Raised: 75%
Target: £7,500.00
Raised so far: £5,662.00
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Help us to raise £7500 for ONE water to pay for 1 African water PlayPump see the One Water website for details.

NEWS 29th July 2009
Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. We have now completed the walks outlined below but are carrying on! Caroline will continue walking and she will also be working with London schools to raise the remaining balance needed.  Schools will be hosting 'No Uniform Days" where students will give up to £1 each to wear their own clothes for the day. Money raised will go straight to OneWater and towards our £7500 total. 
Again, a big thank you to all those who have sponsored us so far, please feel free to continue to sponsor Caroline who will just keep walking until that total is reached...

One Water Heroes
Following his death from cancer on September 28th, 2008 Kevin Thompson was nominated as a One Water Hero. The charity makes a real difference to thousands of lives. PlayPump® water systems are powered by children at play.

One Water comments on Kevin’s contribution:
 “Many people have been involved in the development and success of One water and we would particularly like to recognise the contribution that Kevin Thompson from Brandsmiths made to this project. His death has left a great hole in many hearts and minds and he will be very much missed as a friend and a mentor. His legacy lives on in the hundreds of thousands of lives he's helped to change in Africa.”

The Walks
Beginning with a walk along the Thames Path from Hampton Court to Putney on May 30th 2009, a series of walks by family and friends to celebrate and remember the life of  the late Kevin Thompson will  be organised by Helen Storey, Kevin’s widow and Caroline Coates of the Helen Storey Foundation. Family and friends are invited to walk on May 30th.

In June and July Caroline will also complete a series of day walks (5 to 20 miles each), beginning in Aberdeenshire and ending in Cornwall, personally clocking up at least 250 miles. She welcomes anyone interested in walking and talking in Aberdeenshire, Dundee, Edinburgh, Borders, Lake District, parts of the Dales and Pennine Ways, Coast to Coast, Peak District, Cotswolds, Bristol area and Devon and Cornwall coastal path.
Cheques are also welcome, please make cheques payable to Helen Storey Foundation (every penny will go direct to One Water). To participate or learn more contact Helen or Caroline by emailing info@helenstoreyfoundation.org please also see www.helenstoreyfoundation.org

"We used to walk.

The first, across Hampstead Heath, slowly, finding out who you were, as you did me,
The day vanished, so we walked the night too.

We always walked after that.

Along the Thames path, to dream of our garden, to guess at other people’s history, to fathom and invent, to laugh and to feel each second was close to the next.

In gratitude, at identical pace, and equal in everything that matters.

As time went by, the walks got shorter, until you couldn’t walk any more.
The last, towards the front door, and into the back of the ambulance.

The same pace now, towards memory, and still in silent disbelief; without you.
But walk."
Helen Storey, February 2009

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Jonny Helen T Peter C and other bits..via CC thanks all! Donation by Caroline Coates 22/10/09  

£25.00

From Faredeh and Denise via HSF Many thanks Love C and H Donation by Caroline Coates 22/10/09  

£250.00

Donation by Anna Craven 23/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Lots of love to you Helen. A&R xxx Donation by Rob Hickmore 16/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go On Tiger. Rack up the miles. Love Alan x Donation by Alan Graham 31/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

From Kevin at TC, Mr and Mrs Belford and Caryn F Via HSF with love and thanks Donation by Caroline Coates 22/07/09  

£150.00

A wee bit more from IrelandX Donation by A few Irish girlies 22/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Thinking of you Helen and your wonderful 'walking' supporters...S xx Donation by Sarah Taylor 17/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 07/07/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

from Friends in the North Donation by VIA Caroline 28/06/09  

£50.00

In memory of Kevin. You are always in my thoughts, I miss your positive thinking and kindness. Donation by Carlene Carter 26/06/09  

Good luck with the fundraising!! Donation by susan furber 24/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Woohoo!Well done! Donation by Chrystal 19/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I was just thinking this morning how good it was to have some rain for the land, after two dry weeks but we know nothing.... Donation by Sue & Nick 17/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Wish I was walking with you. Heart rending poem Helen and congratulations on your CBE! Caroline deserves one too! Much Love. Donation by Liz Bolton 16/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We all take water for granted - thanks for making it available to those who dont have that luxury Donation by Julie & Hugh 16/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

For Ann - you did it! Donation by Jeff 14/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thanks everyone who walked with Helen and Caroline on Thames Path and Scotland Rachel Mary Kate and DED Via Caroline Donation by Friends family and walkers in London and Scotland 14/06/09  

£350.00

Am so excited to see the total rising...you'll get there for sure - really well done to you both xx Donation by Susan Ibreck 12/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Walking is a beautiful thing, enjoy. Donation by Penny Sloman 12/06/09  

£5.00

walk tall Donation by malcolm garrett 10/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

best of luck Donation by Sandra De Lord 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

enjoy the walk and support a great cause Donation by hilary and alan 08/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great walk Shelagh! Donation by Simon Butler 05/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

keep walking, was lovely to see you, love Kate Donation by Kate 05/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

xx Donation by Peter W&Marco A 05/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Kate, Nick and Monty a fantastic effort and a great cause. Donation by loopy lou 03/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done, cous. Quicker next time, though. Donation by Peter 03/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thinking of you all the way. Much love Pamela & Martin xx Donation by Pamela & Martin 03/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep on walking - you're doing so much good. Do let me know if you have any other near-London walks in the pipeline. Cx Donation by Claire de Braekeleer 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £150.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £937.82

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