General Chat

A quick nudge. Daisy

Yvertte and Sheila really need the support itsy, if you would be so kind!! And every penny counts so no matter how small all is welcome!! xx

Worth another ''nudge'' imho :-)

best get me boots out the cupboard!! :O) xx

OK - got everything now and I'm ready to go!!! Daisy

I would just like to thank again those I met on Saturday that donated and those that have said they will donate. Much appreciated. Andy.

I think I've got *almost* everything, just waiting for sleeping bag liner to arrive (ebay purchase) and I think I'm sorted. Just some ironing and packing to do then :o) I won't be doing much walking this week, managed to turn my ankle yesterday (kicked the floor instead of the dogs tennis ball !) - sore but no serious damage Diana, is it worth amending your first reply on this thread that lists those going, as its a bit out of date...

Sorry Paul. Ironing? No. Don't understand! Daisy (off for a walk - back later)

duly updated Chunks!! xx

I haven't sent any money yet and would like to. I see Yvette and Sheila need a bit of help, how do I get the money to them? Linda

Loopy I'll PM ya!!

properly updated this time!! LOL!! xx

I also would like to give a donation to help with this. could you please let me know how I could do so. I wish you all the very best for your trip, what you are doing is wonderful. Tracey

Tracey thanks for your support..... i've sent you a PM!! xx

Hi everyone, I will try and explain this briefly!! I set the target of £3500 - as last year I had to raise £3000 for China and there was a £500 administration fee to join it. the 80% before they go is due to previous treks (not organised by us) have had participants that DID NOT raise the minimum amount needed to cover the costs involved and therefore the trip was paid for by the charity! So this way they are covered if nothing is gathered after the trek. Basically CRUK recommend that where there are costs to get a participant to do something then the costs can not be more than 30% of what is raised! Paul is slightly out as it costs £995 for each trekker to go and that legally comes out of the sponsor money and is explained on the sponsor forms! Hope that makes sense and if you wish to add to a pot of funds where any struggling trekkers shortfall will come from there is an online facility https://www*bmycharity*com/V2/pinksahara or you can pm me and i will give you an address to send cheques. Hope this helps clarify everything.

You sound like a great bunch - wish you all the best for a very successful Trek. Will make contact to offer a donation. Regards Elaine

Elaine, they are fab and have no idea what they are letting themselves in for!! LOL!! Thanks for your support! xx

Had a look last night and still got roughly £800 to go *makes mental note to send a couple of receipts to Pink* ;). The battle with work, training, fundraising started conflicting with each other this last month or so, and something had to give, which basically entailed the fundraising taking a more of a back seat than prior to Christmas. However, some more money has rolled in of late, after a slightly stagnant time of things.

Diana, A couple of silly question's!! Does the gift aid counts towards our £3500 target? Do we get a certificate to say we did it? Susie xx

Hi Susie, No the giftaid doesn't count babe, and yes I'll be producing something to say you did it!! :O) xx