Mike Scholes is fundraising for St Dunstan's

Mike Scholes's Fundraising Page

north pole trek and marathon

on 07/04/2010

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Raising money for

St Dunstan's

Charity Registration No. 216227

Since 1915, St Dunstan's has brought hope and inspiration to generations of ex-Service men and women who have served their country and become blind. St Dunstan's training, care and continued support has helped thousands of visually impaired people to lead fulfilling lives.

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Mike Scholes

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Raised: 10%

Target: £50,000.00
Raised so far: £4,846.25

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My story

I became severely sight impaired in November 2007 and had to give up my ballooning business. St Dunstan's has helped me considerably to adjust to this sudden change in my life.

At the beginning of April 2010 I will be trekking the last degree to the geographic North Pole in a small group led by David Hempleman-Adams. I will be pulling a sledge with my food, clothing, tent and survival kit for about 60 miles over rugged and difficult terrain in extreme conditions. As the Arctic is a mass of ice drifting on the sea, the trek may be considerably longer. My website www.northpole2010.org has more info and lots of pictures.

On 25th April I will be running in the Virgin London Marathon. I am attempting these tough challenges to raise funds for St Dunstan's. Please will you sponsor me by making a donation through this page which is totally secure. If you're a UK taxpayer, 25% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation.

	Donation by Jo Morris 25/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We met you at the medphys dept in Newcastle... good luck, at least your beer will be pre-chilled when you get there! Donation by Jen and Jamie 09/11/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Go for it Mike! Donation by Bill MacKinnon 03/11/09	£20.00
	hi mike good luck on the trek it was nice to meet you at barn green Donation by barbara carpenter 01/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Mike, I met you at Success in Sussex when I presented a couple of weeks ago. You are a true inspiration and I wish you all the luck in the world. Donation by Jennie Harland-Khan 31/10/09	£10.00
	Wishing you success on a truly amazing adventure. Donation by Christine Ostlund 28/10/09	£10.00
	Hi Mike We both still remember the great time in Albuquerque. Good luck next year Donation by Malcolm & Maria Mitchell 28/10/09	£250.00
	Hi Mike, we met in Metz and you told me about the fantastic adventure you had planned (and the many you'de already had) wow, good luck mate!!! Donation by Ken Lowry 21/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mike. Roena and Peter Gooch Donation by Roena Gooch 07/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Enjoyed a great balloon flight with you and my 90- year old mother seven years ago. You are agreat inspiration. Go for it and Good Luck! Donation by ron skinner 06/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Mike:We spoke at the Health Club,very well done,courage=inspiration hope you have a decent set of thirmals for your next project. Donation by JIM TURNBULL 05/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go for it Mike you are an inspiration for us all. Donation by Allen & Joyce Golledge 26/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Catherine Wraith 25/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck with all your efforts -what an amazing person you are! Donation by Caron Buckingham 23/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Found a 50 Euro note and here it is in real money. Donation by Meath balloon 20/09/09	£41.25 + £11.63 Gift Aid
	just seen you on the north run and think what you do is an inspiration to every one Donation by christopher thornton 20/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Saw you on the TV, well done, heres our donation, hope this will help! Donation by Louise and Hayley 20/09/09	£20.00
	Wow! Best of luck! x Donation by Vicki Howard 20/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mike Donation by Michael O'Malley 20/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Just saw your interview at the great north run. Good luck! Donation by Steven Rose 20/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Saw you on the TV coverage of the Great North Run - Good Luck Donation by Erika O'Brien 20/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on GNR run - good luck with North Pole Challenge Donation by Keith Luxon 20/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Mike just watched your inspirational North Run interview. Can I contact you about my proposed MSc dissertation ‘Visually Impaired at work’? Good Luck. Donation by Geoff Settle 20/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You're a real champion Mike - keep it up! Good luck - Robin Donation by Robin Batchelor 17/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mike- I met you at Eastbourne air show and promised you a donation! Donation by Angie Hemlin 03/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Barking! Have fun! Donation by G-WHOT 01/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck. Donation by Anon 31/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Crazy but good luck anyway! Donation by Anon 29/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mike, so good to meet you in McDonalds (training fodder) in London last week, please keep us posted with your success stories Donation by carole doyle 12/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mike, looking forward to hearing how the adventure goes. Donation by Lynn Tulip 07/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£856.25
Offline donations:	£3,990.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£154.07

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