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Trek '09 for Leonard Cheshire Disability

Trek 2009

on 01/06/2009

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Team members:

Frances and Monique

Raising money for

Leonard Cheshire Disability

Charity Registration No. 218186

Leonard Cheshire Disability supports over 21,000 disabled people in the UK and works in 55 countries around the world. We campaign for change and provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way. Our services are wide ranging and include day and residential care homes, care at home, resource centres, rehabilitation, respite care and training and assistance for those looking for work. International services include inclusive education for disabled children, training and research to aid recovery in post-conflict and post-disaster countries, and improving access to advice and small business loans. Campaigning is a very important part of our work. Our Creature Discomforts campaign aims to challenge the way people think about and respond to disability in order to remove the barriers faced by disabled people. Registered Charity Number 218186

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Target: £6,000.00
Raised so far: £5,199.83

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My story

Thanks for visiting the Trek 2009 fundraising page in aid of Leonard Cheshire Disability. Monique and Frances commence their trek challenge on 24th October 2009, see below for a detailed account of the challenges ahead.

Monique and Frances have a strong passion for Leonard Cheshire Disability, having worked in one of their services for many years, experiencing first hand the high standard of care and support given to their service users.

Assisting Frances and Monique with the frundraising are Lucie Kingston,Nicky Macdonald, Nadine Collington, Jayne Bottomley, Nicky Bowman and Jean Homewood.

Frances, who retired from Leonard Cheshire Disability some 18 months ago, has undertaken two treks over the past 10 years and thought her trekking days were over until Monique said ‘How about another trek before you hang up your boots’!!!!

So here we go ..............................

Vietnam - Northern Village Trek

This will be no holiday.

We fly from London Heathrow to Hanoi on a 13 hour flight departing on 24th October 2009.We then transfer by truck (5 hours) to Hoa Binh Province at Tan Lac passing through tapioca and sugar cane plantations where we meet our trek team. This is an area of outstanding beauty although the forests of Pu Loung are under threat from illegal hunting, fire and logging.

We will be staying in typical homesteads, in houses built on stilts, so will experience first-hand the everyday lifestyle and culture of the village people. Not only will we be raising money for Leonard Cheshire Disability, but also will be contributing to the these very poor communities.

We start our trek through dense forests to the remote valley of Ngo-Luong then steeply uphill to the village of Muoi perched high on the limestone hillside.. Part of our trek takes us on the original Ho Chi Minh Trail, crossing many streams on route. The area is mountainous and paths can become very slippery.

We will be trekking through very remote areas where the local people rarely see tourists and trekkers. . Our behaviour will impact on the future of trekking and eco-tourism in the area, so it is important that we behave with respect and sensitivity.

The weather will be extremely hot and humid, with torrential rain at times- this will add to our challenge. We will be away for 10 days, trekking between 7-9 hours per day without the luxury of any home comforts.

It will be a challenge but a worthwhile one and a great experience.

Please give us your support.

Thank you

Frances and Monique

PS Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor Frances and Monique: Leonard Cheshire Disability 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.

	Whilst you are gazing at the landscape, feet and legs killing you, take a min to think of your old mate - Go girls! But take care x Donation by Lesley Woods 09/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Never had one before!!!!!! Donation by Frances 22/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	My feet can't wait to be pampered! Donation by Amelia Jaquest 22/05/09	£20.00
	I could have this done for free at home!!!! but all in a good cause Donation by Neil Kingston 20/05/09	£20.00
	mmmm lovely head massage Donation by Nicky & Bruce 20/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	looking forward to my manicure and massage! Great work, £6k here we come! Donation by Nicky B/D 18/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	will think of you, it will be hard but a wonderful experience and very worthy cause ! Donation by Shirley Leigh 18/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Monique & Frances Donation by Nicky & Bruce 07/04/09	£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid
	I'm full of admiration for what you two are doing. Good Luck! Donation by Linda Davis 23/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	raised selling greeting cards Donation by Bluestream Recruitment 15/03/09	£6.50
	Very proud of you Monique good luck Dad Donation by Mr Wise 12/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck both of you take lots of care Donation by Mr & Mrs O'Neill 12/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We are very proud of you Donation by Ellen & Bob 10/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	They tell me preparation is the key. I wouldn't know Donation by sue northcott 09/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck to you both... Bonkers, the pair of you!!! Donation by Rosanne Lyddon 09/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by rosie boffin 07/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck-Mike,Gill, Tom, Ant Donation by Michael Wise 05/03/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	i think your both mad!!! good luck and i hope you enjoy it. love Kate Donation by Kate Merrett 18/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck!!! a colleague of kate. Donation by i borrett 04/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck monique we will be thinking of you Donation by rita &richard 03/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you Monique and well done all the best Donation by Manjit Singh 29/01/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good on you! Donation by june goodenough 02/01/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Graham & Lorna 18/12/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	1 x CWQ Ticket Donation by Jayne Page 12/11/08	£15.00
	1 x CWQ Ticket Donation by Kathy Jarvis 11/11/08	£15.00
	Pedicure, manicure and JB greeting cards, THANK YOU xx Donation by Janet Bottomley 10/11/08	£18.00
	raised from sales of JB greeting cards Donation by Henley Management College/Reading University 08/11/08	£9.00
	raised from purchasing JB greeting cards Donation by Bluestream Recruitment Staff 06/11/08	£16.50
	2 x cheese & wine for Liam & Nads Donation by Liam Collington 04/11/08	£30.00
	Raised from purchasing JB greeting cards Donation by LCD Staff 04/11/08	£22.40

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* Total raised online:	£1,746.53
Offline donations:	£3,453.30
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£274.72

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