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Ellen MacArthur Trust Trips

between 01/06/2009 and 02/07/2009

Team Members:
Peter Thompson, Sue Thompson

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Raising money for The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Charity Registration No. 1096491

The Ellen MacArthur Trust takes young people aged between 8-18 sailing to help them regain their confidence, on their way to recovery from cancer, leukaemia and other serious illness. Sailing is perfect for these children; it gives them a chance to test themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Simply the experience of going out on the water for the first time is an adventure. Each child has the challenge of helping sail the yachts throughout the voyage and takes part in all aspects of the trip from sailing the yacht to the washing up! The children come from all over the country, including Northern Ireland, London, Essex, Sheffield, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, Kent, Nottingham & Ellen’s birthplace, Derbyshire.

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Raised: 85%

Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,140.00

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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.

	Have great trip! Donation by Luddingtons on 11/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good effort. Well done. Donation by Paul and Jill on 10/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have fun & well done Donation by Linda & Sean on 10/06/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	good for you - have a great time! Donation by Richard & Jane Simpson on 08/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I hope your trip goes well Donation by Finale Lequeux on 08/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Have a great time for a worthy cause Donation by jos matthews on 07/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Have a great time Donation by Sarah + Duncan Ingram on 05/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	The gift of life and confidence in recovery is a very special experience Donation by Helen R on 05/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Bon voyage! Donation by Gerry Wood on 04/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! I hope the sun shines! Donation by Bowman family on 03/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great idea - here's a small contribution to a wonderful cause Donation by Antonia Malcolm on 03/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Martin and Julia Eales on 03/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have Fun ! Donation by Mark and Fiona Williams on 03/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Steady with the water fights Donation by Paul Turner on 02/06/09	£30.00
	Great cause :-) Donation by Jim & Peri on 02/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Keep up the good work Donation by Sally Burton on 02/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great idea, have fun :-) Donation by Andrew Glasspool on 02/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Great idea - good luck with it Donation by Andrew J on 02/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done! A great cause to support! Donation by Stacey Cartwright on 02/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great initiative - well done! Love from us all in the USA Donation by Aileen Richards on 02/06/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Fantastic work, enjoy your time at sea! Donation by Rachel Fry on 01/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,780.00
Offline donations:	£360.00
Mobile donations:	£0.00
Total Raised:	£2,140.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£406.15

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