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My story

 

Well - it was tough and a long day, but we did it!

Dave was the first to finish in just under 3.5 hrs which was a great acheivment  - the rest of us finished at the 5 hr mark which is still a very good effort.

Thank you to those who have supported us and our charity to complete the challenge, however there is still time to donate if you havn't yet had the chance. Please remember that for every penny you donate it will be doubled through matched funding from the business.

 

The Alpine Challenge is a mental and physical challenge over the course of 3 days in the French Alps, the main event being a 17 mile off road/mountain run. There are 6 of us competing as a team to raise money for the Samaritans organisation

THE ALPINE CHALLENGE

The first challenge of the weekend is a timed 4-man raft race down a grade 4 river, a 3 mile race will incorporate obstacles and tasks, including a rock jump into the white water. After completing this it's straight to the top of the river again for another race but this time in 2 man Hot Dog rafts.

Next, the greatest mental challenge of the weekend, cannoning. The first waterfall is 150 feet high with gushing ice cold water; this must be abseiled down before tackling 8 more waterfalls, 6 rock jumps and 4 naturally made water shoots. After 6 miles and 3 hours later this challenge will be complete.

Finally, 'The Belier', the most physical challenge of the weekend. When the clock strikes in the village square, runners will set off for the 17mile/27km run over the five mountain peaks that surround the village.

THE SAMARITANS

There are many people who are able to rely on friends and family for support through difficult times, however there are also many people who cannot, this is where an organisation like the Samaritans is vital for people who have no-one to turn to. Without their help it can lead to people living on the streets and even suicide because individuals are unable to work through conflicting issues. The Samaritans aim to benefit society by improving people's emotional health in order to create a greater sense of well being. Apart from being a 24-hour source of support on the telephone, by email, by letter or face to face, we also work in the local community, visiting work places and schools.

£5 means Samaritans can answer two calls for help

£10 every month means we could recruit and train a new volunteer

£15 every month, you could let Samaritans answer 5 emails

If you would like further information you can visit the Samaritans at http://www.samaritans.org

Donation by Elizabeth Smith 06/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Dave and team Donation by Graham Ward 30/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your accomplishment. Donation by Camil 15/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Niki great job Team Pat & Edwin Donation by Edwin Buckley 14/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Niki, great achievement! That's one personal challenge over...... so what's next?! Donation by Tim Theobalds 09/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done! Donation by jason carpenter 07/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic achievement! Donation by Anonymous 30/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Congratulations on completing the challenge Donation by David Lewis 28/08/09  

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Well done Chicken and co Donation by Nabil Lambert 28/08/09  

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Well done Donation by Chris Curry 27/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Kieron (and the rest of you !) Donation by Terence Canning 26/08/09  

£20.00

Well done Niki, lads - so what's next? Donation by Rich B 25/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on completing it over the weekend guys! Donation by Roger Neighbours 25/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope it all went well. Donation by Allen 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Wayne, and enjoy that 17 miler! Donation by Stormin :) 22/08/09  

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Donation by Anonymous 21/08/09  

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good luck! Donation by lucy withers 21/08/09  

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Have a bloody good time Chicken. Give me a bell when you're back, i live in Cardiff again now. Cheers C Donation by Chris Page 20/08/09  

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Good luck to you all - Go Wayne! Donation by Veronique 20/08/09  

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Gav, Good luck mate, keep the legs pumping on the run and drink loads.......of water. Donation by Huw Robs 20/08/09  

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Good luck Dave and friends! Have a great time and stay safe. All the best of luck - hope you achieve your target for charity Donation by Catherine Elmes & Peter Houston 20/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

You'll have a ball. Hard work but great fun. And I believe my team, from the very first event still holds the record for the Belier Donation by Simon Harris 20/08/09  

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Go for it Wayne! Donation by Rachel Seyler 20/08/09  

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Good luck! Donation by Nicholas Brown 20/08/09  

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hope it all goes well Donation by James Barton 20/08/09  

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Good luck try and return in one piece enjoy the experience Donation by john pett 20/08/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Good luck Dave, we'll be thinking of you. Lots of love Mum & Dad xxx Donation by Susan Elmes 19/08/09  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

Go Chicken Go! Donation by James Beattie & Helle Norgaard 19/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All the best for the weekend, hope the sun shines on you! Stay safe David. Lots of love, Donation by Sheilagh Rawlins 19/08/09  

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Wishing each and every one of you all the best for your massive adventure! Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back. Donation by Liz Short 19/08/09  

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