Raised so far: £22,037.95
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3 PEAKS CHALLENGE IN SUPPORT OF 'HELP FOR HEROES'
We are a team of 12 London Bus Drivers who were selected from over 1,000 applicants to drive a double-decker bus to Beijing as part of a project for the London2012 Olympics. The journey was to celebrate the ties between the two cities, but unfortunately due to the China earthquake the project was cancelled.
Having undertaken an intensive period of expedition training, we decided that rather than let our new-found skills go to waste, we should put them to good use and do something worthwhile as a group.
Our challenge was to climb the 3-Peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in under 24 hours on the 20th/21st June. Rather than use cars to transport us between the highest mountain in Scotland, England and Wales, we used a double-decker bus kindly loaned to us by Transdev!
Completing the 3 Peaks is tough, but it was even more so during that weekend. Even though it was supposed to be the summer, Ben Nevis was shrouded in low cloud with wind-chill temperatures of -11C, on Scafell Pike cold rains fell and by the time we reached Snowdon we were battling through 85mph winds and torrential rain.
After climbing a combined height of 9,500' and driving 450 miles, we finished at the foot of Snowdon 30 hours after leaving the base of Ben Nevis, cold, wet and tired, but proud of what we had achieved. Our next challenge is to reach the £40,000 target we have set ourselves for 'Help for Heroes'. Please help us achieve this.
Donating to 'Help for Heroes' through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Help for Heroes gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
We would like to thank our sponsors for all their help in allowing us to complete this challenge:
MAX ADVENTURE - expedition consultancy; TRANSDEV - bus and fuel; SCANIA - team jackets and T-shirts; WAYFAYRER - boil in the bag meals; MULTIMAT - inflatable sleeping mats; NSSL - Iridium satellite phone; HONDA - EU10i portable generator; LUCOZADE - energy bars and drink
No matter what you can spare, please sponsor us NOW! 
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Kevin o Kelly Wednesday mixed 3s thanks Kev x Donation by Debbie Murray 30/09/08 |
£5.00 | |
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Tabitha and Steve Kemp Wednesday mixed 3s thanks you two x Donation by Debbie Murray 30/09/08 |
£10.00 | |
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Mick Skinner wednesday mixed 3s thanks Mick Donation by Debbie Murray 30/09/08 |
£3.00 | |
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Cathy wednesday mixed 3s thank you for your support Donation by Debbie Murray 30/09/08 |
£5.00 | |
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Alan Parsons sponsored diet.Thank you for giving us £60 raised in sponsor money.You look truely amazing and are an inspration to all of us at Sutton x Donation by Debbie Murray 30/09/08 |
£60.00 | |
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thanks to mum,dad, tracy and her family and collegues and to my collegues at Arriva South Croydon Donation by diane king 31/07/08 |
£175.00 + £49.36 Gift Aid | |
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Wednesday mixed 3s thanks Blakeys Mob Debbie Murray xxxx Donation by Andy Cooksey Natasha Spray 24/07/08 |
£10.00 | |
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wednesday mixed 3s Thank you my Spare Part Debbie xxxx Donation by Mick Norton 16/07/08 |
£10.00 | |
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Well done David Donation by Annette Turner 15/07/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Thank you John generous as always Debbie xxxx Donation by John Davis 10/07/08 |
£50.00 | |
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David Keeble - Mountain Man!! Donation by Tim & Ron Worden 08/07/08 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid | |
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Sutton Bus Garage Donation by Alan Parsons 04/07/08 |
£5.00 | |
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Thanks to Rolf Bunn for your sponsorship. Donation by David Keeble 04/07/08 |
£6.00 | |
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Thanks to Bill & Gill Keeble, Una Sutcliffe and Michael Cox for your sponsorship. Donation by David Keeble (Keebs) 01/07/08 |
£57.00 | |
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The weekend after seemed a bit too normal - good team effort from the climbers and the unsung heroes in this type of venture - the support crew. Donation by Steve Holland 30/06/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid | |
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Merton Union Rep Thanks Debbie x Donation by Cliff Grant 27/06/08 |
£20.00 | |
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Wednesday mixed 3s Donation by Paul Shelton 27/06/08 |
£10.00 | |
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well done to you all , especially Keebs - what an achievement Donation by Jo, Tim, Ella and Martha 26/06/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Great team, great bus! Thankyou to Chris Darton, Richard Mckenzie, Rupert Berryman, Peter Aston, Julia Donovan and Dave Knight for your sponsorship. Donation by David Keeble (Keebs) 26/06/08 |
£80.00 | |
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I don't think it's possible. Please prove me wrong! Donation by David Flett 26/06/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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What a great team. Thankyou staff of Millfield School Buntingford, members of Royston Ramblers and friends for sponsoring me. Donation by Mike Flexmore 25/06/08 |
£170.00 | |
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Fantastic teamwork from you all and worthy achievements for worthy cause. Well Done Sandro and Gagu and the other heroes of the team Donation by Colin Izzard 25/06/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Wednesday Mixed 3s Donation by Alan & Mo Hawkins 25/06/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Congratulations David! Donation by Jackie Stevens 25/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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It was great getting to know you guys a bit better - til the next time..... Donation by Phil Robertson 25/06/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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What, only 3 Peaks!!??? Donation by Andy Mulligan 25/06/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Well done! Donation by anonymous 24/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Well done! Donation by Sean Comber 24/06/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Well done, not sure how you made it with Wayne to slow you down! Donation by Derren Ball 23/06/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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well done all of you..... Donation by chris shire 20/06/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £5,660.95 |
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| Offline donations: | £16,377.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,370.77 |
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