My Charity Event - The Channel Challenge 09

conscriptboris · by **conscriptboris** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:38 pm

Hi all fellow AOS`ers,

Well its the time of year again and I normally run a couple events a year for charity and this year Im really trying to push the boat out!

Myself and a fellow friend have teamed together to create an event whereas we swim the distance of the English Channel (22Miles) in a team of four relay!

Ive been training for a few weeks now and I am improving by the day, we currently have 60 people taking part (the total allowed in the pool!).

I am raising money for a local charity Gibraltar Childline as I believe no matter where you are in the world children need guidence and protection and also BLESMA, a military charity that helps Ex-servicemen who have lost limbs.

So.. I am asking for donations to support the cause. This can be any amount you feel is do-able

You can send checks to:

Aaron Pearce
DE&S ISS(G)
Buidling 210
South Dispersal
Devils Tower Camp
BFPO 52
United Kingdom

I do have a paypal account: conscriptboris@hotmail.com

Also we now have a justgiving site, they collect the donations and send it direct to the charity

: Channel Challenge

Anything helps! There is also a Facebook page if you want to keep up with what's happening (Ive probably invited alot of you already) search for Channel Challenge 09.

We have permission to receive money for the charity and I will have their details and contact up when I get the letters from work.

Kind regards,

Elvis

Feel free to ask any Questions!

Jimster · by **Jimster** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:57 pm

Good luck old boy.
Will post a donation tonight.

jim

Spack · by **Spack** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:37 pm

I've sent a little. I've also moved this to the Events forum, that should stop it disappearing onto page 2 of the recent topics

conscriptboris · by **conscriptboris** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:07 pm

Jimster wrote:Good luck old boy.
Will post a donation tonight.

jim

Thanks loads mate!

Spack wrote:I've sent a little. I've also moved this to the Events forum, that should stop it disappearing onto page 2 of the recent topics

Thats brilliant! thank you,

As i said get a Channel Challenge 2009 facebook search going. We are also having a charity site set up where people can donate online!

This is for those who dont have cheques/paypal etc!

Also we are having a BBQ at the end of the day (31st) is anyone can make it ill pay your entry

although i reckon the flight might be a bit much this close

Thanks again, ill be keeping you all updated!

Elvis

mattjgilbert · by **mattjgilbert** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:36 pm

You could set something up through Just Giving? That way people can sign up for Gift Aid too.

If you do that, I'll donate that way, if not I'll try via PayPal

conscriptboris · by **conscriptboris** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:53 pm

matt, Ive now got the site!

Channel Challenge donation site

Thanks for your support!

My partner in event organising got this up and running, the donations on this site will go towards BLESMA, we will be balencing it all out at the end between the two.

Unfortunately Childline Gibraltar cant be used on these sites

but no worries!

Oh and thanks again Dan I got your PP,

Thanks All,

Elvis

AdrianG · by **AdrianG** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:20 pm

Once I get paid... I'll send a donation... I already have a Just Giving account, so it'll be nice and easy

mattjgilbert · by **mattjgilbert** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:11 am

Just givnig is down for technical issues! I'll donate once it's back up.

conscriptboris · by **conscriptboris** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:45 am

Thanks lads, its great that your helping!

We do 1hr training most morning (mon-fri) however im doing a 2 hr sprint relay with the team today, so going to be knackered!

Elvis

conscriptboris · by **conscriptboris** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:20 pm

Hi all,

Just an update, been doing 2-3hr training sessions (not nice) and every morning for 40mins!

A thanks out to Matt for being our first JustGiving donator, thankyou very much, Ive now been hassling my family due to the fact you beat them... they feel guilty

Thanks all

Elvis

mattjgilbert · by **mattjgilbert** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:25 pm

no problem... I'd have given more but the wife is being stingy!

AdrianG · by **AdrianG** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:14 pm

Seriously skint, so I've donated what I don't really have...

So I've sent Scots Mist and Shirt Buttons

AdrianG · by **AdrianG** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 7:46 pm

Hows the fund-raising going?
Having much success?

WolflordHavoc · by **WolflordHavoc** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:58 pm

Good luck chaps - wish I could give more.

conscriptboris · by **conscriptboris** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:31 pm

Hi all,

Sorry about the delay, I did a post with loads of links and stuff and it didnt work

I think its something to do with my UMPC tbh Dan.

Anyway, the update:

Myself and my mate recently took part in the Gibraltar Endurance Race, which is 1800m, easy in comparison to what we are doing however it was a stepping stone a couple of pictures follow:

Before the Race:

Sporting our company sponsors, the best swimwear out there! :

After the Race:

Three of our team:

The sponsorship is going well and I thank you all for the donations, every bit helps towards make the lives of children and limbless soldiers better, for this I thank you all!!

Ill update over the next week and with the event hopefully posting totals in the next fortnight!

Thanks loads

Elvis