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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! Donation by Tash 30/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

great cause, good luck Donation by Liz Nequest 28/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Don't forget those sweat bands! Good luck Donation by Ruby Sethna 26/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Alison 25/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys, we are proud of you all Donation by Gav's lot 23/03/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Hugh Janus 23/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Dick Bywaters 23/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Thompson! Still think my tarantula idea would hve made it that little bit more 'challenging'! Donation by Lisa Parmar 23/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Neil Smith-Marriott 23/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Laura Hendry 23/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Man U will have done the treble by the time you boys finish!! Donation by Michael Sebti 22/03/07  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Wavey, don't forget the hand cream. Donation by Stu D 22/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! & hope the sun shines Donation by Andrea 21/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Waiting to see a rowing 'three' and how you avoid going round in circles Donation by John Dowell 21/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A great cause. Good luck guys. Donation by Becky F 14/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck guys from all at Shed Donation by Shed 14/03/07  

£100.00

Will be there to see you at the end hopefully!! Am sure you will all be great!! Donation by Hannah Wilson 14/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bring me back a map of all pubs on route and i will up my donation to £50 Donation by fiona williams 14/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep the tea bagging to a minimum boys Donation by Jez 09/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A REALLY IMPORTANT CHARITY DOING GREAT WORK SO GOOD LUCK Donation by ANONYMOUS 05/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Remember guys the blisters only last a short while! Donation by Stephen Farrell 02/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck boys! Donation by Audra 01/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all, any event to raise money for cancer related charities is worth while Donation by Nicky Gill 28/02/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Lina 28/02/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jeff Gooding 27/02/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Think you're mad but very good luck! Donation by AmyP 22/02/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best gents, have an oarsome time... Sorry... Donation by Pat Collins Jnr 21/02/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thank God we didn't get to the Cup Final, Dave. You'd have missed it. All the best. Pat Donation by Patrick Collins 21/02/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Only the man who isn't rowing has time to rock the boat. Donation by Danny Collins 21/02/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

May your journey be safe and enjoyable. Donation by Mama 20/02/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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