Tuesday 26th September 2023
UK
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Abingdon will be completing its biennial sponsored walk on Tuesday 26 September 2023. The whole School, including teachers, will be taking part in the event to raise money through sponsorship for this year’s chosen charities: Thames Valley Air Ambulance and WaterAid.
The walk will comprise a circular route from school taking in sections of the Oxfordshire Greenbelt Way and the Thames Path. The walk is 10 miles for all students as we would like them all to participate in a collective experience. Some members of the School cross country club will be running the route and the CCF will be taking part as a squad.
The proceeds from the walk will be split between two charities:
Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA)
It costs TVAA £3,900 to send their helicopter on each mission. They are an independent charity and receive no government or national lottery funding, relying solely on donations from generous supporters like you. Please donate today to help keep them flying.
Last year TVAA were called out 3,158 times to help people in need of urgent critical care, that is an average of over 8 times a day! From their base at RAF Benson they can reach anywhere in Berkshire, Buckinghamsire or Oxfordshire in just 15 minutes.
For every £1 raised, 66% goes directly to delivering emergency medical care and preparing for the future. The rest goes on fundraising, finance, administration, governance and regulation. All crucial to keep saving lives.
WaterAid
WaterAid provides clean water, decent toilets and hygiene knowledge to people who don't yet have access to them. Access to clean water and toilets is a human right and should be a normal part of daily life for everyone, everywhere.
With their local partners, they work with communities to build low-cost, sustainable solutions that meet their needs. They also work with local and national governments in the countries where they operate, developing solutions to help them provide water, toilets and hygiene to everyone.
They also work on an even bigger scale, too. WaterAid campaigns worldwide, showing governments and key decision-makers that investing in these basic services will have hugely positive impacts.
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We have challenged each student to aim to raise at least £25, which collectively means we could raise over £25,000 for two fantastic charities.
Many thanks for your support of this event. Please leave a message if you would like to make a donation in the name of a particular student/s.
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raised of £25000 target
by 790 supporters
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Well done, William! With love from Granny, and Granny and Grandpa xx
Sushma Rao
Congratulations on completing your 10 mile walk Krish! We are very proud of you.
Denise
Congratulations Luke and we’ll done to all the boys at Abingdon 👏
Anne Wally BYRNE
Good luck to our Grandson Benjamin Byrne together with our good wishes-from us in AUSTRALIA Well done Abingdon boys !
Laila Monahan
I am glad to donate to my grandson's (Adam Andrews) charities. He did well, I understand.
Kate Burland
Well done Charlie! From Mum & Dad and your grandparents! X
Fred & Nancy Brookes
Good luck Philip! We are glad it is a lovely fine day for the walk. Grandma & Grandad
SADIA RAFAQAT
All the best to Hussain and everyone walking today ☺️
Vedant Mohan
Go Avyaan and Go Abingdon! I am looking forward to joining all of you next year.
Thoms Liu
To support the Abingdon School’s organized sponsor walk today. Many thanks!
Nany and Grandad
Good Luck Daragh. We are very proud of what you are doing to help others both locally and in Africa.
Glenn & Lesley
Good luck Harry, hope you don´t get too wet today! Grandma & Grandpa xx
Harry & Denise Hoy
Don’t run round it Finn, best of luck, Gran & Grandad
Ghattaura family
Good luck putter, you'll smash it and it's all for a good cause👏👏👏👏🎊🎉
Butlin's
Good luck Freddie and good luck everyone walking today for Abingdon.
Priyanka Anand
Great initiative - good luck Ryansh And Arjun. Very proud
Sachin Anand
Good luck Ryansh and Arjun. Such a great cause - hope all of you boys have fun doing this!
raneem
i’m proud of you for taking this challenge. i know you can do it, good luck Akram!
Andy Bodley
Good luck Tom and Charlie…and all the other walkers. Amazing charities to raise money for!
Grandma and Grandad for Thomas Andrews
Good Luck Thomas! Two great Charities.
Beverly Hartley
Good luck Cole. Can't wait to hear all about it. Love Nana Bev xxx
Simon Hems
Good luck tomorrow, George. I know you’re going to smash it.
Kathleen Spillane
Enjoy the walk Alexander - it’s for a very good cause. Love Granny and Grandad
Rachel
Good luck everyone. Wishing you all a fantastic day raising money for fantastic causes.
Richard Withers
@Will & Ed - Fingers crossed weather is calm, enjoy the walk & think about why you are doing the walk
Richard and Hara Black
Enjoy the walk, Yiannis. It's for two great causes.. mum and dad
Debs Syron
Hope you get good weather for this very worthwhile event!
Kaya Family
Good luck to the whole school participants. So proud of you, Orhan !
Ritu Chawla
Proud to see our young boys making a huge effort towards this beautiful cause. Proud of them.
Ryan & Jenny
In support of Isaac! May all boys and teachers enjoy the meaningful walk!
Auntie U
Proud to see our young people making an effort for such worthy causes - good luck on the walk.
George Rothermel
Proud beyond belief that you have chosen to do this ‘Uncle’ George :-) May the Force be with you xo Fundraising builds possibilities out of generosity.
Cari
Supporting Akram on this walk. Hope all of the students and teachers have a great time while raising money for two fantastic charities.
Amanda & the FitzGerald Family
Good luck Sean and Luke - happy walking!
Granny and Grumps
Sponsorship for Ara Manoukian Wonderful for you to participate in such worthwhile causes. Enjoy every step of the day!
Fiona Rice
Go Kit & Wilf! Hopefully the sun will shine for you all
Samantha Saye
Good luck William Hooker, enjoy the walk. Great causes. Love Mum
Charlotte and Alex Heald
Good luck William! Love Uncle Alex and Aunty Charlotte
The Yims
Proud of you participating the charity walk, Lucas! - from Mom & Dad
Rachael Tuite and Steven P{arsons
Good luck with the walk Matthew Flynn!- lots of love Aunty Rachael x
The Fawcetts
Well done Ben Bromage - every step is a step closer to home! Good luck to you lol!
Omasan Ekyevie George
Good luck to Edward Weeks on your marathon. We are very proud of you and your courage to participate in this challenge for such a worthy cause. May God bless you. Load of love Uncle Martin and Aunty Omasan George