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Just a short note to say a huge thanks to you all for your kind donation and words of support re the above.

Our attempt to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon in 24 hours brought the team face-to-face with some of the worst weather of the year, ironic as it was Summer.  With fog, rain, wind and visibility down to nearly zero at some points - mother nature did her best to ensure we were tested.  Soaked, drained of energy and deprived of sleep we battled on and, with the help of a crack support team including drivers and first aiders, managed to complete the task in 27 hours and 22 minutes (disappointed that we didn't do it in 24 hours).

We had really bad weather throughout -  so much for an English summer!  Even the drives between Scotland, England and Wales had their challenging moments.  We also collected a few injuries along the way which hampered our speed, but everybody focused on completing the task. Failure wasn’t an option!   The sense of achievement when it was all over definitely outweighed the struggle of completing it in such atrocious conditions.

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

In June 2008 as part of our corporate social responsibility activities, Parasol, in conjunction with our partners at ATSCo, undertook a major fundraising event to raise money for Childline.

Parasol aimed to raise £10,000 by taking part in the 24 Hour 3 Peaks Challenge which involves climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. These are Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon respectively.

As part of the training the team undertook the Yorkshire Dales 3 Peaks Challenge on Saturday 14th June which in itself is no mean feat.

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Many thanks for your valued support.

"Team Parasol"

Best of luck everyone! Donation by Beyond Brilliant Events Ltd 02/06/08  

£100.00

Good Luck, watch out for blisters! Donation by Liz Prince 02/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Donation by Peter Wilson 01/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

As Pharaoh Smendes once said to his egyptian disciples 'Get in there my son' or words to that effect - Best of luck to you on this worthy journey Donation by John Stein 01/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Chris Jewell (Armstrong Consultants) 30/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on your challenge! Donation by Gazzers at Tatty Grove 29/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fiver per mountain.. good luck chaps Donation by Mike Keeling 29/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

GO TEAM PARASOL - I just hope Stumpy stays sober long enough to see where he's going!! Donation by Philip Ward 28/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck and weather! Donation by Tim Langley 27/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck all Donation by Jim Tully 23/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This bit is easy - it'll be giving my all on the challenge that will matter most!! C'mon team - we can do this!!! Donation by Adele Ventre-Downey 20/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I assume once Mr Dwyer has been up the peaks, they won't be quite as 'peaky' as they are now. Best of luck to fatboy and the rest of the team! Donation by Kevin Baxter 19/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Omniis 16/05/08  

£100.00

Best of luck to you all! Donation by Jackie Neal 16/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Amoria Bond salute you! Well done all, a worthy challenge for a worthy cause. Donation by Amoria Bond 14/05/08  

£100.00

Good luck Dwyer. I want a picture of you carrying Bruce up one of the peaks on your back ! Good luck mate - I know I couldn't do it. Donation by Steve Brown 14/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I guess the Alpine Challenge last year was not enough for you. Good luck to you and your team. Donation by Barry Roback 14/05/08  

£200.00

Good luck everyone Donation by Start Resourcing 14/05/08  

£20.00

Best of luck from all at Act4. Donation by Act4 Group Ltd 13/05/08  

£100.00

I'm rooting for you all, good luck, and enjoy it! xx Donation by Rav Bhogal 13/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck guys, its all for a good cause!! Donation by Taryn Byron 12/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Quentin Buck 12/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, wear sensible shoes!!! Donation by Lucy Coope 12/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck and i hope the weather is kind to you Donation by Stephen Phillips 12/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Thanks for the memories and good luck in the future! It has been a real pleasure working with you all. Donation by Tony Joannou-Coetzee 09/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Chris and Parasol team Donation by Alick Pitts 08/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Chris! Donation by Golden Girl 08/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go n-éri an bothar libh :-) Donation by Denise Constable 07/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

To Chris & all the team best of luck Donation by Andy Brack 06/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of luck Karen! Donation by Emily 02/05/08  

£20.00
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