What a great day had by all, we finally did it ” thanks to the weather”a very big thank you to all who attended for their very kind support once again. We raised £1474.50, a massive big thank you to Angela Bowen and Lloyds Bank, Sarah Hall and HSBC who very kindly matched our collection’s “Pound for Pound”. Everyone who very kindly collected and donated we couldn’t have done it without you.

A very big thank you to Becky Organ and all the staff at Sainsbury’s for allowing us to collect at the store today 9/6/12. Total collected £151.05

Our new total is £48.525.50

Have very kindly allowed us to collect at the store on 09/06/2012 10.00-1600 in our attempt to reach our target £50,000.00 Our thanks to Becky Organ and all at the store for there support

A very big thank you to Idris Jones and members of the ” Friday Friendly Didley” at Langland Golf Club who very kindly donated £500.00 to Rachel’s fund, Special thanks to Carroll Davies who nominated  the fund to receive this very kind gesture.

The cheque was presented to Chris Roberts WAA Community Fundraising Manager

Our new total= £46.204.45

Mike Hayden very kindly donated his sponsorship money raised and was very generously matched by Barclay’s Bank  Total raised £1530.00

In Mike’s word’s he explained

In terms of the event it was a 64 mile tour of Pembrokeshire and took place on the 12th of June 2011. I entered the event as a dare on new yrs day with a friend and started training in February. I have not completed anything of this type before and not a keen cyclist.However, I have to say that I really enjoyed the training and was in really good physical condition for the event.What I wasn’t ready for were the conditions.I was hoping as it was June that  it would be a pleasantly warm day and that I would be able to enjoy some of the spectacular scenery around Pembrokeshire! Unfortunately a freak 12 hrs weather hit Pembrokeshire on the day of the ride and it not only absolutely pored with rain but we were also met with gale force winds which made the course very very challenging. The last 10 miles or so were directly into the headwinds and by the time I arrived back in Saundersfoot some 6hrs 24 mins later I don’t think I could have ridden another 100 yds. I have to say that I almost threw the bike into the sea with a promise not to ride a bike ever again! However after drying off and recovering I did felt a huge sense of achievement as only around 200 of the 700 entrants completed the ride.I was absolutely delighted to support the fund and this kept me going till the end as I didn’t want to let anyone down.

We would like to thank Mike  and Barclay’s Bank for there very kind gesture in supporting Rachel’s Fund

Our new total £45.704.45

“WHAT A FANTASTIC NIGHT HAD BY ALL”,  We would like to give a big thank you to Mr Kevin Johns  for his support again this year “A Fantastic Showman”, A massive thank you to all the models young and old Rachel would have been so proud of you. Thank you to Ian and Les and all at Loughor Working men’s Club for there continued support, A huge thank you to Fran Thomas and the girls from Next, Tony and Hannah from Formal Hire( Wales Tartan Centre  www.welsh-tartan.com) Emma and Marinafrom Prom Perfect Gowns ,Neil and Jo from ELF Cosmetics(eyeslipsface.co.uk),Paul Deans from Inkin & Deans,Macmillan Books  for everyone’s very kind support again this year without there help we couldn’t have done it. A big thank you to Kelly and all the children who took part from PontyBrenin Primary School . The band “The Underdogs” Grant, Dean, Tom and Leigh who very kindly supported us once again we thank you. A big thanks to you all for your continued support and those of you who very kindly donated a raffle prize it is very much appreciated. !! AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST DIANNE JONES WHO ARRANGED AND ORGANISED EVERYTHING AGAIN THIS YEAR ” WE THANK YOU”

“It really means a lot more than our words can express”

We raised £1396.30

NEXT Very Kindly Donated A Further £150

“FANTASTIC GESTURE AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED”

Our new total is £44.024.20 + £150

New total £44.174.45

Linda Delve has raised an amazing £1600.00 with various fundraising events and at the Bric a Brac shop based on ” Horton Farm Caravan Park “. This is the 3rd year Linda has donated to our Rachel’s Fund for WAA. We would like to thank everyone who very kindly supported Linda with all her fundraising events, A big thank you to John and Sandra Mumby for allowing Linda the use of their facilities on site.

Linda also raised a further £50.00 selling Christmas Cards =£1650.00

Our new total £40.112.75

A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO LINDA FOR HER VERY KIND SUPPORT

“CONGRATULATION’S TO TOM, GAVIN, KYRAN & DAMIAN” They couldn’t actually complete original route because the sea was too rough, we got half way across and Captain Martin, having received an update on forecast decided to cancel and turn back for everyone’s safety!! We understand that they didn’t complete the original route and should anyone wish to decline  their sponsorship for that reason please let us know, BUT, the boy’s didn’t want to give up and decided to do what they could under very choppy conditions they achieved just over 19 miles in 5 hours along the coast  Bet there’s a lot of aches and pains this morning WELL DONE!! A big thank you to Martin Craig, Steve Norman & Crew, Alan Pratt & Martin Anthony his 2nd in command, Mark & Crew without their help and the help of White Water Consultancy, Burns Pet Nutrition and TYF this event could not have taken place, A Big thank you to Keith/Paul at WWC for sorting out the Kayak’s for us, thanks also to Neil/Dean at BPN for supplying transport,also thanks to Steve & Andrew.Thank you to our photographer for the day ( and mackerel catcher) Andrew Seaward @ lastlaughphotography.com, Also thanks to Laurie Grove, Gavin and his crew at Horton Inshore Lifeboat for their support and coming to escort the boy’s in.  Thanks to everyone who came to Horton to welcome the boy’s in,  And a very BIG THANK YOU to everyone who continues to support our “Rachel’s Fund.

We raised £2459.30                                                                      Our new total is £38.212.75

A great night had by all, thanks to Mr Mervin Davies and Kevin Kaye for an entertaining evening, A very big thank you to Ryan Murray our compare for the evening “fantastic job” thank you to the bar staff ,caterers and waitresses everyone at Loughor Working Mens Club all committee members present, many thanks to Les Davies and everyone for their continued support as always, thanks to all who gave for the auction and raffle prizes. And last but not least Mr Ian Murry who arranged and organized the evening “A VERY BIG THANK YOU”. We raised a massive £1420.00  Thank you all once again. Our new total is £35.225.33