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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.

BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donation by BAZZA 26/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A week of fishing, drinking, and a bit of rowing, all in the aid of charity why didn't I think of it Donation by SKY 25/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A whole week oaring , you'll be knackered Donation by Cass 25/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys. Peter embarrassment has now been spared! Donation by Clare 25/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

God only knows what 3 puffs are going to do with a couple of oars for a week... Donation by Leroy Brown 25/04/07  

£500.00

You're mad!! But good luck xx Donation by Charlie Chamberlain 25/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Woof, woof, woof, woof, woof, woof Donation by Billie Thompson 25/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

FORZA DAVE! (... Gavin and Peter) We'll be thinking of you! Donation by Rachel, Tom & Sebbie 24/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on behalf of Tim H Donation by Paula Daly 24/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Pete, looks like great fun! Donation by Harry 24/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

give it some welly old boy ! Donation by Philip 24/04/07  

£100.00

With best wishes from Blacksheep Donation by Lucy Porter 24/04/07  

£100.00

Gav, thanks for agreeing to wear the Cristiano Ronaldo shirt for the whole 130 miles!! Donation by Mark Eden 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Ben Tozer 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

better late than never..rememeber to toss for who gets to sit downwind..!! Donation by STEPHEN COWLES 22/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Debbie N 20/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

gloves, padded shorts, vaseline, asperin - just a thought Donation by Dr Tom 20/04/07  

£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid

The South Will Rise Again! Donation by Charlie Daniels 19/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Who is Irene D? Donation by Mark Harrison 19/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Chaps Donation by Geoff Martin 19/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck boys, no rocking the boat! Donation by Richard Collier 18/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

look out for whales Donation by joe gummett 18/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Put Dave in the middle Donation by Justin Hamilton 17/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Now you can stop hassling Donation by Chris Bowler 17/04/07  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Watch out for the crabs. Good luck! Donation by Em 17/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

don't forget to dip your cox at the finish! Donation by Aitch 17/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Look what I have to do to just get your attention Donation by Linda 14/04/07  

£25.00

gav and dave.....watch those thumbs Donation by GAME 14/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Maxine 13/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

do it do it Donation by mally 12/04/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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