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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good luck Donation by Anonymous 20/06/08 |
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Good luck Donation by Richard White 20/06/08 |
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Good luck! Donation by Tony Kluth 20/06/08 |
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Good luck! Donation by S Jasper 20/06/08 |
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Fantastic idea, good luck!! Donation by Craig Rudge (Scania GB) 19/06/08 |
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Mark Kenwright - South Africa Donation by Mark Kenwright 19/06/08 |
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Good luck Donation by Louise Powell 19/06/08 |
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Good Luck Sue, say Hi to Al Donation by Terry & Sharon Golding 18/06/08 |
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Good luck Donation by Guy Salt 17/06/08 |
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For Paul Bennell from his Mum, John and family. Good luck and enjoy Donation by Barbara Quittenden 17/06/08 |
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Good Luck to all of you involved and hope you don't have any flat tyres!! Great choice of charity as well. Donation by Air-Seal Products Ltd 17/06/08 |
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Good luck Mac - perhaps you could take Boris with you as he is keen on the route master! Donation by CRW Accountants Ltd 17/06/08 |
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Onwards and Upwards! Good Luck guys. Donation by Matt Trager 17/06/08 |
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good luck and be careful xx Donation by gema slowe 16/06/08 |
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hi sue Donation by Nick 16/06/08 |
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Wishing you all the and hope the weather is kind to you. My mind boggles at how its going to be possible !! Donation by Brian Bell 16/06/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Well done to all of you for making the most of the fantastic training you had. Best of luck on your mission! Donation by Leon Campbell 16/06/08 |
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This is a great thing to do, and as Commissioner of Transport for TfL, I think it's only right that Donation by Peter Hendy 15/06/08 |
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The very best of luck to you all. I hope you achieve your goal. Donation by Manny 15/06/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck! Don't hurt yourselves! Donation by Pauline Foster-Smith 14/06/08 |
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Excellent cause, good luck and well done. Donation by Jeff Graham 14/06/08 |
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from john, kareen and noah - good luck and enjoy the challenge ;o) Donation by john kenwright 13/06/08 |
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a great cause and one close to my heart Donation by Steve Appleby 12/06/08 |
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Donation by Dasha Dakhno-Cogger 12/06/08 |
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Good Luck MUM!!!!!!! I O U a foot massage when im back from uni!!!! Love you!!! Donation by Vicky Bates 12/06/08 |
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Good luck! Donation by Steven McCann 12/06/08 |
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Thank You Dennis Dixon Donation by Debbie Murray 11/06/08 |
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Thank You Dave Geary Donation by Debbie Murray 11/06/08 |
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An exciting challenge for a very worthy cause - well done! Donation by Wendy Bell 11/06/08 |
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Good luck all of you - an excellent cause ( Metroline Recruitment) Donation by Pat Brook 11/06/08 |
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| * 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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