Richard Ellera is fundraising for National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

The Thames Kayak Challenge

Kayaking the River Thames

on 22/03/2008

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Team members:

Richard, Simon, Tom and Steve

Raising money for

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Charity Registration No. 216401 and SC037717

The NSPCC's purpose is to end cruelty to children and our vision is of a Society where all children are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential. In September 2008, the NSPCC launched its Child’s Voice Appeal to answer more children’s cries for help. Every day, thousands of children and young people need to talk to ChildLine about a problem they face, while hundreds of caring adults call the NSPCC Helpline, worried about a child’s safety.

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Richard Ellera

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Raised: 192%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,882.45

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My story

Hello and welcome to our fundraising page.

At 19.20 on Saturday the 22nd March myself and three friends (Tom Brunwin, Steve Hermes and Simon Biddle) reached Teddington Lock after 37hours and 20minutes of continuous kayaking. This marked the end of a journey that began some 135miles and 44 locks upstream on the River Thames at Cricklade.

The aim of the challenge was to paddle the entire length of the non-tidal Thames. Certain conditions were attached- firstly this was to be completed non-stop (no sleep allowed until the finish), completely self sufficientely (all supplies, kit, food and water to be carried on board) and more bizarrely no kayak training was permitted before we started.

To make things more interesting we managed to pick a weekend that provided rain, sleet, hail ,snow, high winds and sub zero temperatures continuously for the whole 37hours. Nevertheless the team pushed through and with the knowledge of the great level of support behind us there was no chance of us stopping until we had completed the challenge.

Firstly thanks to everyone who has supported us so far and for all those still interested in donating then please support our efforts through donating to the NSPCC. This charity has been chosen through appreciation of the work that they perform but also in memory of Oliver Griffin, a friend of ours who recently tragically passed away.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: NSPCC 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 us now

Many thanks for your continued support.

Rich

	Welldone-thats a great result -- and no snoozing on board! Donation by The Mitchells 08/05/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	well done congratulations simon and team Donation by Burway Vets Sunday Club 27/04/08	£33.60
	Well done! Donation by Eleanor and Ron Bagshaw 19/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	What an amazing (crazy!) achievement, well done! Donation by Fiona McDonald 17/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry it's so late - technical difficulties! Well done! x Donation by Kate Piddington 13/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done mate Donation by John Gately 08/04/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	We're impressed, Well done! Donation by Richard & Jo Cook 05/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	congratulations simon and the rest of the team Donation by Gran, Uncle M, Auntie C plus 04/04/08	£28.00 + £7.90 Gift Aid
	well done on a fantastic achievement Donation by Mrs Biddle's work colleagues and others 04/04/08	£115.00 + £32.44 Gift Aid
	congratulations well done guys Donation by lucy Biddle's work colleagues 04/04/08	£72.10 + £20.34 Gift Aid
	Very impressive indeed. Well done. Donation by Ross Lane 04/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Wayne Southwood 03/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done Steve! x Donation by Jane Bassett 31/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Beast and the boys! (Wanted to make sure you finished it before parting with the dosh! hee Donation by Anna 30/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fantastic work, well done chaps! Donation by Daisy Thornton 28/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done the four of you!!! Donation by Arthur and Margaret, 28/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done! Donation by EJ 27/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done rich and team,what a great challenge and worthwhile cause!! wow! well done :)) Donation by shona mogg 27/03/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Unbelievable Donation by Paul Korolkiewicz 27/03/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done young men! Worthwhile cause . Donation by Auntie Piera Muller 26/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Glad you finally grew some Donation by Kimmy 26/03/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Absolutely awesome x Donation by Ronni 26/03/08	£33.75 + £9.52 Gift Aid
	You're a legend! Donation by Bean 26/03/08	£5.00
	Congrats Tom, sounds like bloody hard work. Donation by Jamie Watters 25/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done Donation by Claire aw 24/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Steve and team - what a fantastic achievement, so proud of you all. Donation by Anona and Peter 24/03/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good job :) Donation by hetal 24/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by AP 23/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Auntie Mandy & Natalie 23/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Really well done guys, it was such a good thing you did this weekend! Donation by John 23/03/08	£135.00 + £38.08 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,582.45
Offline donations:	£300.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£683.93

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