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.
Raised:
109%
Raised so far: £5,455.00
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Fantastic sum raised - sorry for the delay in my contribution! Donation by Arnie Purushotham on 28/06/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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WELL DONE DAVE - FROM ALL AT PATH!!! Donation by Tom Redpath on 21/06/07 |
£50.00 |
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Well Done Dave & Crew!!! Donation by DD on 08/06/07 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Better late than never. Donation by benjamino on 04/06/07 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Zipperdeedoodah Donation by Paul Heaney on 29/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Rosemarie White on 22/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Peter for completing the"paddle of Filth" Donation by colin on 22/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Roz Callaghan on 22/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Peter! For surviving the rain! Donation by Janice on 21/05/07 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck!!! Donation by Rachel Cordier on 21/05/07 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Stuart Powell on 18/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck for the final push!!!! Donation by Debbie Thompson on 18/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Guys! Donation by Lee McMurtry on 18/05/07 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Laura on 16/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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see you in the bar RAAA Donation by ray on 15/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Stuck in a boat with Thompson !!!!! Good luck to the other 2 Donation by Big Gaz on 14/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Proud to be the one to get you to your target! Don't sink Donation by David G on 14/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Nunzia on 11/05/07 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Remember not to drink and row!! Donation by Karen - DE on 11/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Gavin!! Donation by Zoe & Karen on 11/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Donation by Sofia Bark on 11/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy your time on the river and in the pub. Donation by Ros on 11/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Peter Poo, we love you!! Donation by Becky & Darrell on 11/05/07 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Ranald on 10/05/07 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well slimmed Donation by Steve from Barnet on 10/05/07 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £5,268.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £187.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £5,455.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,164.31 |
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