Vaughan Roberts is fundraising for Epilepsy Bereaved

Kayaking Around the UK with Epilepsy

2009 Kayaking Around the UK

on 14/05/2009

Kayaking with my friend Epilepsy

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Raising money for

Epilepsy Bereaved

Charity Registration No. 1050459

Help us work towards the prevention of 3 seizure related deaths a day in the UK. Since we formed ten years ago, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) has been recognised by both government and clinicians, resulting in general agreement regarding ways to reduce the risks. We provide a specialist service; informing and educating, promoting and funding research into SUDEP and providing a specialist support service for those bereaved by SUDEP.

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Vaughan Roberts

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Raised: 27%

Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £5,467.00

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My story

If you want to follow the progress of this expedition please follow this link to the blog site:

http://vaughanandchrisepilepticpaddle.blogspot.com/

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I want to raise funds for a charity that is very important to me, Epilepsy Bereaved.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Epilepsy Bereaved 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. So please sponsor me now!

Epilepsy has rooted itself into my family like many others. My brother and I all suffer from this illness - Epilepsy is a genetic disease.

If you decide to donate, you will be giving money to something that saves lives. What a lot of people do not know and are often not told by doctors, is that an epileptic fit can cause sudden death. I nearly lost my brother two years back, and unfortunately, a cousin of ours died of an Epileptic fit not so long ago.

The charity, Epilepsy Bereaved, is embedded deep in our family foundations as my Aunty , the mother of the cousin we lost, was one of its founders. This kayaking trip around the UK aims to raise as much money as possible for Epilepsy Bereaved to put towards research into epilepsy and to help save lives. Since being diagnosed with Epilepsy myself last year it seems that everyone knows of someone who has Epilepsy.

Starting on 16th May 2009 this journey will take me over 5 months to complete, covering just over 2,500 Nautical Miles. In this time the effects of epilepsy will most certainly make its presence known to me. I originally decided to do this trip over 3 years ago. It was something I was going to do after completing a stint with the Royal Marines. Unfortunately, however, due to my medical condition, I am now unable to join the Marines.

I have been training for the past 8 months and have just over a week left until I set off. I am hoping to enjoy some safe paddling. Even for a fit and healthy individual this trip would push them to their limits. But having epilepsy, well, it will be a testing time because there's that spark that loiters hidden in the brain.

Anyhow COME ON get your wallet out and sponsor me... If you have any questions regarding this trip please email me at: vaughanscroberts@googlemail.com Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your support.

Vaughan Roberts 04/01/2009

Ps. Written 14th May 2009- 2 days before setting off. Thank you to everyone who has donated towards this charity. The supportive messages have given my confidence a boost. I am looking forward to leaving - my preparations are complete at last....I never thought this day would come around!

19th May 2009 - Due to bad weather the decision has been taken to wait for good weather. I do have some pre-nerves, but that's part and parcel doing a trip like this. Again, thank you to everyone who has supported my dream. My family have been amazing, but I am sure my friends are probably glad to see me leave, as I have spent 8 or 9 months talking about kayaking! Well, the talking stops from tomorrow.

20th May - Vaughan left from Camber Sands early today....off on his adventure!!!

	Donation by Anonymous 11/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Vaughan Donation by Marie-Ange Danthois 29/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	keep crankin fellas Donation by Matt 'Seaton to Budleigh' Fletcher 17/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Met you on the beach at Lulworth Cove. Good luck! Donation by Neil Ives 11/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Andrea Hasell 04/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	well done my boy,,,good luck &god bless!! Donation by colin okeefe 30/05/09	£20.00
	Best of luck. A brilliant cause. I hope you reach your sponsorship goal! Donation by Sue Welch 29/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Amazing! Best of luck and hope you also enjoy it Donation by Nick Taylor 22/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck, a worthy cause and a huge challenge! Donation by Greg Sutton 20/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great adventure good luck look forward to hearing about when you get back. Don't forget the ointment. Donation by Chris Raines 19/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Anthony Hall 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best on this adventure. Look forward to hearing some of the stories.We will be thinking of you. Keep in touch when you can. Donation by Martin and Maria Kelk 16/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I wish you every success on your adventure and in your fundraising Donation by Paddy Powell 15/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What a fantastic journey you have ahead of you. Good luck and enjoy. Take care. x Donation by Hayley Nunn 15/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What a fantastic thing to do - good luck Donation by Trudy Hogben (Early Education) 15/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Just for the sheer challenge and the admirable goal that you set yourself. Be safe Donation by Nira Fulton 14/05/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	I have been sea Kayaking for 4 years now and i know that this will be great fun and a heck of a challange. Good luck Donation by Joe Mack 14/05/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good luck v man, you know we're all behind you! Have a wicked time you crazy bstard x x Donation by Sarah Ellis* 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A fantastic and ambitious goal. Safe paddling. Donation by peter clarke 14/05/09	£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid
	Mate, take care out there i know you will do just great! sorry i cant get back to see you off! Good luck and stay strong dude.Mucho love Gremlin ! Donation by GREMLIN 13/05/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck on your voyage Donation by Greg O'Connor 12/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Best of luck and have fun ! Donation by Ali.G 12/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good Luck x Donation by Kate Grindal 11/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	The Sun came up upon the left, Out of the sea came he! And he shone bright, and on the right Went down into the sea. Wishing you the best of luck. Donation by Robin Redfern 09/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Kayaking Brian!! We will both see you on your trip! Donation by Alice & Will 08/05/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck. Hope the seas stay calm for you. Donation by Trish Standaloft 08/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Kayak through the burn all the way home. Best of luck! Donation by Lia Abady 08/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Kevin Kelly 08/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	wishing you every success Donation by richard Seaman 08/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Chris 08/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,402.00
Offline donations:	£3,065.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£660.00

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