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Hi, my name is Paul Hardaker, in May 2011 I plan on sailing around Great Britain single handed with an African Grey parrot to raise money for the Crohns and Colitis UK charity.

I have been diagnosed with Crohns for about ten years now and I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones , as up until now I have had only a few stays in hospital due to 'flare ups'.

There are many a child / adult suffering horrendously with this disease, it is still a very grey area and hopefully any monies that I can raise will be put to good use.

I am updating my blog at www.zuma-paul.blogspot.com, feel free to follow, as the trip will be a lot easier with all the support.

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Crohn's and Colitis UK

Crohn's and Colitis UK

Charity Registration No. 1117148 (England & Wales) and SC038632 (Scotland)

Crohn’s and Colitis UK is the new name for The National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (NACC). Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis often start in teenagers and young adults and last a lifetime. The Charity provides support to those affected and raises funds for research into a cure.

Donations 87

Sorry it's so late. Promised this on quayside in Padstow. Very well done.

Donation by Godfrey O'Donnell on 17/11/11

£30.00

Paul, Congratulations. I'm planning on doing a circumnavigation in my 22' Hurley next year and have followed your adventure with interest! Simon

Donation by Simon Sethi on 06/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Many congratualtions Paul and Finlay! Met you at the Arbroath Seafest and we were blown away with your determination to succeed. John and Kate

Donation by Kate Lorimer on 31/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Paul - In life, many people talk and very few act!! You should be really proud of yourself!!

Donation by Michael Carey on 24/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Brilliant. Very well done (but guess the parrot did most of the hard work)

Donation by Malcolm @ Jeanneau Owners Network on 21/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Hey Paul, Great job!!(Also with the line around the prop!) We met in Douglas. No more sailing then??

Donation by Jackie & David Brown on 18/10/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Congratulations Paul. Full of admiration for your courage and perseverence. Leslie Kane Yacht Aquarius Troon

Donation by Leslie Kane on 18/10/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Best Wishes from Bootle Shore. There are moorings at Ravenglass if you ever need one.

Donation by Andy Waring on 17/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Well done Capt'n!! and welcome home :) x

Donation by diane ammudsen on 17/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Congratulations Paul, fantastic personal achievement and great to see you back in one piece in Liverpool. Next challenge is to get the Merc running!!

Donation by Eric Kayll on 17/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 16/10/11

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

An inspiration to us all. A fantastic achievement for a very modest man. Well done Paul.

Donation by Liam Deveney and family on 16/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Well Done Cuz x

Donation by emma bourne on 16/10/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

So proud to have met you Paul and of course, Finley. Hope all goes well when the voyage is finished. Well done from me and Malcolm

Donation by Catriona Trott on 14/10/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Hope you and Finlay are continuing to keep each other going. Good to meet you for your positive outlook. Nearly there!!! :))) Good luck!!!!

Donation by Christine Fyfe on 12/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Great effort Paul, you have done really well and i've enjoyed following your exploits this year. Cheers Shaun.

Donation by Shaun Picknell on 11/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Hi Paul I'm also a Paul Hardaker and have been following your trip with interest. Your journey has been astonishing - really well done. Paul H.

Donation by Paul Hardaker on 11/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

well done paul, nearly home!

Donation by Tina on 10/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Paul, sorry for the late donation, you are doing so well and now so close to home! See you and Finley soon xx

Donation by Tracey & Paul Ellis on 10/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Hi Paul, You are nearly home now so enjoy your last few days at sea & well done you!! Love Deb & Stu x

Donation by Debra DOYLE on 10/10/11

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

Hi Paul, we work with Lisa and have been getting updates of your travels daily. Well done and best wishes for the rest of your trip

Donation by Linda and Gail on 25/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Great to see pictures of Finley on the Caledonian. Nearly home. Good luck.

Donation by Michael Clarke on 18/09/11

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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Great to meet you, missed you in Largs. Hope you get a good trip to Liverpool. if Zuma gets uncomfortable in gales sleep on Brandy, K35.

Donation by Andy Taylor on 13/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Hoping to see you ALL back on Kerrera very soon ! lots of love Colin & Pauline

Donation by Pauline Taylor on 06/09/11

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Paul, you are doing a good job. Were enyoing very much to meet you in Eyemouth. Next year around?? Best Regards Big Spender.

Donation by Gerard Westmeijer on 21/08/11

£20.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,055.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,055.00
  • Gift Aid£700.90

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