Challenger Profile
Name:
Laura Handy
Challenge Date:
October 2019
My Challenge:
ZAMBEZI RIVER CHALLENGE - ZAMBIA
I will be joining a team of others as we paddle along 100km of the Zambezi....
The trip is paid for so every pound given will go to Compassion to help build homes for Mums and babies in Rwanda who are part of the Child Survival Program. Each home will cost £3,249 to build and the aim is to build 34 (which will house 173 people in total).
Here's the blurb to tell you a bit more:
The challenge was created in 2013 for Comic Relief - you may have watched it under the name 'Through Hell and High Water' - have a look on youtube!
'Known locally as Great River, the Zambezi flows for 2,700kms through six countries on its path from Zambia to the Indian Ocean. Expect a rough ride, with sweltering heat, humidity, blistered hands and harsh conditions providing some of the obstacles along the way. The team will paddle in both mokoros (traditional dug out wooden canoes) and inflatable kayaks for 100kms of the river. The river’s upper section is dotted with islands and braided with narrow fast flowing channels. You will paddle your way along the border with Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, steadily heading towards the Falls. Ultimately, the climax comes with the daunting prospect of rafting below the Falls in the notorious Batoka Gorge, the most tempestuous white water rapids in the world.'
Eeek!
TOTAL
Donations:£2,510.00
Donations
Target:£1,000.00
Children
Sponsored Target:2
Online Total: £1,995.00
Offline Total: £515.00
Gift Aid: £407.50
I have been supporting Compassion for many years and love the work they do to make a very real difference to individuals, their families and their communities.
I'm a Vicar in Droitwich, Worcestershire and love a good adventure...
I am taking part to raise some money for a wonderful cause, while challenging myself in a new way and hopefully raising awareness of the work of Compassion along the way.
Could you sponsor me or even sponsor a child? Ask me about my sponsor kids - i'd love to tell you how it works.
(The trip is paid for so every £ you give goes to Compassion UK)
Thank you in advance :-)
Donations
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Donation on behalf of Evelyn and David Alstead
Donation of £25.00 by Nigel and Emma Caffery
Looks amazing, well done.
Donation of £50.00 by Janet Harrison
An amazing achievement Laura.
Donation of £70.00 by Fellowship Lunchers - Droitwich Methodist Church
Hope all goes well. We'll be thinking of you.
Donation of £50.00 by Northern Handys
Another amazing challenge for a brilliant cause!
Donation of £10.00 by Anji & J
Superb effort Laura! How exciting an adventure for such a worthy cause. Our thoughts, prayers and love go with you xxxx
Donation of £100.00 by Alison Riley
Good luck Laura, what an amazing challenge!!
Lots of love from Alison and Teddy x x x
Donation of £50.00 by Alan and Anne Lane
Best of luck Laura , have fun xxx
Donation of £10.00 by Anonymous
Donation of £50.00 by Janet Bryan
Donation of £20.00 by Graham,& Helen Davis
All the best Laura, careful of any rapids, see you when you get back.
Donation of £100.00 by Keith Slaughter
Laura, best wishes, such a worthy cause, just keep safe and watch out for the Hippo!
Donation of £50.00 by Anonymous
Donation of £25.00 by Rhoderick Drury
What a worthy cause and such bravery to be undertaking such a venture. The very best of luck.
I have been lucky enough to have travelled a short distance twice in my life on the Zambezi but in a slightly larger boat with engines 😂😂😂
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable time and I look forward to hearing your adventures when back.
Take care. Rhod
Donation of £25.00 by Kristy Family
Good luck Laura as you raise money for this worthy cause and challenge the perimeters of your comfort zone. We’ll be thinking of you.
Donation of £25.00 by Catherine Mawston
Look out for the hippos!
Donation of £20.00 by Tim C
Go, Laura! Good for you for taking on such a big challenge for a great cause!
Donation of £20.00 by Liz Lacey
Hope you have a great trip and don't get too wet.
God Bless you all.
Donation of £10.00 by Chloe Bailey
What an incredible challenge for an incredible cause - wishing you all the best! Chloe
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
You are AWESOME! God bless you Handy Creature xxx
Donation of £20.00 by Paul and Cathy Cook
Good luck Laura, will be a fantastic adventure.
Look forward to hearing about it all on your return.
Donation of £15.00 by Anonymous
Donation of £40.00 by Anonymous
Take Care - we want you back
Donation of £15.00 by Anonymous
Donation of £50.00 by Philip and Jane Bowen
Enjoy Zambia and the Falls! Very envious but not the canoeing....tell the hippos to stay on the bank.
Donation of £30.00 by Diana Drury
Thinking of you, enjoy this wonderful experience.
Donation of £40.00 by Nigel and Rosemary Byard
Keep paddling, Laura, and avoid those Hippos and crocodiles! With love from the Byards x
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Good luck!
Donation of £25.00 by Clive, and Valerie Downey
Donation of £40.00 by Bill & Barbara Jauncey
Have an enjoyable time but make sure you come back.
Love Bill & Barbara
Donation of £10.00 by Karen Fuller
Good luck Laura!!
Donation of £30.00 by Jonathan Ruhumuliza
Remain blessed
Donation of £50.00 by Anonymous
Good luck
Donation of £10.00 by Bill Phillips
Good for you. Have a great trip!
Donation of £25.00 by Helen-Marie Fraher
Best of luck with the challenge Laura!
Donation of £10.00 by Karen Nicol
Go well Laura. We sponsored 2 children for years. Such a wonderful charity to raise money for.
Donation of £100.00 by Anonymous
Paddle well!
Donation of £20.00 by Charlotte Jauncey
Inspirational! All the best x
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Great challenge, blessings as you go and hopefully lots of fun
Donation of £20.00 by Lucy and Peter Brown
Donation of £20.00 by Anonymous
Fab cause, Laura! It will hurt, but you WILL do it!
All good wishes.
Donation of £30.00 by Sue Cottam
Good luck Laura - keep safe! God be with you
Donation of £100.00 by Anonymous
Good luck Laura. Quite an adventure! Don't forget the anti-malaria pills!! Very best wishes.
Donation of £100.00 by Charles Cameron
What a great cause. Good luck, hope it goes well. Enjoy every moment.
Charles & Lorna
Donation of £100.00 by Anne & David Howells
Good Luck and look forward to hearing all about your adventure!
Donation of £25.00 by Anonymous
Will be cheering you on and praying my friend. Love and blessings. 😊
Donation of £20.00 by Elaine Pegg
Good luck Laura x
Donation of £30.00 by Anonymous
Laura good luck in your adventure
Donation of £30.00 by Nikki Groarke
Great cause, and a great challenge!
Donation of £20.00 by Paul & Patsy
Sounds wonderful, have a great time.
Donation of £20.00 by Rebecca Elliott
Sounds amazing....go for it!
Donation of £10.00 by Anonymous
Testing
Donation of £50.00 by Allison Davies
What an awesome challenge for such a worthwhile and worthy cause. God bless! xx
Donation of £20.00 by Diane
Go Laura!! xx
Donation of £20.00 by Mags & Mike
Proud of you Laura for doing this . Enjoy the adventure xx
Donation of £20.00 by Vic & Sandy
What an adventure and all in a good cause. Make sure you come back safe and sound.
Donation of £20.00 by Frank Mason
Good Luck Laura. Watch out for the crocodiles!
Donation of £10.00 by Anonymous
Handy you legend !
Donation of £10.00 by Nick R
Have fun Laura!