We are stand up paddle-boarding the entire length of the Grand Western Canal in Mid Devon or as far as our aged bodies and the light allows us! A small team, Simeon and Matthew Paskell, Adam Fisher, Kristin Hayday O'Connor, Jessie Jephcott and Myself (Matt Regan) are doing this challenge, and hopefully not sinking on Saturday 11th November 2023.

We are doing this to raise money and awareness for two causes very close to our hearts. The first is Snack Pack who a small local Diabetes charity (https://exeter-children-s-snack-pack.diabetesukgroup.org/). Sim's 5 year old daughter Ada was recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. A life changing diagnosis which has been a huge challenge for Ada, her parents and family to adapt to, as it is for all individuals and families affected by Diabetes.

The other is to raise money for Thorverton Church of England Primary School, our local school which both Ada and also my little boy Lochann attend. Like most small UK village schools Thorverton struggles with limited resources, provisions and budget, and relies on the hard work of the PTFA and generosity of the local and wider community to help the fantastic teachers and staff provide the best education for the local community's children.

Any and all donations would be much appreciated by us and the cause and all monies raised will be split evenly between the two causes.

Wish us luck, hopefully we won't sink and will make it light, weather and bodies dependent!