Paul Larkin is fundraising for Grace House Children's Hospice Appeal

Paul Larkin's Fundraising Page

Ben Nevis Challenge

on 27/06/2009

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Raising money for

Grace House Children's Hospice Appeal

Charity Registration No. 1100682

GRACE HOUSE APPEAL is a charity raising funds to build a children's hospice to serve children and their families across the North East. There are over 1200 children in the region who have life-limiting and terminal conditions. These children cannot be cured and are not expected to reach adulthood.

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Paul Larkin

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Raised: 27%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £270.00

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Despite my advanced age and weary bones I managed to complete the quest to climb Ben Nevis last year. It was the hardest physical challenge I have completed in my life, topping even watching my wife give birth (twice).

It was a long, painful slog to the top in driving rain, which turned to snow near the summit (at the end of June!). It took me 9 hours. I am still paying the price with sore knees, back and ego (my wife beat me by two hours!).

So, I hear you ask, why am I doing it again? To be quite honest, I haven't got a clue, except that it will raise some money for a very good cause - Grace House North East Children's Hospice Appeal.

Donating is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Grace House will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.

	You're a sucker for pain - or is it the glory? Best of luck Donation by Giles Ingram 17/07/09
	i think you are milking the sympathy a bit, but well done all the same! Donation by Lotty Craigs 02/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best wishes. It's for a great cause Donation by Paul Callaghan 22/06/09	£25.00
	Its only 10 miles, my kids can do 15! I think you should do it twice carrying a caber. Good luck mate Donation by Jim Telfer 19/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paul Donation by Jane McHugh 14/06/09	£10.00
	Come on! It's a stroll!! Donation by Jules Preston 13/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go for it tiger! Donation by Tom and Judy 12/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	it cost me more in physio to fix my hip then I raised in sponsorship!! I take my hat off to you Paul Good Luck Donation by Lesley 11/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Please don't do it wearing a kilt. Donation by Tom Maxfield 11/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	You're on! (Although I may need to call Boulmer at the to pick me up!) Donation by Helen Woods 11/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£270.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£66.28

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