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XChannel Boys
Event: The AHOY Centre - Pulling for Ahoy on 10/06/2010
Team Members: Scott Bradbury, Oliver Howard, Kirk Johnson, Kevin Iles, Mike Harris, Martyn Hall
£8,972.00 raised of £10,000.00 target
134 donations
My Target:
£10,000.00
£8,972.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Having completed a strenuous row down the Thames, Scott Bradbury & Kevin Iles wanted to push the boat (pun intended) out a little further and pitched the idea of rowing the channel to the masses!
Myself, Kirk Johnson, Mike Harris and Martyn Hall stepped up confidently to join them! However before doing so I think we failed to gauge that we would be rowing across the open sea and more importantly across one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, competing with ferries and huge tankers......i know who my money's on in a fight.
I think the severity of the task hit home when we realised that less than 40 people/teams have ever managed to cross the channel successfully, we all saw what happened to 2 of the Topgear team and they had engines to help!
In 2007 2 guys (both experienced rowers) completed the feat but i just wanted to use some words that they used to describe and summarise their ordeal:
'Terrifying', 'Horrendous', '10 foot waves' and my favourite, 'It really was the worst day of my life' but at the end of the article they also pointed out the most important thing.......'the funds we raised for the charity made it all worthwhile in the end' and this is going to be our motivation for the event.
The 6 of us are hoping to raise money for local London charity Ahoy. Ahoy is a watersports centre aimed at helping disadvantaged youth and people with disabilities become active and involved in watersports. There is a major focus on teamwork and personal development, and through the courses and activities they look to build self-esteem, confidence and offer training which will lead to employment. As a local charity 100% of the money will go to the centre and they run entirely off money raised so reaching the £10k is a necessity.
PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THEM! ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND WILL MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE!
For more info please visit www.ahoy.org.uk!
My gallery 5
My charity
The AHOY Centre
Charity Registration No. 1084122
At AHOY we use the medium of sailing to break down many of the barriers and divides that exist within today's society, to bring together people from different walks of life and backgrounds.<p> Through the activities and courses at AHOY, we teach and train people not only how to sail or row, but also about helping others, so that they can then go on to teach and help others. <p> Our primary objective is working with disadvantaged youth and people with disabilities, however, the Centre caters for all - young, disabled and retired alike. It offers them all the experience, opportunities and new horizons gained through water-based activities. <p>
Donations 134
Good luck Mike and friends. You must all be mad!
Donation by Lesley Addy on 01/05/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
The best of luck Ollie!! Such an amazing thing you're doing. x x
Donation by Robyn on 23/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Jackie Howard on 23/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good Luck !!
Donation by Nick Farley on 23/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck Mike, see you on the other side!
Donation by Justin Burroughs on 22/04/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Good luck mate!
Donation by Ben Day on 21/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Best of luck!
Donation by Gina Butterworth on 21/04/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Good luck - watch out for the ferries!
Donation by Lucy Treby on 20/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good Luck Mike, rowing back of course!
Donation by John Sutton on 18/04/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Row Scott Row
Donation by Robert George on 16/04/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
As I said to Scott, the ferry is much easier but if you want to be macho about these things! Good Luck.
Donation by STEVEN TRAUTNER on 14/04/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Enjoy!
Donation by Ben Davy on 13/04/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
You're all mad but good luck
Donation by Ian Murphy on 12/04/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck fellas - a small part of me is jealous, but most is relieved!!
Donation by James Mollett on 10/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Sounds like a nightmare - good luck!!
Donation by Angela Baxter on 09/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good Luck!
Donation by Karen Guntley on 07/04/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good Luck
Donation by Charlotte Allen on 05/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Eurostar is a lot easier guys....good luck
Donation by Mike Whitmarsh on 05/04/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Ramming Speed
Donation by Denis Hall on 03/04/10
£40.00
+ £11.28 Gift Aid
Donation by peter wakefield on 01/04/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Best of luck guys hope you get across safely!
Donation by Penny Markham on 31/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Best of luck guys!!
Donation by Lucy Sinnott on 31/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Best of luck sailors.
Donation by Daniel Fulco on 30/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Watch out for the waves but a fiver more if you capsize!
Donation by Veronica Jackson on 30/03/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Good Luck!
Donation by NATASHA VANE on 30/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£4,732.00
- Offline donations£4,240.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£8,972.00
- Gift Aid£1,188.00
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