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New fundraising page

With just over 6 months to go (new departure date and flights are confirmed for April 7th), we have had notification that Virgin Money Giving, the platform we were using for our fundraising, is closing at the end of November this year. This is a shame as it was a convenient way to fundraise but there is some good news:
  • All the donations so far are safe and will be passed to Reuben's Retreat as planned so no need to worry and as always we remain very grateful to everyone who has supported us and Reuben's Retreat so far. 
  • We have a brand new fundraising site on JustGiving. I know a lot of people are used to JustGiving as well so hopefully it will make it a bit easier for people to donate as well. 
  • We have put the total raised so far as the 'offline total' on JustGiving. We are well over halfway to the target and still over 6 months to go until we set off. 
  • Our flights are booked! 
The new site is: https://www.justgiving.com/team/EveRRest22
It will ask you to choose a team member to donate to. Just pick any - we aren't having a popularity competition don't worry. 

Preparations continue for April and now autumn is starting to sneak up on us I am busy building strength and stamina for some long-distance running with an eye on starting some serious hiking in the winter. Now that COVID restrictions are lifting as well it will soon be time to make the trip to the hiking shop to get some walking boots that are a bit sturdier than my bargain basement ones that have been accompanying me on walks the last few years. 

Watch this space for the next update and thanks again for your support.

Vicki

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