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Lanzarote Retreat
Published October 21, 2011 | 
Many of you will know that Alan is in training for his upcoming charity walk of the seven main Canary Islands – and that this training is being overseen by the lovely Mitch.
Mitch has been chatting to Alan recently about a subject close to his heart, and dropped us the following email this morning:
“A friend of mine is setting up a charity to offer British Armed Forces Personnel and their families, who have lost a limb or become disabled whilst serving our country post 9/11, FREE holidays in a specialist rest and recuperation retreat that he is designing and building in Lanzarote.
He needs help getting as much support as possible, so could you please go to his website: www.lanza-retreat.org and if you think the project is a good idea, sign his petition in support of the project.
Please send a similar email to your family, friends and contacts to help build support for this very worthwhile project.
I will be working with him to help in the recuperation of Armed Forces Personnel.
The website is really worth a read and these guys need our help !”
Please do help spread the word. You can also follow them on Twitter HERE
Off again….
Published September 5, 2011 | 
Those of you who read this site regularly may be aware of the walk I did from Orzola to Playa Blanca in February. I was thrilled to have managed to raise a total of £1305.67 (including gift aid) via the Just Giving website, which has since been distributed to Niños del Tercer Mundo and the Rose Road Centre and is being put to good use in support of their great works!
The first question I got asked after finishing that, was what next? At the time I hadn’t even thought about it, I wasn’t even sure there would be a next time as it was just something I had wanted to do, and if I could raise a few quid for charity, even better. Also around that time I got an email from our friend Geoff Holt who, to paraphrase, said to me “I bet you’ve got the bug now haven’t you”? With the benefit of hindsight it seems he was right. Raising the money for these extremely worthy causes was probably one of the most satisfying things I have ever done.
I have a new plan. I’m not saying what I’m doing just yet – but suffice it is to say I have to top what I did last time… Watch this space later this month!
This is going to be a lot more more physically demanding. I felt that this time I need some more hands on guidance so have Mitch to help me prepare: Mitch is probably the best known personal trainer on Lanzarote and is setting me off on the right track.
Last time I prepared by getting into the gym and doing a bit of cycling, some weights and of course some walking, I know that for this one that’s not enough – I need some proper targets, I’ll need pushing, and some expert advice and encouragement. There’s no doubt in my mind that Mitch is the man for the job. He’s also a genuinely nice guy!
Alan.
The just giving page is still open – and will be revised soon. If you’d like to donate to the charities I sponsor please click on the banner below. If you’d like to find out more about Mitch and the services he offers click here to visit his website.
Haiti Fundraiser Garage Sale – 28th May 2011
Published May 16, 2011 | Haiti Earthquake; Giant Charity garage sale (for “Concern”) will take place in Calle El Barranco no 65, Guime, San Bartolome, Sat 28th May, 10am till 4pm.
Please go along & buy some very worthwhile sale items, and bring any unwanted gifts, items etc you would like to donate. This is a very worthwhile cause, all money goes directly to Haiti’s Disaster, no commissions are paid out. All work within “Concern” is voluntary.
Free raffle tickets with every 5€ purchase.
Phone or email enquiries or for directions to Trish at 928 522 244, email trish.foye@gmail.com or to Vicki at 928 833 719
“Concern” is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries.
Charity Event 20th May 2011
Published May 16, 2011 | We received this email last night from our pal, Lana. Happy reading!
Hope this message finds you all well. I wondered if you guys will help to support the Friday Night Fever Charity event that Rosemary Nightingale of the Gazette is doing for Alicia and Emma, late Gaye Perryman’s kids. We are helping to promote and organize the event.
I don’t know if you knew Gaye personally, but she sadly lost her battle with leukaemia last year, leaving her two lovely daughters Alicia (16) and Emma (13). Their father, and Gaye’s beloved husband José, died in 2009, making it a doubly cruel blow.
Many people have pulled together to help the family following Gaye’s passing, showing a wonderful sense of support for her two beautiful, bright girls. Rosemary at the Gazette has set up a trust fund to cater for the girls’ educational expenses – such as books, school trips, etc – that will be administered by Goreti Martinón at her Asesoria offices in Arrecife whose work with the Niños Del Tercer Mundo charity stands for itself.
This is why on Friday the 20th May we are throwing a party to let your hair down, dance to music YOU love, and have some fun.
The venue is Bahia in los Pocillos, Puerto del Carmen.
The party starts at 8pm until as late as we want to it to be, with a welcome drink, Soul Station will kick off with the best Motown the island has to offer, and then Scot will get the party hopping. We are providing a delicious buffet will be served to keep the energy levels high and there will be a raffle with amazing prizes to be won from generous sponsors. If you want to dress the era there will be a special prize!!
The tickets cost 35€ and all profit goes into the Trust fund, and the amount raised will be announced in the next Gazette with photos.
Please try to come and ask as many people you know to join us to make this night special, and if you and your friends want to get a table together for the evening just email or call me on 636984316 or let me know if you can help in anyway.
Many thanks and lots of love to you both,
Lana & Scott
Another project from Alan…
Published May 14, 2011 | Many people who read this site regularly will likely be aware of the walk I did from Orzola to Playa Blanca in February. From which I’m glad to say we managed to raise a total of £1305.67 (including gift aid) via the Just Giving website, which has been distributed to Niños del Tercer Mundo and the Rose Road Centre and is being put to good use in support of their great works!
Well, the first question I got asked after completing that, was “What next?” At the time I hadn’t even thought about what next, I wasn’t even sure there would be a next time as it was just something I had wanted to do for my own reasons. Also at the time I got an email from our friend Geoff Holt who, to paraphrase, said to me “I bet you’ve got the bug now haven’t you”. It seems he was right. Raising the money for these most worthy causes was probably one of the most satisfying things I have ever done.
So, I have a new plan. I’m not saying what exactly I’m doing (probably about the same time next year) for a number of reasons – but with traditional Gandy spirit I have to top what I did last time…
As of last Monday I’m back in training! Suffice it is to say that this is going to be a bit more physically demanding. I felt that this time I need some more hands on guidance so have engaged the help of Mitch who is probably the best known personal trainer on Lanzarote to set me off on the right track. Last time I prepared by getting into the gym and doing a bit of cycling, some weights and of course some walking, I know that for this one that’s not enough – I need some proper targets, I’ll need pushing, and some expert advice and encouragement. There’s no doubt in my mind that Mitch is the man for the job. He’s also a genuinely nice guy!
I’ll be dropping by with updates on my training, and will say what I’m doing later in the year…. Watch this space!
The just giving page is still open – and will be revised soon. If you’d like to donate to the charities I sponsor please click on the banner below. If you’d like to find out more about Mitch and the services he offers click here to visit his website.
Charity Dive Photos
Published April 2, 2011 | A message from Rachel… and some photos of the recent St Patrick’s Day Dive. Enjoy!
We had a fabulous day and raised 160€ for Project A.W.A.R.E. The leprechaun was found by Miguel and Mauden, who were lucky enough to win a new Xcel Wetsuit and trip for 2 on the Catlanza! The best dressed female was won by a man dressed as female, Andie Cunliffe. The best dressed man was won by Kiko Trujillo.There was lots of irish music being played – with some hilarious attempts of the riverdance!!All in all everyone had a great day out and learned about the underwater world and how to help protect it!!!
St Patricks Day Charity Dive 2011
Published February 28, 2011 | Here’s something just a little bit different for you. Diving in Lanzarote is already popular, but on St Patrick’s Day this year, there’s also the opportunity to go join some people who are raising money for charity too! Get those fancy dress costumes out and join the fun!
9 Lives Race Night
Published February 22, 2011 | 
Apologies for the delay on this post – time ran away from me. But here are the details of the 9Lives Race Night in March
Night at the Races
Fundraising Evening
Thursday 10thth March 2011
7.30pm – 10pm
at The Sports Bar, Puerto Del Carmen
Our fundraising event is held as a race night, so there is the chance for everybody to win some casheroonies !
Tickets are 5 Euros per person.
A buffet is included in the price.
Every ticket is put into the raffle drawn on the night
Please put this date in your diary and tell your friends to support 9 Lives Lanzarote helping the cats on the island.
For tickets, contact Bernie via the website link below, or Craig at The Sports Bar
Alan’s Charity Walk – Photos from Day Two
Published February 5, 2011 | A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to Niños del Tercer Mundo and The Rose Road Association during Alan’s Charity Walk. He has now completed it… but there is still plenty of time to get your donation in: http://www.justgiving.com/Alan-Gandy It’s up to £689.50 now!
Enjoy Day two’s photos!
Alan’s Walk for Charity – Photos!
Published February 4, 2011 | As most of you now know… Alan started walking from Orzola today in his “North to South” trot for charity. He reached Masdache this evening, and tomorrow will continue to Playa Blanca.
You can read the live updates here: http://www.alangandy.com/alans-charity-walk-live-updates/
But we’d like to share the photos from Day One… so enjoy!
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