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My story

 
From 12th - 19th May 2007 Gavin Dunn, Peter Thompson and
David Staiano are going on a long journey.

We will start on the young river Thames just outside Lechlade, in the Cotswolds and row a very heavy Victorian skiff for seven days travelling 130 miles down the river to the capital. We will pass the towns and cities of Oxford, Wallingford, Reading, Henley and Marlow before finishing in Richmond - totally exhausted and in need of a drink! Sweat, blood, blisters and heated debate will have to be endured on this epic journey both day and night.

We are taking on this feat of endurance to raise money for Macmillan Nurses. Each of us have lost a parent to cancer and would therefore encourage you to make a donation to the charity, the support they give is vital to both patient and family.

Giving on this site is very easy, totally secure and all donations go straight to Macmillan, it really couldn't be easier. Please sponsor us on-line and if you are a UK taxpayer we will be able to raise a further 28% from the Chancellor.

Thank you.

Gav, Pete and David


FINISHED 29.05.2007
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We all finished safe and sound on Saturday 19th May at around 15.45. We suffered from torrential rain most of the week, we really did get very wet. The boat had to be bailed out - 50 litres of water on one particular day. This didn't damped our spirits too much and thanks to all you sponsors it urged us on to the finish.

There are a few thanks we need to give, firstly to everyone who sponsored us including our off-line sponsors; Alan Binding, Grahame Medhurst, My Stanley, Paul Tomkinson, Sean Baxter, Chris Furlong, Ian Higgins, Susan Spinola, Hobbs Barbers, Lisa Staiano, Barbara Sunderland, Alan Mansfield and Ken Milton

And secondly, to the people who helped us along the way;
The New Inn, Lechlade. Giving us a reduced rate on rooms.
Mick Coliins for organising my BBC Radio debut.
Head of the River, Oxford, a great welcome after the wettest day and giving us a free lunch.
The Compleat Angler, Marlow, supporting us and providing free accommodation.
Globe Rowing Club for giving us all the knowledge!

Thank you
David, Gavin and Peter.

Good luck for a great cause Donation by Bronwen Brewer 09/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

hope it all goes swimmingly! Donation by Tam 08/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Looking forward to congratulating you with a beer! Donation by The Fox 08/05/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Boa sorte!!! Donation by dayse 08/05/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Gavin! Donation by Mark Story 08/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

see you at the finish line! Donation by Cindy 08/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best Wishes! Donation by Peter (Globe) 08/05/07  

£15.00

Good luck mate! Donation by Dave and Amanda 05/05/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good work fella, mine's a pint of Stella Donation by Steve Skyrme 04/05/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Steve Lynch 04/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Donation by Pat 04/05/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Ellen Partridge 04/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

May the wind be at your backs! Donation by Diana Whitty 04/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck bors, are you coxless? Donation by SMIG 04/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Heather Roberts 03/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Peter, if you survive, rugby training starts soon! Donation by fred 03/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Peter. Donation by Sam Buckner 03/05/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Pedro - watch those thumbs!! Beers soon. Donation by Monsieur Kinsella 03/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Gavin and friends have a good trip for a good cause Donation by Peter Berry 02/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

make the splash, donate the cash! Donation by Kingston Interiors (Ben, Karl, Sarah, Michelle) 02/05/07  

£30.00

Good luck Dave, enjoy the cruise! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Love The Westacotts xxxx Donation by Westacott's 01/05/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

all the bset boys... good luck! Donation by mark frankland 01/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Unlike the hammers, you won't be sunk by Sunday, I suspect. Donation by David French 01/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Dave Go! We're all behind you, on the shore, in the pub! Donation by Everyone @ Dalziel & Pow 01/05/07  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

good luck and many drinks along the way! Donation by barrie legg 01/05/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Guys! Donation by Mac Kotecha & Co ATK 01/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck chaps!! Gambate Kudasai. Donation by Jon H 01/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck y'all Donation by Jess Strachan 01/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck boys! Donation by Gav's bird 30/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Pete etc... COME ON U IRONS!!! At this very moment we are beating Wigan 0-2 - HAPPY DAYS Donation by Mrs Konchesky 28/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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