Melanie Caldwell is fundraising for County Durham Foundation

Mel's Tyne Bridge Abseil Challenge

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Raising money for

County Durham Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1047625

County Durham Foundation is an independent grant making charity. Our purpose is to support community based projects that make a real difference to the quality of life for local disadvantaged people. We provide a way for individuals; companies and trusts to have their own long-term charitable funds held in their own name, to make grants to projects or individuals of their choosing. We simplify the process and use our expertise and knowledge of local community life to help donors channel support to where it is needed most.

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Melanie Caldwell

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25/10/2007

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Raised: 95%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £947.31

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

As most of you might already know I dont like heights too much and thats why it really meant a lot for me to be put myself in this position. This was a personal challenge that I had committed to doing, a test of my bravery and determination.

I arrived for the abseil on the 23rd Sept at 10am. I was a little nervous at first but thanks to Nicola from Aurora I managed to get myself in the zone and ready to climb over the bridge. I went third and made sure the royal marines kept tight hold when I climbed over the bridge but once I got on my way I actually enjoyed the experience.

Its great that you have all helped to raise some money for the foundation as well as raising my confidence and helping me to face my fears.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: County Durham Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me today.

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

	Well done! Donation by Fran 16/10/07	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	You wouldn't catch me jumping of a bridge! Donation by Shaun Wilders (Cultrix) 05/10/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Brenda 21/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thats £20 as promised for being brave and an extra £5 for being gorgeous. Donation by Les Cowburn 21/09/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Geronimo! Donation by Alan Gerono 20/09/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck, you'll feel great afterwards!! Donation by Jayne Curry 14/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You can do anything...is anyone taking photo's? Donation by Dawn McNally 14/09/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. You can do it!!!! x Donation by Angie Dawson 14/09/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mel! X Donation by Sandra Gray 14/09/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Wish I could be there, but you know you can achieve anything you want to, so go for it. Donation by Mam xx 13/09/07	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	You know you can do it! Donation by Amanda 10/09/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You are very brave, good luck x Donation by Auntie Chris 06/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	GO FOR IT MEL.YOU CAN DO IT.WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU.X.X Donation by linda 02/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Reaching new heights in your personel develpment ,what a way to do it! you are a fantastic,brilliant Donation by lolly 27/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mel x Donation by Jane & Alex 21/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate xx Donation by Martin & Jane 19/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What's next? We should have a vote... Donation by Linda 15/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mel Love Joanne & Gary xxx Donation by Joanne 15/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Mel! If I can, I'll come and watch. Donation by Graeme Wood 15/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Down't look down and watch for pasing ships Donation by Les W 14/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	There will be a big hug waiting for you at the bottom. Love Honor & Steve Donation by Honor 12/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sarah and Paul Nicholson 25/07/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Hold on tight! Donation by Stephen Hammersley 25/07/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Mark I'Anson 24/07/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Keep your eyes closed! Donation by Annie & John Hitchman 24/07/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	It's my birthday so it's bound to be a great day. Donation by John Hamilton 24/07/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mel - you're braver than I am! Donation by Maureen 24/07/07	£20.00
	As long as you don't expect me to do it as well! Have fun Donation by Gillian Stacey 19/06/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	There'll be no stopping you now, Mel! Donation by Phil Wiggins 08/06/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Look at you go girl! You can acheive anything now! Donation by Nicola Cook 08/06/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£755.00
Offline donations:	£192.31
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£207.31

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