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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
Best of luck guys!
Donation by Jim Pullen on 05/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck, Hope all goes well at the weekend.
Donation by Amanda K on 05/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Well done guys and remember the great times while doing it!
Donation by Chris Hayton on 05/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck lads
Donation by Anonymous on 05/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Go for it Jason & Barnsey. I was really impressed with your training etc. Hope you get good conditions for the day! x
Donation by Paula V on 05/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hope the paddle goes well - what a great way to raise money for a very worthy cause in memory of Kate who was a brilliant friend to all of us.
Donation by Tim, Catherine, Alex & Abigail Clarke on 05/03/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Good luck to you both
Donation by Katie Warren on 04/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck for such a worthwhile cause and for Kate's memory.
Donation by Dianne Illingworth/Betty Waudby,Swinton on 03/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck guys.
Donation by Darren Chapman & Molly Crisp on 29/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck both of you, such a fantastic cause. Well done and all the best :-)
Donation by Jess Lewis on 28/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Have fun guys Be thinking of you and Kate All the Best
Donation by Claire O on 28/02/12
We have happy memories of spending time with Kate. Well done guys x Niki and Bill
Donation by Nicola Norman on 28/02/12
All the best for the trip.
Donation by Larry on 28/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I have many good memories of Kate from my time at York Canoe Club. A worthy cause and the very best of luck with the challenge boys.
Donation by Mike Davies on 28/02/12
Kate was a great role model in my early years of paddling. Well done boys for stepping up to do something special for a good cause. Good luck!
Donation by Lowri Davies on 28/02/12
Good luck guys. Very thoughtful of you too !
Donation by Josh Jones on 27/02/12
£3.00
+ £0.75 Gift Aid
Sorry its not much - I don't have a job but good luck guys - its a great cause!
Donation by Ellie Wildbore on 27/02/12
£5.00
A great effort in memory of a fantastic woman! Good luck guys and stay safe. Alice & Lew xx
Donation by Alice & Lew on 27/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Get in Jason. What a superstar you are attempting such a feat. Good Luck.
Donation by Anonymous on 26/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
For a good cause and in memory of a great woman. Good luck
Donation by Sanne Roberts on 24/02/12
Good luck guys. Well done for organising this, what a great cause.
Donation by Richard Meers on 23/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Best of Luck to you both. An excellent cause.
Donation by Bryn L on 23/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
A great cause and a really nice thing to do.
Donation by John Barnes on 22/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck for such a great and worthy cause. This brings it in at over £1000, well done. From Dan & Emily :)
Donation by Daniel Etherington on 21/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Hi great cause hope you raise loads
Donation by Lyn Burns on 21/02/12
£10.00
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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