	better late than The Late; well done, I love this sort of nutty behaviour Donation by Peter Baily 05/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope all is well Simon. Donation by Lloyd Nathan 30/09/09	£50.00
	hope Sam pulls his weight. Donation by John Fudge 22/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	this is for swiss chris. sorry it's so late, hope u made it. Lots of Love, the Cants Donation by rod cant 18/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Surprised you didn't come first Simon Donation by Stephen Parker 15/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sorry to hear about the sinking! Massive congratulations to you all though-sorry I was late. x Donation by Emily Burch 13/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Hope you had a great Birthday Donation by Andy B 10/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done boys! Sorry you sank! Donation by Tash 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Ozzie Bob Bou-simon says Good Day ! and Sorry the boat was crook ! Good on you's anyways Donation by jason aldridge 08/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You mean there wasn't enough blubber to keep the thing afloat...must have been a damned heavy boat! Donation by Henry Maxey 08/09/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Great job Mark! That picture alone is worth it! Donation by David Elghanayan 08/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Dear Mark , Happy Birthday sorry this is late and hope you are not to stiff .... must admit im sorry i was not there to see you in pain for a change Donation by Deborah Powell 08/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A little late, but hope it all went well Chris.....LOL The Holdens xx Donation by Amanda Holden 08/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck, remember vaseline for the chafing and plasters for your nipples. Nothing worse than a bleeder. x Donation by Paddy 08/09/09	£50.00
	Hope the race went well!!! Donation by Katy Molen 07/09/09	£30.00
	Donation by Spencer Skinner 07/09/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Belated good luck Chris! Spencer, Katherine, ella, Sam and Ethan Donation by Spencer Carroll 07/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck ! You lot should be feeling the burn about now ! xx Donation by Neddie and Albert Thomas 05/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good cause. Good luck! Donation by Susanne Baldwin 05/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I shall be peeing on you as you go under each bridge...well done lads...work that Wop! Happy 40th too Marky Donation by Ugly Edwards 04/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck big brother! Happy Birthday Mark and what a fantastic idea and good cause. Have a great day! Donation by Sophie Pasche 04/09/09	£25.00
	I bet you will have fun despite the blisters and back ache best of luck Dragon slayers x Donation by Penny 04/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Don't know how you're doing it, but good luck and well done!! Donation by Elliott England 04/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best Chaps -- James please let me know the result!! Donation by tasja botha 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck for tomorrow to Mark, Suzanne and all the team! Donation by Anna Linch 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A great effort for a worthy cause (don't let Silvano slack off and slow you down). Good luck! Donation by ANOUSCHKA & MARCO 04/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What a great idea - Good Luck! Donation by Nicky & Alex Allen 04/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Great cause, good luck Cris! Donation by Reg & Adrienne Bamford 04/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Happy Birthday Mark! What a great way to spend your 40th! Good luck to - Jim - sorry we won't be in London to watch you all! Donation by John and Jo Allison 04/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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