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Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £840.00
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My story

 

"It was 20 Years Ago Today..."

So said popular beat combo The Beatles. And way back in September 1988 I set off with four others on the final expedition for my Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award, a four day, 50 miles hike in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

...And now I've done it again!!

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SO WE DID IT!... AND JUST WANT TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SPONSORED VICKY AND ME

We set off as the North of England was being battered by rain and although we had to cut short day one due to the weather and the time and energy spent crossing torrents of water on the moors near Ribblehead we completed the walk on Tuesday.

The plan...

Around 6th September 2008 me and my fantastic 'Director of Logistics' the very wonderful Vicky Barker...plan to retrace the route of that  expedition undertaken by myself and four other intrepid young people from Chesterfield Activity Centre Duke of Edinburgh's Award Group back in 1988.

I'll be raising money for YHAs 'Breaks4Kids' scheme. This allow's financially disadvantaged children and young people opportunities to enjoy the benefits of social, recreational and educational activities at  YHA centres. You can find out more at http://www.breaks4kids.co.uk/

So thanks for visiting my fundraising page... I'll post more information soon.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: YHA and it's Breaks4Kidsscheme  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.

So please sponsor me now!

Update - September 1st

Fantastic news - youve only gone and done it. We've broken over the £500 barrier!!!!! Thanks to everyone who's sponsored us...And it is an us too as Vicky has put a load of work into this before we've even set off (my round first then VJ!).

Right the kit is all packed now so roll on Saturday morning.. see you on the otherside...

Oh..and Apart from collecting about 1.50 for aschool sposored walk about 30 years ago I've never tried to raise money for charity like this Cheers everyone but if I can do it ( sorry..we..) you can - so go on think of something stupid to do and have a crack at it..

Update August 27

A few finishing touches to the route cards (working out height gained for something known as  Naismiths Rule) however I realised that if you have an OS map taking up a whole table on a train full of commuters people don't sit near you..brilliant. Why didn't I know that when I lived in London....?

Looking forward to the walk..lovely part of the country where I lived for about 18 months. In fact an old colleague Angela from YHA Malham has just made the donation that takes me over £400.. with gift aid this is worth about £485!! It would be great if we hit the £500 mark which would be about 700 quid with gift aid. So cheers Anj and cheers everyone who's helped so far.... 

Roj

Update August 25

All looking good - and fear not I now have a new compass! Route cards are almost finalised and Vic has been working away sorting out loads of stuff. I'm really looking forward to it....

Update - August  12

Well it's all going quite well. I've had a few days in the hills and been on the bike. Just hoping that the weather in early September isn't like it's been this week. One other problem is that my compass appears to have given up the ghost and now points South when it should be pointing North - unless we've had a big switch around and no one told me..
Thanks to everyone who's sponsored me but can I say a special thanks to Jan Norton who I've never met but gets the YW4H newsletter I send out from work and sponsored me a £1 a mile fantastic stuff thanks Jan...

more soon

Roj.


Forgot about this, sorry. That's twice I've donated to my work (monetarily) this year... Donation by Knoxy 07/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Will there be t-shirts available of your victory face? Donation by Mark Richardson 05/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Roj. Same again in another 20 ? Donation by Simon H 04/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done both Donation by Pete White 30/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hearty congrats mate. Better l than n Donation by Denn 22/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Cheers all Donation by Roger Morford 22/09/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Well done, speccy. Congrats on the achievement. PS if you update the message blog that you are actually from the Midlands, I'll double the donation! Donation by MC Viking 18/09/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done guys! And in all that rain, ugh! Donation by Anne 14/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done mate! Mountain movies eh? Donation by Lightningwagg 12/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done guys. love the photo! Donation by The Barlows 11/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Roger and you look so happy in your picture too!!! Well done Mate!!!! Cxx Donation by Chloe Malik 11/09/08  

£50.00

late as always, but I hadn't forgotten my promise. Well done roj Donation by HS 10/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope I'm not too late... Well done to both of you! C x Donation by Clare O 09/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Nice one! Donation by Jon Boagey 08/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Bro ! Donation by vic romano 08/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done! you couldnt have chosen a better weekend weatherwise! Donation by Sue Houlton 08/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great work Guys x Donation by Mands 07/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done mate, hope you don't get too many blisters. Good luck from Me, Amber, Sunny and Silas xx Donation by Stu 05/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

It;s a little bit last minute as VJ set off just this morning - but go for it guys. Despite the weather!! Donation by Matthew Barker 05/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Roj!! And enjoy! Donation by Fran F 05/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You mad, mad Morf you! Have a wicked time. Xx Donation by Emma 05/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Morf! 50 miles, you must be mad!!! xx Donation by Sara Mounteney 05/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Roj Go! Will be with you in mind and spirit ..... no not that kind of spirit! Donation by Helena Ferrao-Read 04/09/08  

£3.50 + £0.99 Gift Aid

Rather you than me! Donation by Carolyn Oldfield 04/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope the weather is kind and good luck! Donation by Peta Halls 03/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sorry I'm missing out. Have a great time! I hope meester foooot holds up... Donation by Geoff Roberts 02/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both and I hope you have few blisters. From a fellow walker who has never managed 50 miles in 4 days Donation by Sue Yeomans 01/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck for next weekend Roj! Donation by Sarah Plowman 30/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck to you both, Roj won't need luck with Vicki on board! Have a great time and remember the blisters WILL heal eventually. Love from us both. X Donation by Lesley and Paul 30/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Nice one Roj. Remember it's the compass with the pointer thing on it you need, not the one with the sharp bit. Good luck! Donation by Jake 28/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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