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River Ure source to sea kayak paddle in memory of Kate Stainsby
In memory of: Kate Stainsby
£3,385.00 raised
146 donations
My Target:
£3,385.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/paddletheURE
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Jason Raper and James Barnes's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text ENPT50 £10
to 70070
My story
On new years day 2012 a truly inspiring person, Kate Stainsby died in an accident while Kayaking in the Yorkshire Dales. Kate was an amazing women who will live on in the memories of many. Kate will be remembered by all who knew her for her infectious positivity, her love of life, and her adventurous spirit. She participated wholeheartedly in everything she did, including kayaking in Canada, France, Slovenia and New Zealand as a much loved member of York Canoe Club. Outside of kayaking, she also travelled the world in a variety of ways, including a 10 month circumnavigation of the world in a 72 foot racing yacht as part of the 2004 Global Challenge race. She loved a ‘muddy blast’ on her mountain bike, and instigated many an exciting day out in the countryside.
Jason was paddling with Kate the day of the accident but was further down the stretch of river when the tragedy took place. As we have become to expect, the emergency services were phenomenal and the services of the The Great North Air ambulance played a huge role in the rescue efforts.
Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of all involved, Kate sadly died in Preston Royal Infirmary, surrounded by her adoring family. However, even in death Kates finest qualities emerged. As a registered organ doner, Kate gave what is thought to be 20 other people a second chance in life, and in doing so prevented their loved ones experiencing what must be one, of life’s toughest challenges.
For anyone who participates in Kayaking within Yorkshire or even wider afield, the river Ure will undoubtedly be place of many happy memories. It offers everything from the waterfalls at Asgarth, grade 2-3 white water sections around Slenningford and beautiful touring through the Yorkshire Dales, before changing its name to the River Ouse. From here the Ouse works its way through York and Goole before changing its name yet again to the Humber and finally entering the North Sea at Spun Point around 160 Miles from where it began near Hawes.
The River Ure seems like a fitting challenge in Kates memory and a group of paddlers will begin their decent on 09 March and aim to paddled to the North sea in 3 days.
The aim of this paddle is to try and raise some awareness of the life saving results of Organ Donation for which more information can be found at
http://www.uktransplant.org.uk
As donating your organs is not something everyone is able to do, we are also raising money for The Great North Air ambulance. Although we all hope to never require the services of the helicopter, the truth is that you will be very lucky if you don’t know of somebody that does. Undoubtedly the services they provide give the best possible chance for the unfortunate people in need and without charitable donations they would not exist so please give generously at:
http://www.justgiving.com/paddletheURE
Whether you give to both these honourable causes, just one or none, maybe you can come cheer us on or join us on the river.
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My charity
Great North Air Ambulance Service
Charity Registration No. 1092204
Providing emergency medical cover for the North of England, North Yorkshire and Cumbria an area of approximately 5500 square miles with a population of 3.5 million people, the Great North Air Ambulance has time and time again established the need for an Air Ambulance. It is our aim to provide the best quality of care to the people of our region.
Donations 146
My thoughts are with Kate and her family.Her no messing and big smile got us round india. She sounds an inspirational woman & mum.
Donation by Shona Bradley on 25/07/12
£20.00
Great effort from you both. Your work has been inspirational.
Donation by Harry Watson on 25/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Ian Schramm on 30/04/12
£5.00
Well done to you both, finally got around to donating. Good to see that poloing has been put to good use!
Donation by Mat Bloomfield on 19/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 13/04/12
Thanks to the following Julie Dunstone, Donald & Rebecca, Mark & Anna, Paul Sellars, Ken & Margaret & Phil Puckrin. for their donations
Donation by jason raper on 10/04/12
£95.00
Well done Jim
Donation by Garry Buffam on 23/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done and congratulations!
Donation by Matthew Hardwick on 21/03/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
thank you to all who donated. we did 160 miles in 55 hours it was an amazing feeling stepping on the beach at spurn point.
Donation by jason raper on 20/03/12
Great Achievement and a Wonderful thing to do.
Donation by Very Proud Mum on 20/03/12
Well done James and Jason you completed a Real Challenge. love from Auntie Sue
Donation by Anonymous on 20/03/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Thank you for your hard work, done in true Kate spirit!
Donation by Joy Kirsten Jackson on 17/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Big well done chaps. A great achievement for a very worthy cause.
Donation by Mick Duffin on 15/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 15/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
A very worthwhile cause; well done lads!
Donation by Aunty Teresa on 14/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 14/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I didn't know Kate, but her gift was very generous. She's made huge difference even after her tragic passing.
Donation by Summit to Sea on 14/03/12
£38.00
+ £9.50 Gift Aid
A very worthy cause.
Donation by Andy Elliott on 14/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
A deserving cause glad to help
Donation by Andy Money on 14/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
A real pleasure paddling with you. Ken & Fi at 1st Wet&Wild Outdoor Adventures Sports
Donation by Ken Oliver on 14/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good effort lads! Well done!
Donation by Martyn Sollars on 13/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done guys. Didn't know Kate, but I have a heart problem, and know people waiting for transplant. I can only say thank you on their behalf.
Donation by Janet Brown on 12/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 12/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
We had the pleasure of knowing Kate through my Sis, Amy and Roy. She was and is a huge inspiration. All the best with your big challenge!
Donation by Ben, Nic, Izzy and Milly Hayes on 12/03/12
Well done guys.
Donation by Kelly allars(jons sister) on 12/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,385.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£3,385.00
- Gift Aid£775.25
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