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We're a Branch of Samaritans like any other, except that we don't have a building and we don't have a telephone! Instead, we go to events throughout Britain and provide a 24 hour Samaritan service. The events are predominantly out-door music festivals like Glastonbury or Reading, but also various biker, dance, surf, multicultural, lesbian/gay, homeless events, and others. If you're at an event and feel you need to talk something through with a non-judgmental person, in complete confidence, please come by and see us. If it's an outdoor event we will often be standing outside a large tent with a big green SAMARITANS banner. We are a registered charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing; and increases public awareness of issues around suicide and depression.
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Rachel Cowgill's fundraising page
Hi, thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
I'm cycling the C2C cycle route from Whitehaven to Sunderland over four days in October (http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-do/national-cycle-network/long-distance-rides/england/sea-to-sea-c2c) and I'm going to use the opportunity to raise money for Festival Branch of The Samaritans. Festival Branch volunteers offer face-to-face befriending at outdoor events throughout the country and are available for anyone going through crisis or thinking about taking their life. Festival Branch really needs help with running costs this year. If you want to know more about what your money would be supporting, move your cursor over to the logo on the left-hand side of this message.
Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me for any sum you like, no matter how small: donations can be anonymous, and will be quickly processed and passed on to Festival Branch so that they can continue their work. Virgin Money Giving is a not-for-profit organisation and will claim gift aid on Festival Branch's behalf where donors are eligible for this.
I'm really grateful for your support and thank you for any donations - they're going to help me get up and over those Cumbrian hills!
cheers
Rachel
Recent donors
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 30.10.11 Donation by cheque |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.10.11 In Cash |
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John Bennett £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 09.10.11 Congrats - did the C2C a couple of years ago and not easy, some tricky, energy-draining climbs. Go you! |
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Cam & Shirley £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 29.09.11 Good luck :-) |
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Laurie Stras £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 31.08.11 Pedal power!!! I know you'll make it, easy, easy, easy. |
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Anne £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 06.08.11 Go girls...will be thinking of u when in the wilds of moira.... |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 10.06.11 |
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Martin Honeywill £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.05.11 "Life is like riding a bicycle - in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving" -Albert Einstein Go for it Rachel thanks for your support |
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John A £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 25.04.11 It's worth the pain! |
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Janet £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 25.04.11 See you at the top! ;-) |
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Trish C £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 25.04.11 All the best Rachel. The London Samaritans have helped me out of a dark hole a couple of times. Well worth it! |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 25.04.11 |
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Lynn Lock £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 25.04.11 hope that you appreciate spending on your fitted saddle ;) and thanks xx |
