Richard Beach is fundraising for Camp Simcha

Richard Beach - on the 4th Plinth in Trafalgar Square

(actual view of me on plinth may vary)

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Raising money for

Camp Simcha

Charity Registration No. 1044685

When a child has a serious illness, unforgettable experiences have the power to lift spirits and to give vital strength and energy for the challenges that lie ahead. It's a simple goal and it's the reason Camp Simcha exists - to improve the quality of life of Jewish children with serious illnesses, such as Leukaemia, Muscular Dystrophy and Dysautonomia, and to provide them with the unforgettable experiences that they and their families deserve.

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Richard Beach

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09/07/2014

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Raised: 102%

Target: £1,200.00
Raised so far: £1,218.88

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My story

On August 21st 2009, between 8am and 9am, I will be a major artwork in the centre of London. Well, sort of. As many of you may be aware, the empty "Fourth Plinth" in Trafalgar Square is being occupied by 2,400 'ordinary Britons' for one hour each over 100 days this summer (see www.oneandother.co.uk - live webcam 24/7); the brainchild of Antony "I designed the Angel of the North you know" Gormley.

And I've decided to use my hour of history to raise a wad of cash for the amazing people at Camp Simcha. And since you're reading this, there's a good chance that you're about to help me do just that.

Here's the deal: I'm going to be doing the only 'party trick' I have (that can be done in public anyway) - drawing a map of the world, freehand, from memory. A really good one. You donate money, and you get yourself on the map in any location you choose. Tell me who you are and where you want to be and I'll show the world where you are!

For a bit of background on Camp Simcha, please see the link on the left of this page as well as the Camp Simcha website. The care and support it provides to both children and their families going through difficult times can make an enormous difference, whether it is the fun activities put on for the children, hospital and home visits, the ability to share with others going through similar experiences or simply knowing that there is somewhere and someone to turn to who cares and will be there to help when needed.

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	well done Richard.You should be very proud.Lots of love ,The Shaws xxx Donation by hayley shaw 28/08/09
	What an amazing mitzvah Richard - we are very proud of you xx Donation by Sandy & Alan Cohen 28/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Richard !! - Heard about this from Claude and watched your video...you did so well - a fantastic experience I'm sure !! Elise x Donation by Elise Saul 24/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	As a Geography graduate and soon to be teacher we're obviously very impressed!! Good luck with reaching the target. Hope to see you soon xxx Donation by Lauren and Simon 23/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wonderful project Richard! We're happy to add a bit. Donation by Norman and Rosalie Musicant 22/08/09	£10.00
	Well Done Richard.Long way to go to get a word in. Donation by Angie Jacobs 21/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done . Love Anna & Co xxx Donation by Anna Karger 21/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Stumbled across your plinth video and it made me smile, so to help you reach your target... Donation by Mel 21/08/09	£10.00
	well done Richard! Donation by joy dabby-joory 21/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Richard, I didn't want to publicize my donation on the plinth, but I've been watching you online and you are a star! Kol Hakavod to you! Best wishes Donation by Claude Wolf 21/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ivette Sipos 20/08/09	£10.00
	Good luck! Put me in Cuba if its still avail! x Donation by Julia Marco 20/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Matthew Phillips 20/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Matt Ephgrave 18/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Ha, I can't wait to see you up there matey. Keep it real :-) Donation by Anthony Evans 18/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi Beachy What a fab idea. Will be at the sq to support you. Would you mind putting me in beautiful Bangladesh please. Best of luck Donation by Sohana Rifat 18/08/09
	Great stuf Rich. If no-one else has taken it, can we please have Barbados, otherwise, the KFC at Fleet Services on the M3 (southbound). Thanks. Donation by Simon, Suzy, Ethan and the pup 18/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dena Raffe 17/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Richard. Very worthwhile cause and great idea. Please put us in St. Thomas as it reminds us of our honeymoon! Donation by Laura, Matthew, Max & Zara Blayer 17/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Rich, Antalya,Turkey pls where we just came back from lovely hols..will do best to come down to see u in action x Donation by Gaby/Jonathan 16/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 16/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Richard from Frankie and Jeffrey Galinsky Donation by Frankie Galinsky 15/08/09	£20.00
	Do take time out from drawing to enjoy the amazing atmosphere (something I didn't do enough of)! Please put us in Chicago visiting our good friends. Donation by Iain & Amanda Blakeley 13/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Top work Beachy!!! I'll have Thailand please...all of it!!! Donation by Oli Manning 13/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Rich, hope the Sun shines on you. Paris for us please!! Donation by Da Levitan's 12/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I hope it stays dry Donation by Steven Jaffe 12/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 11/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Richard :) Please put us on South Africa! Donation by Aly, Brian, Ryan, Taryn & Maya 11/08/09	£10.00
	Good Luck - Can you put us in Mauritius please as that is where we would have liked to have our honeymoon rather than Cornwall..... xxxx Donation by Emma & Kris Babb 11/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done mate - hope you have fun. If you could find Rarotonga for me - that would be great. Looks nice there.. Donation by Adam Bailey 11/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,068.88
Offline donations:	£150.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£254.94

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