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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
Good Luck lads!
Donation by James Mitchell on 08/03/12
£5.00
Donation by Tom Tindale on 08/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck lads.
Donation by Stephen Gaythorpe on 08/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Have a good paddle, good effort.
Donation by Craig Scott on 08/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done lads!
Donation by Matty Nicholas on 08/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Great cause!! Good luck guys.
Donation by Jack Duncanson on 08/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck
Donation by James Speake on 08/03/12
£10.00
Good luck!!
Donation by Aaron Blakeman on 08/03/12
£10.00
Good luck to both of you, be safe!!! x
Donation by Dawn Smith on 07/03/12
Great work boy's!
Donation by Thomas Gillings-Rice on 07/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Very best of luck - keep on paddling!
Donation by Mummy Hammond on 07/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Peter Montgomery on 07/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck boys! x
Donation by Claire Hammond on 07/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
In memory of Kate an amazing kayaker, friend and an inspiration to everyone she met. X
Donation by Anonymous on 07/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
good luck lads!
Donation by Martin Klinge on 07/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 07/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck guys! Weather is looking promising, although a bit short of water. Take care at Aysgarth and out at sea.
Donation by Christian Bouet on 07/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck with the paddle!
Donation by Alice on 06/03/12
Wishing you both the very best on your epic journey.
Donation by Vivienne Marsh on 06/03/12
Guys, good effort! we will see you on Saturday on the Ouse to support you along the way. Orna, Ian and Fionn xxx
Donation by Orna O'Toole on 06/03/12
Donation by Ed Cooper on 06/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
good luck and best wishes
Donation by anne rozenbroek on 06/03/12
You're doing Kate proud lads. Listen out for her when the going gets tough, she'll have a few choice words to encourage you, I know it! xxx
Donation by Amy, Roy & Lochy on 06/03/12
All the best boys! Good effort!
Donation by Jen Chrimes on 06/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck guys, great cause. Fingers crossed for some rain!
Donation by Bill Anderson on 05/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 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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