My story

In Autumn 2010, I will be swapping the classroom for the glaciers of Antarctica with an educational charity called the Fuchs Foundation.  Basecamp will be a largely unexplored region of the continent, carrying out scientific research which will then be filtered down to students. Follow my progress at www.sir-in-antarctica.com

Sir Vivian Fuchs showed a generation of school children a sense of curiosity, self reliance, self determination and challenge.  In hismemory, the Fuchs Foundation has been set up to inspire future generations by sending teachers to the Polar Regions to carry out scientific projects in hostile environments.

Unfortunately, expeditions in Antarctica do not come cheap, with a five figure sum the overal target.  If you feel you or your company can help as a major sponsor, please contact me at tmiall@twyford.ealing.sch.uk.  Major sponsors will have options of their compamy name on equipment, website and at publicity events.  A flag held up in Antarctica would be the perfect publicity photo for your company!

London 10km penguin extravaganza!!! In June, 

John, Paul, Richard and myself ran (waddled) the London 10km in a penguin outfit to raise more money for the antarctica expedition.  Please sponsor TEAM PENGUIN

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Fuchs Foundation 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.

My charity

Fuchs Foundation

Fuchs Foundation

Charity Registration No. 271084

The Foundation sends young science and geography teachers to the Polar Regions to carry out science projects in the world's harshest conditions for their own personal development so that they inspire their students and others in education, producing national curriculum teaching resources which are available free on the Foundation's website.

Donations 59

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This should top it up to a neat 3000!

Donation by The Miall family on 20/08/10

£84.50

+ £23.83 Gift Aid

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There'll always be a penguin----or 3! Hilary and Tony

Donation by hilary kidman on 17/08/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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and a final small donation - why you may say? I say why not!!

Donation by Graham Buxton on 13/08/10

£20.06

+ £5.66 Gift Aid

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You have to take a Union Flag and claim the continent for our own!! We expect a full debrief on your return!!

Donation by Graham Buxton on 09/08/10

£930.44

+ £262.43 Gift Aid

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i went off antarctica completely after watching that film about the penguins but am sure you can re-kindle my interest!

Donation by huw foxall on 06/08/10

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Good luck. A long way to go to avoid a few pints

Donation by Pat and the CCA on 03/08/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lizzy Feek on 15/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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With best wishes and Sis sends regands too

Donation by Philip Miall on 13/06/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Love the shirt - thanks! All the very best for your adventurous expedition. Stay warm in those fab fleecy overalls! Hugs, Carla & Paul Matthews xxx

Donation by Carla Van Der Sanden on 26/05/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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doing the antartic trip in fancy dress would be more impressive

Donation by Daryl and Frances on 25/01/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Thanks for your arm on the 19th and welcome to the family!! Looking forward to hearing all about the trip when you get back.

Donation by Debbie Smith on 30/12/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Please talk to the 6th Southgate Cub Scout Pack about the preparations for the expedition

Donation by Philip Miall on 24/09/09

£300.00

+ £84.62 Gift Aid

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Donation by Darren Laura Maddie Chloe on 05/08/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Heard all about your adventure from your Mum. Sounds marvelous. Good Luck

Donation by Peter White on 04/08/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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good luck with the fund raising from the Cranmer family. we are off to Turkey on holiday, completely different to Antarctica!

Donation by holly cranmer on 01/08/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Hope your bits do not get frozen off. May I recomend a Willy warmer to be knitted by one of your nearest and dearest

Donation by Gemma Holt on 23/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Mr Palfreyman on 21/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 20/07/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done me!

Donation by Richard Evans on 20/07/09

£65.00

+ £18.33 Gift Aid

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Well done guys!! x

Donation by Alison Winter on 19/07/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Well done chaps - I know how painful it was - I found it horrific without the penguin suit on!!!! Will get your video sorted xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Donation by Wendy Hough on 14/07/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Timmm you are crazy!

Donation by Elin McCormack on 14/07/09

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous on 14/07/09

£20.00

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Donation by sharon morgans on 14/07/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Go Sir !!

Donation by Alice Hudson on 14/07/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,000.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,000.00
  • Gift Aid£836.28

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