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Target: £2,700.00
Raised so far: £1,921.00
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My story

 

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On 5th February 2009, myself and 21 other brave (& clearly suicidal) women will be taking part in a 5 day challenge which involves scaling the Cotopaxi volcano (4200m)in the Andes....on horseback!  

"Why?" I hear you all cry.  Well, two reasons really. The first being what better way to conquer two of my biggest fears - heights and horses? The second and most important being to raise much-needed funds for the Blue Cross. I have been lucky enough to see the work of this marvellous organisation first-hand and believe me -  every penny counts.

So the effects of extreme altitude, extreme weather conditions and sheer terror will all be worth it. Plus the torturous weeks of giving up smoking, getting fit, clinging to the back of a horse etc in preparation!  No really, it should be an amazing experience (although not for the poor horse who will be carrying me up, some have suggested)! 

Please give whatever you can spare to help this great cause and to spur me on - in these tough economic times no amount is too small.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me as the Blue Cross will receive your money quicker. Just one point - please do NOT select Gift Aid, as apparently this is not applicable when challenges take place overseas.

So please, please sponsor me now! Many thanks and much love xxx

A brill achievement & a very worthy cause Donation by Mum 17/11/09  

£500.00

...yet more piggybank pennies Donation by Sam 16/11/09  

£10.00

more piggybank pennies.... Donation by Sam 30/10/09  

£20.00

Donation by more pennies 21/10/09  

£20.00

...more pennies jars raided!! Donation by Sam 15/10/09  

£50.00

& yet more piggybanks raided! Donation by Sam 09/10/09  

£100.00

...a little more for the coffers Donation by more piggybank 25/09/09  

£80.00

Car air freshener sales to date Donation by Sam 14/09/09  

£70.00

Big hugs to Verral & Chris for donating the proceeds from the sale of their fab homemade greetings cards to the cause Donation by Verral & Chris's homemade card sales 08/07/09  

£5.00

.....& some more to swell the coffers Donation by Piggybank no3 15/04/09  

£35.00

every little helps! Donation by Various Sponsors 07/04/09  

£100.00

....& some more Donation by Piggybank no 2 07/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

...some more coins for the coffers! Donation by Piggybank 06/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done , what a fantastic achievement xx Donation by Janette Thomas 16/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done Sam ! I would have loved to have done that x Donation by Julie Davies 11/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done mate-lovely job!! Donation by Carolyn Hylton 05/03/09  

£20.00

Fantastic Sam, well done to you x Donation by Bonnie Donegan 02/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sam - blown away by your fantastic acheivement. Congratulations! Donation by Rebecca Day 27/02/09  

£10.00

Well Done Sam - Inspirational & proud of you Donation by Bob Blake 26/02/09  

£10.00

Well done Sam - a brill achievement!! Donation by Various sponsors 26/02/09  

£50.00

Well done Sam, hope you`re not too saddle sore ..ouch!x Donation by Sue Donlan 23/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well Done,what are you riding in The Grand National? Donation by Ben Baxter 20/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Various sponsors 03/02/09  

£100.00

Hope u have a real ball, look forward to seeing the pics Donation by Lorraine Burke 02/02/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Sam darling!xxx Donation by Rick Chase 26/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Sam......you`re either glutton for punishment or completely mad..........or maybe both.I really admire you! x Donation by Jackie Chester 06/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is an excellent cause - good luck! Donation by Jane Smith 05/12/08  

£20.00

go girl , good luck and be strong and brave xxxx were big padded knickers Donation by trudi wood 26/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck hun, will be thinking of you. It takes a special kind of person to do what you are going to do. All the best Sarah xxx Donation by Sarah Rigg 10/11/08  

£20.00

I just feel sorry for the horse Donation by Harry Underwood 06/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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