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Hi - I'm back.
I leave for the 5th "final time" for the Himalayas on the 29th March 2011 in the hope of adding to my 3 summits by succeeding without the use of supplemental oxygen.
I will be climbing in support of two charities - the NSPCC [National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children] and the Childs i Foundation, a Ugandan based charity which I Chair, dedicated to rescuing abandoned babies.
As part of my preparation for the Everest attempt I will be setting ropes and establishing a new route on Lhotse [8500m]. The Everest push will come late in the season when conditions are warmest and I am best acclimatised.
Once again I appeal to your collective generosity - all but £2000 of the £350,000 I have raised over previous climbs has come from individuals - not corporates. It is people like you who have made such a difference to the lives of so many kids and hopefully I can also convince a business or two to get fully involved.
As you must all know by now donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
Please dig deep - the kids are worth it, and I personally ensure that the money donated impacts the children directly - this is no "black hole".
Ludicrously large donations are always very welcome, but every single pound makes a tangible difference. There is no irrelevant amount.
Thank you all once again - and I promise "this is the final time".
David.
Raised so far: £30,383.00
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An incredible achievement David....what next??? Donation by Mark Chitty on 12/07/11 |
£500.00 |
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Well done Donation by Anonymous on 29/06/11 |
£150.00 + £37.50 Gift Aid |
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I've been away and only just caught up on your despatches but well done (again). Tough call to use the oxygen but defintely the right decision. Donation by Richard Colthurst on 06/06/11 |
£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid |
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Well done on your safe return. Enjoy your lovely family. Donation by Peche family on 05/06/11 |
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We are just happy you are home and live to tell another dinner party tale xxx Donation by Paula Tully on 29/05/11 |
£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations! Pleased you achieved it; more pleased you made it back Donation by Gary & Rebecca Draper on 27/05/11 |
£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid |
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congratulations on getting to the summit Donation by simon finch on 27/05/11 |
£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid |
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David - congratulations on getting to teh summit yet again. Yoou are a legend. All the best Donation by Simon and Fran White on 25/05/11 |
£250.00 + £62.50 Gift Aid |
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good luck dave ..you're a total nutter vern Donation by vernon barnes on 09/05/11 |
£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid |
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brilliant cause Dave. Good luck with the weather. Donation by Matthew Spicer on 25/04/11 |
£200.00 + £50.00 Gift Aid |
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All the best David! Donation by Jaber Jabbour on 17/04/11 |
£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid |
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Best of Luck. Hope all goes well. Donation by Peter Grindley on 12/04/11 |
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I've seen you in the gym and I'm enjoying reading your dispatches. Donation by Tim Greig on 11/04/11 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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Donation by philip aubertin on 27/03/11 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, thank you for making a difference. Donation by Stephan Michel on 24/03/11 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Mr Tait MBE! Look forward to following your progress. Donation by Jonathan Webb on 23/03/11 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Dave, wish loads of luck! Donation by kate shepperd on 22/03/11 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by William Ishmael on 22/03/11 |
£300.00 |
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Best of luck David.....try and aviod the dentist this time ey :) Donation by Robin Wilkin on 21/03/11 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck David Donation by Nikunj Gupta on 21/03/11 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck! Donation by Jonathan Ingram on 18/03/11 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck David....we're all cheering for you! Donation by Catharine Furrer-Lech on 18/03/11 |
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Look forward to seeing the pictures from the summit good luck! Donation by Michelle Noble on 12/03/11 |
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Good Luck David Donation by Sydney on 11/03/11 |
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Good Luck David! Donation by Tonia Steck on 10/03/11 |
| * Total raised online: | £25,663.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £4,720.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £30,383.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £2,579.94 |
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