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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 you goons. Hope you enjoy it and raise lots of money for such a great charity xx Donation by Julie Talbot 12/04/07  

£20.00

No sneaking an outboard motor with you.. Donation by Balham 12/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by neil Halliday 12/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck you Draadtrekker!!!!! Donation by Neil 12/04/07  

£13.00 + £3.67 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!! Donation by Hinta Patel 12/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If any bits get rusty use 'Hammerite' and not hand creams. good luck anyways Donation by Sanjay 12/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

a worthy cause indeed Donation by dave 12/04/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Peter, don't forget Arnie, carrots and parsnips! Donation by S Nandrha 12/04/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Karen O 12/04/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Thompson & friends! Helan gar... Donation by Jannike 12/04/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

see....we didn't forget.....good luck ! Donation by Glassbox 12/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris 12/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Steve P 11/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck sunshine Donation by Rich Ryan 11/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

One for oar and oar for one (Genius!) Donation by Mr Kenny 11/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done boys, great achievement, great cause! Donation by lee Draycott 11/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck on your row, Macmillan are a fantastic organisation. Donation by MattS 11/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

DON'T CATCH ANY CRABS! Donation by Emma 11/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Paul 10/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

BRAVOOOOOO amazing! Good for u Dave! Very proud of u! Donation by Jayne Furniss 10/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

have a whale of a time boys!!! Donation by Candy 10/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and remember to use the vaseline Donation by Amanda Maunders 10/04/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Dee Staiano 10/04/07  

£20.00

Have fun and good luck! Donation by Kim 09/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

3 men in a boat... let's hope 3 makes it back! good luck.;o) Donation by honkers 05/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Top Man Gav - Best of luck Donation by Mike Long 05/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Watch out for the monkeys! Donation by Sam 04/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Just remember Freddie Flintoff thought he could row too! Donation by Hugh Radford 02/04/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Bruce West 02/04/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of Luck David- hope weather is good!! Donation by Chris and Debbie @ Discovery Initiatives 30/03/07  

£10.00
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