Amy Briden is fundraising for Survival International

Amy's taking on the Iron Maiden...

Iron Maiden

on 02/07/2009

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Raising money for

Survival International

Charity Registration No. 267444

"Survival helps tribal peoples to defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

Founded in 1969 in response to the secret genocide of Amazonian Indians, Survival is the only international organization supporting tribal peoples worldwide. We do not accept funding from any national government.

Today, Survival has supporters in 82 countries. We work for tribal peoples’ rights in three complementary ways: education, advocacy and campaigns. We also offer tribal people themselves a platform to address the world. We work closely with local indigenous organizations, and focus on tribal peoples who have the most to lose, usually those most recently in contact with the outside world.

We believe that public opinion is the most effective force for change. Its power will make it harder, and eventually impossible, for governments and companies to oppress tribal peoples.

Visit www.survivalinternational.org to find out more."

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Amy Briden

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Raised: 157%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £782.77

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My story

So the Iron Maiden is done and dusted...

I have been planning to complete the Iron Maiden for a while now after Ben Keene and Giles Dawnay first took on the Iron Man back in August. As Vorovoro Island has been my home for over a year now, I thought it was about time to go for the challenge too! I also wanted to be the first Tribewanted Iron maiden and represent the lewas as well as to do something beneficial and raise money for a very important charity, Survival International.

So what is the Iron Maiden?

The Iron Maiden consisted of two challenges on Vorovoro Island...

Firstly, running (well, jogging!) across and over the 4 peaks including the scramble up to the recently completed dam, then following the mangroves, back on to the beach and finally along to the Tribewanted village to the Volley ball court.

Then...

having a quick slurp on a coconut before grabbing a snorkel and mask, jumping into the sea and swimming the outline of the whole island; around the headland, across to Nakawaqa, along the coastline past the old jetty and Tanoa Park, around the rocks at secret beach, past the waterfall before the final stretch back to the village...phew!

BUT to make the second part even more of a challenge, I left my fins behind and just used arm actions and leg power to get myself around...

So when did the Iron Maiden happen?

Although I was aiming for Thursday 2nd July, due to raging seas, windy weather and heavy down pours, I had to wait until 5th July. However, after grey skies in the morning and a little drizzle, I was determined to do the challenge and set off at 11.30am. The adrenaline kicked in and I was off!

With a lot of determination, sugar and sweat, I finished in 2 hours 12 minutes.

I completed the run in 33.02 minutes...stopped for 2 minutes to change and gulp some water...and did the swim in 1 hour 37 minutes. Wahoo!

The sun's scorching, there are steep rock faces, tangled roots and a maze of wobbly rocks and driftwood, the sea is unpredictable and full of snappy predators...

So why did I do the Iron Maiden and how can you be involved?

The reason why I did this challenge is to raise money for Survival and help indigenous tribes across the world. Survival also supports education projects within tribal communities and funds the training of tribal people as teachers and health workers. Check out www.survival-international.org

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Survival International 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.

You can still sponsor me and support Survival....V i n a k a !

	A big Belated congrats Amz - Fiji time;) Well done you!!!!!!!! xxx Donation by Jenni Prentice 13/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	A truly amazing feat Amy! We heard via Anita; enjoy your time here. ( @ last I am not anonymous!) Donation by Mary Briden 06/08/09	£7.00
	FantasticAmy! Well done! love 'U' Brian & Jenny. XX Donation by Mary Briden 04/08/09	£20.00
	Donation by Anonymous 14/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Amy, from the McCreary family. Donation by Ann McCreary 12/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have fun in the sun Donation by Richard Briden 06/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well Done Amy! You are a star :) Donation by Shauna Ca 05/07/09
	Good luck Noodle....save that Rainforest!! I'd be there with you if I could! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Donation by Katie Simmons 03/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	WHOOP WHOOP!!!! Good luck lovely Amy!! x Donation by Georgie Gilmore 02/07/09	£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 02/07/09	£77.77 + £21.94 Gift Aid
	Good luck you little blonde whirlwind! Donation by Richard Walsh 02/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I hope the ancestors are willing you on for you next week Amy. Best of luck and well done of raising so much!! :) xx Donation by Lorna Morris 02/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	G'luck Amy! Donation by Regan Welcome 01/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Amy very best of luck!! xx Donation by Rachelle Rodrigues 01/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Go Girl! What a ture inspiration you are. Sending oodles of love and good luck vibes x Donation by Sarah Goodman 30/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you, all the best. I am very proud of you. Donation by adrian briden 30/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Bula sia Amy. Best of luck for the day. I'm sure you'll do great. I'll be with you in my thoughts! You can do it!!!!! Simone xx Donation by Simone Ludecke 30/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Lako Amy lako! Wishing you good luck, fair weather and weak currents! Donation by Senga Bennett 30/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	ciao my dear! I'm with you...well even if I know I'm a bad runner, specially considering my fall ;))) kisses Donation by Paola D'Amato 30/06/09	£30.00
	Go on Briben you can do it easily have fun say hello to the fish x Donation by Daniel Mason 30/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Amy! It's brilliant what your doing, go, go gadget legs!!! :) Love Liz xxx Donation by Liz Tratt 29/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Seriously miss you Miss B. You'll be amazing and i can't wait to see you again! Have Fun and eat loads of banana cake when you've finished. Donation by Jenni Bannister 28/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Amy! Wish I was there to see you complete it! :) Donation by Rebekka Baddeley 27/06/09	£10.00
	Go Amy! I am sure you will whizz around the island! :) Donation by Helen Grimshaw 27/06/09	£5.00
	Donation by Laurence Coleman 27/06/09
	Amy! Finally the crazyness approaches.... and then you can eat Oreos again. Good Luck, run like the wind! Donation by Madeleine Tobert 27/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Amy, your are amazing !!! Go and make a record performance !!! And don't care for the Hammock Society President :-) Donation by Gian Alfredo Camorali 27/06/09	£10.00
	Watch out for my shark costume Donation by President of the Hammock Society 25/06/09	£10.00
	Go Amy go!!! woooo! You're a star. Wish I could be there to cheer you on! Good luck, you'll be great!! xxxxxxx Donation by Anna O'Beirne 25/06/09	£5.00
	well done chick, i dont know how you do it!! Donation by emma yeo 25/06/09	£20.00

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