Joanne's Arctic Challenge Feb 20th - 26th, 2012
Event: Arctic Dogsledding Challenge 2012 between 27/02/2012 and 04/03/2012
Team Members: Joanne Leslie
£3,405.00 raised of £4,000.00 target
53 donations
My Target:
£4,000.00
£3,405.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
As some of you know, this is my second attempt at a charity challenge...last time I planned to run the New York marathon but ended up with surgery on my neck due to a very inconvenient disc prolapse!
This just makes me more determined to succeed this time and the cause is one that is very close to my heart.
My goal is to raise vital funds for Battersea Dog and Cats Home, one of Britain's oldest charities, that has cared for more than 3 million animals since it was established in 1860. Battersea's aim is to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help and their dedication to animals means that they are reliant on support and donations from the general public.
So, what have I let myself in for?...
I have decided to take on the challenge of crossing the arctic circle in the very North of Norway before I am too old and crumbly to handle the physical challenges that entails, as well as the extreme weather conditions...anyone that knows me knows I hate the cold and snow and we're talking up to minus 30 here! I will be responsible for my own pack of huskies and sled and will be covering approximately 135 miles over 5 days. Accommodation will be basic (long-drop toilets!) and success will depend on fitness, stamina and teamwork between participants and dogs...gulp..
Please support my endeavours. I am passionate about all animals and dogs in particular and feel that as a nation of so-called animal-lovers we have a duty to protect and care for animals that have been abused and abandoned by people unwilling or unable to take on the responsibilities of pet ownership.
On behalf of all the animals and myself - THANK YOU X
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My charity
The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Charity Registration No. 206394
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s vision is of a world where all dogs and cats are in caring and permanent homes. The Home is a charity that aims never to turn away a dog or cat in need of our help. We reunite lost dogs and cats with their owners and, when we can’t do this, we care for them until new homes can be found for them.
Donations 53
Well done Joanne from everyone at Forster Group
Donation by Forster Roofing Services Ltd on 17/04/12
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Amazing, what a test for the poor dogs! Good Luck and safe journey. Val and Neil
Donation by valerie pumford on 17/03/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Sorry its very late! Love Gillian
Donation by Gillian Elliott on 15/03/12
£77.00
+ £19.25 Gift Aid
good luck, don't get cold!
Donation by Steve & Dagmar on 21/02/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Sorry its not much Jo. Will be thinking of you. Stay safe, keep warm and have fun! Remember your thermals! =D teeheehee. Love Barney. xxx
Donation by Sarah Barnes on 20/02/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by amigo on 20/02/12
£115.00
Have a great time Jo.
Donation by Jim Gordon on 18/02/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Impressed and jealous. We just hope the thermal underwear does what it says on the tin.
Donation by Alasdair and Margie on 15/02/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Take care Jo! Remember to come back with all your fingers and toes! Xxxx
Donation by Anonymous on 15/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hope it doesn't get too cold for you...
Donation by GMFVAT on 14/02/12
£250.00
All the best Joanne such a worthy cause..x
Donation by jayne nairn on 14/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hi Jo, Good luck im sure you'll be fine. see you when you get back Take care Claire xx
Donation by Claire Anderson on 13/02/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck mate - I'm mighty proud of you!
Donation by Rikki Mistry on 30/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Jo - and well done for undertaking such an amazing venture for such a good cause! x
Donation by Conor & John on 30/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Best of luck. xxx
Donation by Hugh Edwards on 26/01/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Hi Jo darling,so proud of you!!!! Be careful ,mind the polar bears and come home in one piece,love you xxx
Donation by Barbara Titmarsh on 24/01/12
£20.00
Ooh, the cats and dogs of Battersea owe you a huge debt of gratitude on account of your Arctic frolic.
Donation by Mary Pitcairn on 24/01/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Hi Joanne. My friend Dan Richardson told me about this. What a fantastic idea!! Good luck!!
Donation by Keith Chanter on 22/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
What an adventurer! Well done and enjoy every minute!!! Best wishes, Laura, David and family xxx
Donation by David Doulton on 20/01/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Go get 'em Jo Jo! XX
Donation by Dan Richardson on 20/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Wishing you Good Luck on your exciting adventure ! Nikki & Rudo xx
Donation by Nikki Murdoch on 19/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck on your adventure, we are looking forward to hearing all about it on your return.
Donation by Jeannette & Brian on 19/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Hi Jo, What a great challenge. Good luck and have lots of fun. Dougie, Judy, Sara, Amy and Kirsty xx
Donation by Dougie Morrison on 19/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck for you arctic adventure.
Donation by Tony & Sharon on 19/01/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Best of Luck Jo, every little helps x
Donation by Anonymous on 19/01/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£3,185.00
- Offline donations£220.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£3,405.00
- Gift Aid£275.00
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