Philip Cole is fundraising for Dogs For The Disabled

Philip Cole's Fundraising Page

Dogs For The Disabled- Trek Machu Picchu

on 12/09/2009

Philip on a trek to the Iguazu Falls

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Raising money for

Dogs For The Disabled

Charity Registration No. 1092960

Dogs for the Disabled trains dogs to help disabled people live life more independently. Each dog is trained in practical tasks such as opening and closing doors, helping a person undress, even emptying the washing machine. In addition they provide confidence, companionship and break down barriers to the outside world.

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Philip Cole

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Raised: 110%

Target: £2,900.00
Raised so far: £3,182.31

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My story

Thanks very much for visiting my Trek Machu Picchu fundraising page. I am really pleased you have visited - my chosen charity Dogs For The Disabled desperately needs to raise funds to train puppies to be assistance dogs for disabled people and autistic children across the UK. These brilliant dogs (once trained) help those in need with many things most of us take for granted and, more importantly, can give a disabled person the confidence to venture out of their home where they can often feel a prisoner.

The trek will most definitely NOT be a holiday, but will be a difficult challenge partly due to the high altitude and also the steep terrain. However it will also be a wonderful opportunity and unique experience and I'm determined to succeed in this challenge.

Any amount, no matter how small or large, will be gratefully appreciated by Dogs For The Disabled and all the people it helps. It will also spur me on when the going gets tough and the air gets thin and will help me reach the end of the trek with a smile on my face (and possibly a limp!).

So please dig deep into your pockets and sponsor me now.

Thank you! Philip

Thank you too to my business sponsors:-

Thai Nice Restaurant (Acton)

Sam's Brasserie (Chiswick)

And to my off-line sponsors:-

Sue Nicholls; Karen Harms; Christine Mackness; Joan Watts; Susannah Wass; Sir Charles Mackerras; Diana Weiss; Eileen Offord; Merlin & Carrie Lewis; Robert Rattray; Dennis & Judy Jenks; Kate Binnie and my mum & dad.

(Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Dogs For The Disabled gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.)

	Just imagine Billy is there pulling you along! Donation by Marilynn Moss 23/08/09
	Brilliant effort - good luck and never mind the bunions. Donation by Jane & Charles 15/06/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	thought this number looked good Bo) Donation by KK 11/06/09	£15.31 + £4.32 Gift Aid
	Saw these dogs in action at Crufts - fantastic!! Donation by Di & Vanessa 19/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	thought it would be fun to push your fund into the next hundred Donation by jill morris 07/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Such a good thing to do - brilliant. Happy to put some pennies your way. lots of love and good luck. Donation by Alison McGillivray 19/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Doggy power rules! Donation by Ian Giddons 16/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Jon & Manu 16/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	great cause! good luck! Donation by Malcolm Martineau 15/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Up you go!! good luck! Woof woof Donation by Isabel Murphy 13/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck. Donation by Mark & Louise 12/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	I think it is magnificent what you are doing. Wishing you best of luck. Donation by N Miricioiu 07/03/09	£100.00
	Go Philip! Donation by Gyorgyi and Tom 06/03/09	£100.00
	Go for it Philip...........well done you! Donation by Philly Bignall 23/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck with it Philip! Donation by Sarah Hughes 19/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We're looking forward to seeing the photos, have a wonderful time. Donation by Wendy & Dane 18/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done you. Same amount as for Sean's marathon - and same bonus. No pressure Sean!! Donation by Susie Pover 12/02/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	I could come as your Sherpa Tenzing. Donation by DJ 08/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	I am so impressed & envious. Well done ! Donation by Vivien Cantor 07/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Philip Donation by mary mccormack 05/02/09	£20.00
	Good for you, Philip. Sounds like a wonderful adventure and a geat cause. Donation by Lulu 04/02/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Just watch out for the mosquitos, vicious brutes . Go Philip !! Donation by Jennifer Stork 04/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Darling.....bubbles for you too on your return, and plenty of them!! Donation by Alipops 02/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We predict buns of steel after this! Good Luck honey! Donation by David & Gerry 02/02/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Woof! Donation by Julian and Judith 02/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Your legs were made for walking Donation by Jeremy White 01/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	What a great trip, enjoy and good luck Donation by Claire Hill 28/01/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Staropramen in advance will definitely help ease the pain x Donation by A Cheap Scottish Tart 28/01/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Get those gorgeous legs working darling! Have you seen The Motorcycle Diaries...x Donation by Vivienne Bill & Alexia 28/01/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Glad to see I haven't put you off dogs. Woof!!!! Donation by phoebe kielty 27/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,172.31
Offline donations:	£1,010.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£491.42

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