Charities
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research is the only charity in the UK dedicated exclusively to researching blood cancers and disorders including leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and other lymphomas, and myeloma.
The Encephalitis Society is a UK based charity with worldwide links that aims to improve the quality of life of all people affected directly and indirectly by encephalitis. Encephalitis is an often life-threatening illness caused by infection, usually viral, or by autoimmune diseases affecting the brain. Survivors are left with an acquired brain injury, the degree and severity of which will vary. The resultant difficulties may include cognitive, physical, emotional or behavioural consequences. The Encephalitis Society provides support to adults and children affected, their families and carers; produces evidence based information on all aspects of the condition in printed, electronic, video and audio formats; raises awareness about the condition and its subsequent problems among professionals, statutory agencies and the general public; conducts research and works in partnership with other researchers and their establishments. If you want to find out more about our work please visit our website at www.encephalitis.info or get in touch with us on 01653692583.
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Coastalchallenge2011's fundraising page
Tim Bond, Managing Director of National Recruitment Agency Upfront & Personnel first decided that he needed a new challenge for 2011 having been unable to dedicate much time to the Encephalitis Society in 2010. As a Corporate Sponsor and Regional Representative of The Encephalitis Society Tim has actively worked to raise both funds and awareness of this life-changing illness.
The idea for a kayak challenge had been in the back of Tim's mind for a while but became crystallised while talking to Gareth Allen, a Personal Trainer and a Partner in Physio2Fit. The idea quickly hatched in to a full-blown plan and within days team member were being chosen and strategies, goals and preparations made.
The first part of the challenge, to kayak around the Isle of Wight has been done before and so we're not breaking any records, the distance of this challenge is approximately 80 to 85 miles and we aim to complete this over 3 days.
Day1 we are aiming to leave Southampton Boast Show and we anticipate completing 17 miles finishing at Ryde. Day2 32 miles from Ryde to Freshwater and finally from Freshwater round the Needles and back to Southampton Boat Show on Day3 which is 30 miles.
The team have chosen two charities whose work is nothing short of amazing and aim to raise, through sponsorship and donation, significant sums of money for these good causes.
The Encephalitis Society is a UK based charity set up by people affected by encephalitis in 1994.
The Encephalitis Society is a registered charity and the only resource of its kind in the world. The Society provides direct support and information to people affected by Encephalitis in the UK and Ireland. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain caused by infection (usually viral) or by autoimmune disease. Encephalitis is indiscriminate, striking adults and children alike, showing no respect for age, gender, ethnicity or culture. Mortality rates are high and many of those who survive are left with an acquired brain injury, the degree and severity of which will vary. An Independent Audit in 2005 concluded that for those who contacted the Society it was a "light in a very dark place" and a co-charity in the sector recently described us as a 'charity that punches above its weight'.
Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Our life-saving research is focused on finding causes, improving diagnosis and treatments, and running groundbreaking clinical trials for all blood cancer patients.
Blood cancers including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma affect people of all ages from babies to grandparents. We need to be sure that we reach all those touched by leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma and give them the best possible chance of survival.
Recent donors
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Richard & Jan BiggPond £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 25.10.11 Weel done, guys. |
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Heidi £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 11.10.11 Well done !! |
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Claire & Matt £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 05.10.11 Well Done Ian, a great job done!! |
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Iain McInnes £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 05.10.11 Don't end up the creek without a paddle! Iain |
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Gareth Allen £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 30.09.11 Friends and Family of Gareth Allen |
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Francesca Yates £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 29.09.11 Well done team! |
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Alice £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 28.09.11 Well Done on the Kayak Challenge Guy's |
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Jacqueline £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 26.09.11 With fond childhood memories of Isabel - good luck all! |
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Paul Colver £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 24.09.11 |
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Tracy Penny £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 22.09.11 Good luck Tim. |
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The Appleby's £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 22.09.11 Hope you make it to the end safely, love The Appleby's. X |
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Chris £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 22.09.11 Go for it Gareth! |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 22.09.11 |
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Dad £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 21.09.11 Good luck Ian we are watching your progress with interest and trepidation rather you than me. Dad x |
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Daniel Nelson £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 21.09.11 Good luck! |
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Andrew Ward £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 20.09.11 Good Luck James! Hope your cushion helps! |
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Helen & Martin Horn £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 20.09.11 Hopefully this might give you a boost on a dark and windy night now that you are underway - keep safe and keep going!! |
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Chris Willsher £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.09.11 Good luck buddy! You're an absolute leg-end. |
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Paul Stuart £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.09.11 |
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Chui £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 20.09.11 Good Luck! |
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Sergiy £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.09.11 Good luck with your challenge Tim! |
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Frances Ringrose £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 20.09.11 Good Luck! and enjoy. With best wishes. |
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Rich and Dot £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.09.11 Good luck for today Hotpants! ;) |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.09.11 A very worthy cause - all the very best. |
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Nick Blomfield £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 20.09.11 Good Luck! |
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Amy C £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 19.09.11 Good luck guys, such a great cause. Enjoy the challenge! Well done. |
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Rob £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 19.09.11 |
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Ben Verling £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 18.09.11 |
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Ed & Julie £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 17.09.11 Sounds amazing. Good luck to all of you. |
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Julian Noble £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 16.09.11 Happy paddling - hope the waves aren't too big! Good luck and best wishes |
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CJ £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.09.11 Good luck!!x |
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Ellie & Rich £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 16.09.11 Good luck! |
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Dave & Jennie McWilliam £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 16.09.11 Good luck to all of you. Hope the water isn't too rough!! Take care and be safe. |
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Michelle Stuart £40.00 (+ £10.00 giftaid) 16.09.11 Good luck next week. Arabella and I will be ready with the hot toddies for when you get back. xxx |
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Short Stuff & Enid £10.00 16.09.11 For the Fruppy, On your next mad venture! :-) |
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Caroline Maxwell and Mike Crippin £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 15.09.11 Good luck to you all and enjoy. |
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Dee £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 15.09.11 Good luck Ian, it's quite a challenge! |
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Bob Tinney £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 15.09.11 Good luck & a safe journey |
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Dennis & Carol Brown £100.00 12.09.11 Hi Tim - Wishing you all great success with this brave venture ! Hope you raise lots of money for these two worthy causes Loads of love from Dennis & Carol xxxxxx |
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Julia Stuart £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 10.09.11 Good Luck!! |
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Pip & Nick Wilson £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 06.09.11 Good luck from your favourite invalid family! |
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Maggie Page £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 02.09.11 Good luck Rich , have fun, paddle fast. |
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Caroline Clark £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 31.08.11 Have just listened to your radio interview during lunch break at the Encephalitis Society - well done |
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Sarah, Ian, Charlie & Digby. £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 31.08.11 A great challenge for a great cause. You have our support & we wish you the very best. We will be following your progress. Good luck! |
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Ruth £20.00 26.08.11 Good luck, stay safe & have fun. |
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Janine Casey £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.08.11 good luck Ian - look after your bones! |
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Karan Sealey £50.00 18.08.11 Great idea and deserving charities. Good luck to you all. |
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Terry & Jenny Bond £75.00 (+ £18.75 giftaid) 15.08.11 Good luck to you all |
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Mandy Eatwell £100.00 (+ £25.00 giftaid) 13.08.11 |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 29.07.11 Have a great trip around the Island |
