Raised: 86%
Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,140.00
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My story

 

Thank you very much for visiting our fundraising page.

Peter & I put our love of sailing to good use this year during June and July. We each spent 4 days, separately,  from 22nd June to 2nd July as helpers with the Ellen MacArthur Trust.  Although we have now both completed our trips the fundraising page is still open until October.

For those who don't know, Dame  Ellen set up the Trust to provide some respite to children aged between 8-18 who are undergoing treatment for cancer, leukaemia and other serious illness. The Trust takes the young people on sailing trips from its base in Cowes, on boats lent by supporters, to help them regain their confidence, on their way to recovery.

The trips involve quite a few water fights.  On our induction day I spoke to one of the volunteers who was on a trip last year. Her personal highlight was when Ellen came on her boat and they spent a good hour filling water bombs for the kids to throw at another EMT boat.  When asked by someone what Dame Ellen was like she said - "I have no idea - she  just kept filling the water bombs and saying hurry up to me"

It is a very small charity and does not benefit from massive legacies.  All the money raised goes into taking kids on sailing trips to give them something to think about other than their treatment and to meet other young people with the same life experiences.

The Trust started in 2002 and has grown quickly and this year is expected to provide over 1,000 days (1 child for 1 day) of life changing sailing experiences to young people.

We have met some incredible young people who have been on these trips and their enthusiasm and courage is quite unbelievable - which was what inspired us to do something to help.

Our  trips were quite amazing we both had a great time and it was a joy to watch the young people grow in confidence.

So, if you would like to support us that would be brilliant.  It costs £500 to take one child away for one 4 day trip so we originally set two children's places on a 4 day trip as our target, however, thanks to the incredible generosity of our friends we have raised this to £2,500 or 5 places on a 4 day trip.

Any donation would be fantastic whatever the size - it all helps.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: The Ellen MacArthur Trust 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.

Shame faced and late...but got there! Donation by Phil Hunt 06/10/09  

£30.00

Great charity - wonderful for those children. Donation by Teresa Hockaday 29/09/09  

£50.00

Top charity, and time well spent we're sure (thanks for reminding us to donate too, sorry!!) Donation by Charlie and Jane Thompson 22/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck with reaching your target & well done Donation by Ian & Diana Clover 07/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 04/09/09  

£100.00

A great skill put to good use Donation by Anita Cook 15/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A great cause, Sue and Peter. Well done. Donation by Jane, Joseph and Charlotte Kean 02/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Keep up the good work! Donation by Alan Penswick 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Really admire you two for doing this and hope you reach your target. Donation by Deborah and Warwick Woodhouse 07/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sorry this is late, am just catching up with emails! - great cause, good work both of you. Donation by Geoffrey Lewis 07/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done Sue and Peter. I know you are making a big impact in these children's lives. Donation by Richard and Jackie Sieling 07/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great cause - coincidentally Daniela and I are heading to Greece on Sunday for a sailing holiday. Donation by Ben Shelton 03/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Nagging got me to donate in the end! Donation by Julian & Jeannette Thompson 29/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 29/06/09  

£30.00

A fantastic achievement (for all). Well done! Donation by Jane McN 28/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done you guys! Sounds like a fantastic charity and I hope you reach your target. Love Iona xx Donation by Iona 27/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic project & many congratulations, Sue. Donation by Diana Wright 27/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

What an opportunity for the kids - brilliant idea. Donation by Louise Carlstrand 26/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Love youu! FOR MUM AND DAD!! Not happy about the photo though missy...... hmph..... Donation by Chrissie 25/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck - hope you both have a successful few days. Donation by Scilla and Clive 23/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 23/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done. A very worthy cause. Donation by Mark & Philippa Hennessy 18/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck to both of you. x Donation by Anna Cassidy 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great cause and sounds fun as well Donation by Clare & Charlie 16/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck & well done!! Donation by SystemsAccountants Limited 12/06/09  

£100.00

Have great trip! Donation by Luddingtons 11/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good effort. Well done. Donation by Paul and Jill 10/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun & well done Donation by Linda & Sean 10/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

good for you - have a great time! Donation by Richard & Jane Simpson 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope your trip goes well Donation by Finale Lequeux 08/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £360.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £406.15

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