A big THANKYOU to everyone who has sponsored me so far. I can't believe I'm already over a quarter of the way towards my target. And I haven't even done any daft events yet!
It's been a pretty hectic few months what with the Freya's sudden arrival then the fun of Christmas but my mind has now turned to the dual effort of raising some reddies and getting myself into some kind of shape to trek across the desert for 7 days in 8 months time...yikes!
Speaking of which, in a few weeks time I will be able to gauge my level when I attend a training weekend in the Chilterns for which I am in desperate need of some new footwear. I was encouraged last week by the fact I managed to cycle from Harlow to Quendon with little difficulty when the trains were cancelled, a distance of about 17 miles. Hurrah, not quite as unfit as first feared!
If only I could take my mountain bike to the Serengeti!
Monday, January 22, 2007
Friday, December 15, 2006
Just a click away...
Thanks for taking the time to point your browser to my blog.
Please read on and when you are done take a trip to my sponsorship page
http://www.justgiving.com/Andrewmaasaitrek
Many thanks
Andrew H
Please read on and when you are done take a trip to my sponsorship page
http://www.justgiving.com/Andrewmaasaitrek
Many thanks
Andrew H
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Apologies are due!
First off all, I have to apologise for my lack of communications over the past 2! months!
As you may have read in my profile , we were expecting out second child at the end of November...she turned up early!
Freya Mae was born on 23rd October weighing 4lb 1.5oz. Inevitably, this has taken up much of the time of an intrepid traveller/fundraiser and efforts have somewhat been left behind for a short while. However, with the festive season fast approaching (20 days remain!) plans and events will begin again in earnest. So, what have I been doing?
Well, here is just a few of the fundraising events I have planned for early 2007:
Auction, Quiz Night, Film Night, Activity Day at Outdoor Centre, Dinner/Dance, Car Boot Sale, African Meal, 'Colour Day', Trivia Challenge, Fetes/Fair Stalls, Wine/Cheese Tasting etc etc.
If anyone has any 'relatively' wacky ideas they feel I should partake in then please feel free to let me know.
Bye for now and have a great Christmas!
Andrew
As you may have read in my profile , we were expecting out second child at the end of November...she turned up early!
Freya Mae was born on 23rd October weighing 4lb 1.5oz. Inevitably, this has taken up much of the time of an intrepid traveller/fundraiser and efforts have somewhat been left behind for a short while. However, with the festive season fast approaching (20 days remain!) plans and events will begin again in earnest. So, what have I been doing?
Well, here is just a few of the fundraising events I have planned for early 2007:
Auction, Quiz Night, Film Night, Activity Day at Outdoor Centre, Dinner/Dance, Car Boot Sale, African Meal, 'Colour Day', Trivia Challenge, Fetes/Fair Stalls, Wine/Cheese Tasting etc etc.
If anyone has any 'relatively' wacky ideas they feel I should partake in then please feel free to let me know.
Bye for now and have a great Christmas!
Andrew
Friday, October 06, 2006
1 Year To Go!
The countdown has begun.
It is exactly 12 months until I set out on my challenge in the heart of East Africa. Until today October 2007 has seemed a long long way away. Now the hard work starts!
Fundraising begins this weekend, many people have already contributed and I am already well on the way to my minimum target, there is still much to do though.
Watch this space..
Andrew
It is exactly 12 months until I set out on my challenge in the heart of East Africa. Until today October 2007 has seemed a long long way away. Now the hard work starts!
Fundraising begins this weekend, many people have already contributed and I am already well on the way to my minimum target, there is still much to do though.
Watch this space..
Andrew
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Every Pound Counts
I thought I would post a few facts and figures from the ActionAid website about where all this money being pledges actually goes. I find it quite heartening to actually see in black and white how each and every pound has such an impact on peoples lives:
£7 could buy the books a child in Ethiopia needs to start school.
£10 could buy hoes, buckets and a seed pack for a family in Zimbabwe to grown their own food.
£15 could train two local people in basic healthcare in Mozambique.
£20 could send a child to school for two years in Rwanda.
£42 could provide six people with safe, clean water in Mozambique.
£7 could buy the books a child in Ethiopia needs to start school.
£10 could buy hoes, buckets and a seed pack for a family in Zimbabwe to grown their own food.
£15 could train two local people in basic healthcare in Mozambique.
£20 could send a child to school for two years in Rwanda.
£42 could provide six people with safe, clean water in Mozambique.
So there it is, not a lot really is it!?
Bye for now
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Please add your name!
Having been accepted onto my chosen challenge - next October in Tanzania, I have now set up my very own sponsorhip page through Just Giving. This can be found at http://www.justgiving.com/Andrewmaasaitrek and provides an easy and secure way for people to help me towards my fundraising target of £3000.
I am extremely grateful to all those who have already committed sponsorship for my challenge.
I will be organising a number of innovative and entertaining events over the coming months in order to raise the funds required, in the meantime if anyone has any (relatively sensible) ideas, please pass them on!
Many thanks
I am extremely grateful to all those who have already committed sponsorship for my challenge.
I will be organising a number of innovative and entertaining events over the coming months in order to raise the funds required, in the meantime if anyone has any (relatively sensible) ideas, please pass them on!
Many thanks
Friday, August 18, 2006
Confirmation
Hurrah,
I am delighted to report that as of today I have been officially accepted onto the 'Footsteps of the Maasai' trek supporting ActionAid. This 10 day challenge will 'take me to remote and rarely visited areas of the stunning Rift Valley in Tanzania...' as well as the opportunity to visit some of ActionAid's work in neighbouring Kenya.
I have given myself plenty of time to raise the minimum £3000 sponsorship target, the trip takes place in October 2007! But rest assured you will be kept up to date with my progress thoughout the coming 14 months.
Further information on the trek can be found at http://www.actionaid.org.uk/index.asp?page_id=1214 and I will in due course be setting up an Internet Sponsor Page where you can donate easily should you wish.
Until then, let the funds begin!
Andrew
I am delighted to report that as of today I have been officially accepted onto the 'Footsteps of the Maasai' trek supporting ActionAid. This 10 day challenge will 'take me to remote and rarely visited areas of the stunning Rift Valley in Tanzania...' as well as the opportunity to visit some of ActionAid's work in neighbouring Kenya.
I have given myself plenty of time to raise the minimum £3000 sponsorship target, the trip takes place in October 2007! But rest assured you will be kept up to date with my progress thoughout the coming 14 months.
Further information on the trek can be found at http://www.actionaid.org.uk/index.asp?page_id=1214 and I will in due course be setting up an Internet Sponsor Page where you can donate easily should you wish.
Until then, let the funds begin!
Andrew
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Birthday Wishes
Well, today I am officially 'old'
I have reached my 30th birthday without too many problems, here's where the aches and pains kick in no doubt. Last night I spent the final evening of my 20's drinking whisky and listening to 7" vinyl from my youth. I was able to lose myself (for a short period at least), in the sounds of The Cure, Senseless Things, Kingmaker, The Frank & Walters, Mambo Taxi, Carter USM and others. Now, it's time to grow up....
So, I am still waiting impatiently by the letterbox for my confirmation of a place on my chosen trip. Until then I am reluctant to release the details to the www. I can say however that I have applied for a trek in Africa some time next year.
More will (I promise) follow soon
Andrew H (now 30!)
I have reached my 30th birthday without too many problems, here's where the aches and pains kick in no doubt. Last night I spent the final evening of my 20's drinking whisky and listening to 7" vinyl from my youth. I was able to lose myself (for a short period at least), in the sounds of The Cure, Senseless Things, Kingmaker, The Frank & Walters, Mambo Taxi, Carter USM and others. Now, it's time to grow up....
So, I am still waiting impatiently by the letterbox for my confirmation of a place on my chosen trip. Until then I am reluctant to release the details to the www. I can say however that I have applied for a trek in Africa some time next year.
More will (I promise) follow soon
Andrew H (now 30!)
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Is there a place?
Today I have sent off my application for my place on an adventure challenge. I will keep details under wraps until I have confirmation of my place but I have applied to join a trek organised in support of ActionAid as mentioned previously. Fingers crossed, I will be accepted on the trip and sponsorship/fundraising can begin in earnest. Watch this space.
Andrew
Monday, July 31, 2006
A vision is launched
In 17 days time I will be 'celebrating' my 30th birthday. Rather than produce the usual 'wish list' of present ideas for friends and family I felt a need to do things a little differently this time.
After much thought and reflection on a suitable way to mark the occasion I settled on a way to enjoy my milestone whilst putting aside material desires and do something a little more worthwhile.
It is for this reason that I have decided to enroll on a fundraising sponsored expedition to support my chosen charity. Although I have yet to register (I am still investigating possible options), it is likely that I will apply for one of the trips run by Action Aid http://www.actionaid.org.uk
This is a charity that we have supported for many years through it's child sponsorship scheme and one of the causes that I feel very stongly about.
Over the coming weeks I hope to settle on a suitable trip and confirm my place, all of which shall be recorded in these pages. In addition, I will of course be looking for sponsorship for my trip, details of which will also be posted here.
If you would be interested in supporting me on this venture I would be grateful to receive your comments.
Please check back reguarly for updates.
Many thanks
Andrew
After much thought and reflection on a suitable way to mark the occasion I settled on a way to enjoy my milestone whilst putting aside material desires and do something a little more worthwhile.
It is for this reason that I have decided to enroll on a fundraising sponsored expedition to support my chosen charity. Although I have yet to register (I am still investigating possible options), it is likely that I will apply for one of the trips run by Action Aid http://www.actionaid.org.uk
This is a charity that we have supported for many years through it's child sponsorship scheme and one of the causes that I feel very stongly about.
Over the coming weeks I hope to settle on a suitable trip and confirm my place, all of which shall be recorded in these pages. In addition, I will of course be looking for sponsorship for my trip, details of which will also be posted here.
If you would be interested in supporting me on this venture I would be grateful to receive your comments.
Please check back reguarly for updates.
Many thanks
Andrew
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