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Anne's Pedalo Challenge
£23,792.00 raised of £20,000.00 target
61 donations
My Target:
£20,000.00
£23,792.00 raised so far
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My story
Challenge Completed!
Message from Anne after completing the pedalo challenge: Well we did it, but the weather was not in our favour. We set off from Fell Foot Park at 9.30am with a good crowd sending us off. The wind changed direction so we were pedalling into the wind and against the current. It was grey with very dark clouds but fortunately only a slight drizzle. Because of the waves caused by passing steamers, each wave let water into the pedalo, so we had to keep bailing out using plastic bags and water bottles! Unfortunately the helium Union Jack balloons just lay on the water due to the wind direction and were impeding our progress so had to be removed at one point. It was very cold and therefore quite difficult to keep warm but I had two heat packs on my back, three thermal vests, three silver fibre tops, a woollen jacket, waterproof trousers and top and then a life jacket! Wet feet don’t help to keep you warm but I was determined to finish whatever the consequences. I also tried to take photos from the boat so had to take my gloves off. The water coming over the sides into the pedalo got my finger bandages somewhat wet which didn’t help. Don Gilet (BBC actor) was great, especially as he hadn’t been training as I had. He did get cramp with about a mile and a half to go but worked through it as he wasn’t going to let a 70 year old woman beat him! It was comforting to have a support boat close by, driven by my husband and Dr Mark Edwards, (rheumatologist in Southampton), who had volunteered to help out onboard in case of any emergency. It took 6 hours to complete the course and we were given a wonderful welcome by supporters at Bowness. The good news is that to date the challenge has raised over £21,000 with donations still coming! Thank you to everyone who has supported me.
The Challenge:
On Monday 11th June 2012, RSA founder and CEO Anne Mawdsley pedalled a pedalo on Lake Windermere from Fell Foot Park (National Trust) to Ferry Nab - a distance of 5 miles. According to Windermere's Tourist Board this had never been done before.
After the Husky Challenge in 2010 and the risks she has taken in the past, her doctors came up with the criteria for her 2012 challenge: it must not be minus 32º, she is not allowed to jump out of a plane and she must not run or walk. The first challenge was choosing a new challenge which ideally involved sitting down. Since visiting Lake Windermere to finalise the event, Anne had been warned of the dangers involved by the Lake Warden but it did not deter her!
As it is a two seater pedalo Anne needed a companion who would help to raise awareness through publicity with the media. For this she enlisted the help of actor Don Gilet, as she explained: “I was delighted when Don Gilet agreed to join me. For those of you who watch EastEnders, Don played the character of Lucas Johnson, the preacher turned bad guy! Don has appeared in many television shows including Streetmate, Babyfather, 55 Degrees North, The Line of Duty, Doctor Who, Casualty, Holby City, Silent Witness and The Bill”. More recently he appeared in the BBC drama series One Night.
Don also has a personal connection to both conditions. Earlier this year Anne attended and spoke at the funeral of 43 year old Roger Pemberton. Roger had Raynaud’s and scleroderma and Anne had known him since he was 18 and lived in Alsager.
Roger coped magnificently with his conditions over the years, especially after he moved to St Kitts in the West Indies. He managed to live a very normal life which was facilitated by the warm Caribbean climate - a boost to sufferers of these conditions. While in St Kitts, Roger worked as an IT lecturer, a regional consultant in Computer Studies and a graphics artist. He was also a talented musician.
In 2010 Roger’s condition rapidly deteriorated and he had a leg amputated in a desperate effort to save and extend his life. Regrettably he lost the battle in February 2011 to Raynaud’s and scleroderma and was laid to rest on March 7th. Don Gilet had been his school friend and met Anne at Roger’s funeral. It therefore seems very fitting that Don should support the event in Roger’s memory and we are most grateful to him. Roger's story highlights the ongoing need for research and awareness, something which the RSA aims to increase through the Cool Million campaign. Please support this cause by sponsoring Anne for this challenge.
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My charity
Raynaud's & Scleroderma Association
Charity Registration No. 326306
The RSA is a national charity providing vital support and advice to sufferers and their carers. It aims to promote a greater awareness of Raynaud's and scleroderma; raises funds for research and welfare projects and improves communication between doctors and patients.
Donations 61
In admiration for what you achieved
Donation by Oriole Goldsmith on 31/08/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Congratulations Anne!
Donation by Louise Parker on 30/07/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Great job Anne, shame you couldn't rely on the summer sunshine!
Donation by Lindsay Proffitt on 20/07/12
Well done Anne and Don. Thank you for doing this in memory of Roger.
Donation by Steve Whittall on 04/07/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Anne! An extraorinary achievement - your description of the event totally gripping!
Donation by Gisela Lindahl on 25/06/12
Donation by Robert Turnbull on 23/06/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Very well done Anne. You deserve an Olympic medal! Hope you've 'dried out' and 'warmed up' now
Donation by Pat Aitchison on 23/06/12
Congratulations, Anne.
Donation by Peter Harrison on 19/06/12
Amazing Ann , you are an inspiration to us all
Donation by lyn bickle on 18/06/12
£5.00
Well done Anne - a tremendous effort indeed in such poor weather conditions.
Donation by Grace Ewing on 15/06/12
Terriffic effort Anne & Don! Made all the more admirable by the challenging conditions of the day.
Donation by Sue Hazel on 15/06/12
Donation by Anonymous on 14/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Claire Spendlove on 14/06/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Congratulations on completing yet another challenge!
Donation by Bridget Griffiths on 13/06/12
Donation by Margaret Crutchley on 13/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
What an achievement ... yet again Anne! Well done!
Donation by Marina on 12/06/12
Donation by Anonymous on 11/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by michael harris on 08/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Dear Anne, In case I fail to get you by phone, this is to wish you the very best of luck and to say well done. You are a star. Love Ann
Donation by ann philp on 07/06/12
£39.00
Good luck Anne
Donation by Anton on 07/06/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
In memory of my friend, Roger Pemberton.
Donation by Mark Whittall on 07/06/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Anne - keep pedalling. You are one brave lady Ron and Iris McMillan
Donation by Ronald McMillan on 07/06/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Another amazing effort from you Anne. Good luck with it and I hope you keep well doing it.
Donation by Steve McSwiggan on 07/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Ginette Dayan on 07/06/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Dear Anne, This is a fantastic challenge. I look forward to hearing all about it at the RSA conference! All the best.
Donation by John Pauling on 07/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,719.00
- Offline donations£22,073.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£23,792.00
- Gift Aid£398.75
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