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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 boys!
Donation by Ashleigh Harmon on 29/03/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Donation by Yvette Starvis on 29/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good Luck to you all
Donation by Grandpa Harris on 29/03/10
£12.00
+ £3.38 Gift Aid
The Thames no longer enough for you Martyn? Wishing you loads of luck :o) x
Donation by Catherine Jones on 28/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck Harris.
Donation by Sam Cross on 26/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Row Olly Row... Bex. xxx
Donation by Becky Poulson on 26/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck. What next - rowing across the Atlantic?
Donation by grant Halliwell on 26/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck fellas and dont forget to load the boat with cheap booze for the row back again!!
Donation by Michael Nolloth on 25/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck!!
Donation by Mark Langston on 23/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
GOOD LUCK OLIVER AND SAFE SEA PASSAGE - AS THEY SAY IN THE RNLI
Donation by Steve Howard on 23/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Best of luck with the crossing.
Donation by Robert Webb on 22/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good Luck!
Donation by William Halligan on 22/03/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Good Luck!!
Donation by Kelly Feaver on 19/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Ollie - you and your mates are totally mad but it's for a great cause so here's wishing you all the best and hoping you achieve your target. Good luck!
Donation by Stephen Burridge on 19/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Michael Sharkey on 19/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
You are all crazy!
Donation by Gemma Dawson on 19/03/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Really?
Donation by Finn McGuirk on 18/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good luck guys! x
Donation by Sam Emsley on 18/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Terry , you and I would sink the boat ! Good Luck to all you guys - a curry before should help the wind direction .
Donation by Dad Harris on 18/03/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
good luck guys!
Donation by Kay Tape on 18/03/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Ken Curtis on 18/03/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Surprised your Dads not joining you onthis - good luck
Donation by Terry Austin on 18/03/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Good Luck!
Donation by Peter O'Brien on 18/03/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by Gemma Jeffries on 18/03/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Good luck, I hear Christine Bleakley wants to ski behind you!
Donation by Nigel Malcolm on 18/03/10
£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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