HI GUYS!

 

I go by the name of Alex, and I’m always looking for thrills!

I do things like Zorbing, paintballing, mountain climbing, diving into wind tunnels, snowboarding, going on expeditions to the jungle, going down luges and up gondolas, getting near active geysers, rock climbing, chilling with baby animals, painting my face and much much more!

Plus, I've met David Attenborough.

 

A few weeks ago I saw a big advert on the tube which advertised an amazing opportunity to ABSEIL down the ole’ Battersea Power Station to raise money for charity. So I naturally jumped at the chance to be suspended backwards in a harness over nothing but, well... nothing! This is the first time this has ever been done and I decided I didn't want to miss out!

WHAT’S THE POINT?

So, on Sunday the 2^nd of May, 2010, I, Alex, WILL BE abseiling 100 metres down the power station for a charity called MAG. This stands for the Mines Advisory Group, which actually works worldwide to clear remnants of conflict in warzones, such as landmines, missiles and ammunition. Countries they work in include Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Congo, Cambodia and Vietnam, to name but a few!

They are co-laureate of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, and are an established charity (since 1989) focused on education and tackling poverty on top of everything else! Here’s a link to their website if you want to find out more: 

http://www.maginternational.org/about/

 

They also have a YouTube channel where you can see videos of what they’re doing:

 http://www.youtube.com/user/MinesAdvisoryGroup

 

And for those of you want to keep BANG up to date, their facebook page is the place for you. I, for one, am a fan, and you should join too!

http://www.facebook.com/minesadvisorygroup

 

I know that not everyone is into facebook so they’ve got accounts on many MANY different social networks, so there’s no excuse not to get into it!

http://www.maginternational.org/MAG/en/supportmag/social-networking-websites/

 

HOW YOU CAN HELP

 

Well, I NEED SPONSORSHIP! I have pledged to raise at least £200 for MAG, so anything you can give will be greatly appreciated. I can’t do it without your generosity!

 

Click on the link to donate directly. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity. So please dig deep and donate now.

This is how your money will be used:

£15 can field one fully trained and equipped deminer for one day

£20 can buy overalls for a deminer

£30 can buy a pair of sturdy boots

£80 can provide protective headgear such as helmets and visors

£100 can provide a first aid kit, which could help save the life of a landmine victim

£250 ...is the price of a flak jacket for a deminer which could save a life

£550 could help MAG make a remote, controlled explosion, destroying dangerous items

£2000-£3000 can pay for a metal detector

... AND if you're giving online you can Gift Aid your donation so MAG can get even more money! THANK YOU :)

If you actually want to take part in the event, there is still an opportunity for you but spaces are limited so ACT NOW HERE:

http://www.maginternational.org/MAG/en/supportmag/the-mag-battersea-power-station-abseil-sunday-2nd-may-2010/

If you want to contact me about anything or you have questions, please email me at godandchips@hotmail.com or catch up with me on facebook, I’m going to create a group so watch this space!

 

You’re all awesome

 

THANK YOU for visiting my JustGiving page!!!