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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: £85,950.00
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Your a truely inspiring person. Well done x Donation by Anonymous on 04/03/12 |
£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Rafal Heydel-Mankoo on 01/01/12 |
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Hi David, you did touched my heart, well done, be strong and don't let anybody to bring you down. You are an inspiration, thank you very much. Donation by Giuliana Casarotti on 08/09/11 |
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid |
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Hi David, I was deeply touched by your story. Well done and keep up the great work! All the best. Donation by Alicja Goldyn on 06/09/11 |
£5.00 + £1.25 Gift Aid |
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well done. can't believe you done this again Donation by Paul Blessing on 06/09/11 |
£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid |
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Samer Halomy, London Donation by Samer Halomy on 02/09/11 |
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Good Luck David - as a relatively new fundraiser myself you are an inspiration - keep safe & well done - Malc Donation by Malcolm Southall on 13/08/11 |
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Well done David. Great job again. I'm off to Everest (North) next year and have been trying to contact you. Just need to pick your brains. Donation by Ellis J Stewart on 25/07/11 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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Well done David. I have immense respect for everything you do, your honesty and bravery. Donation by Khaled S on 05/07/11 |
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Congratulations David on your incredible achievements and for gathering support for these important causes. Donation by Danielle Soria on 20/06/11 |
£100.00 |
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Many congratulations David and thank you for letting us be part of the adventure every step of the way. Donation by Claire Trigger on 10/06/11 |
£50.00 |
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Congratulations. Enjoy being home with your family. Donation by Peche family on 05/06/11 |
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What a fantastic achievement. Well done Dave. Harry Theo Ilene and Simon Donation by samuel GILLIS on 31/05/11 |
£500.00 + £125.00 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations, David. Fantastic achievement. Donation by Martin Davies on 31/05/11 |
£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid |
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Well done . What an amazing journey. Congratulations. Jenny McMullen --one of Vanessa's ex pupils!!! Donation by Jennifer McMullen on 25/05/11 |
£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Declan McEvoy on 24/05/11 |
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Congratulations. Brilliant achievement for a great cause. Have a safe journey back. Donation by Ed Parcell on 22/05/11 |
£500.00 + £125.00 Gift Aid |
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David. Another amazing achievement. Congratulations! Donation by Lisa Scott-Smith on 20/05/11 |
£200.00 + £50.00 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations on summiting. Get down safely. Donation by Tim Roberts on 20/05/11 |
£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Baz Chapman on 18/05/11 |
£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid |
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Hi David, you are an inspiration to us mere mortals for your courage and determination. Wishing you every success, Anna Donation by Anna Samuelson on 18/05/11 |
£33.02 + £8.26 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, David! Donation by Xiao-Hu Yan on 14/05/11 |
£200.00 + £50.00 Gift Aid |
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Wishing you luck, safety, and good weather! Thinking of you and all the children you do so much for. Donation by Vanessa Giasi on 11/05/11 |
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Best of luck David! Donation by Justin Skinner on 05/05/11 |
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Good Luck David Donation by Stephanie Foster on 28/04/11 |
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| * Total raised online: | £29,948.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £56,002.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £85,950.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £6,092.17 |
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