Ella Marsh

Ella 's Challenge 16

Fundraising for Brain Tumour Research
£2,585
raised of £1,600 target
In memory of Colin Morath
Brain Tumour Research

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RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840
We fund long-term, sustainable research to find a cure for brain tumours

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CHALLENGE 16! 

BIRTHDAY UPDATE - ALL 16 CHALLENGES COMPLETE!! Thanks so very much to all who have helped and contributed - sincerely appreciated. It seems that I am 16 for a whole year so the challenge continues! Any new donations or challenges welcome - Let’s hit the new target! 

Turning 16 on September 4th I aim to complete 16 challenging events, all of which are meant to test me in new ways. These currently include: 

BONUS CHALLENGE COMPLETED: 15,000 ft skydive - 05/09/2022

1. 16km triathlon - COMPLETED 25/08/2022 (16 miles not kilometres… oops) 

2. 1600 m rowing in a double scull - COMPLETED 30/08/22

3. 16km helming a rib (powerboat) - COMPLETED 20/08/2022

4. 16 minute lecture at St Barbe Museum  - COMPLETED 01/09/2022

5. 16 minutes piloting a plane - COMPLETED 31/08/22 (actually piloted for around 45 mins) 

6. 16 holes of golf (Texas scramble style - whatever that is - I’ve never played golf before) - COMPLETED 21/08/2022

7. Climb Scafell Pike - the tallest mountain in England (978m or 2 x 1600 feet..ish) - COMPLETED: 31/07/2022

8. 16 golds in archery -COMPLETED: 29/08/2022

9. Swim the length of Lake Buttermere - COMPLETED: 03/08/2022

10. 16 hits clay pigeon shooting - COMPLETED 31/08/22 

11. 16 ascents rock climbing / on a climbing wall  - COMPLETED 22/08/2022

12. 16 bulls-eyes air rifle shooting - COMPLETED 04/09/2022 

13. Paint 16 landscapes - COMPLETED 04/09/2022

14. 16 rounds of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts - training and sparring) - COMPLETED 02/09/2022

15. 16 mins scuba diving - COMPLETED 31/08/22

16. Raise £1600 for brain tumour research! - Target Now: 2 x £1600 = £3200! 

I aim to complete all events safely (with professionals where applicable), in the shortest amount of time possible, in the shortest number of days possible! 

Some challenges are weather dependent so they may have to be altered or changed - the long-list also includes: flying, abseiling, sailing, wakeboarding, driving and possibly even stand-up comedy! The short-list will be updated accordingly. 

All costs associated with the challenges will be met from my own pocket and not from charitable contributions. However I am very grateful for the time and services already volunteered for free. 

My grandad, Colin Morath, died from a brain tumour when I was only five - he was an adventurer who relished challenge, climbing mountains, ski exploring, running, cycling and so on - he always found a way forward.

I hope you enjoy following this adventure - and that we can raise lots of money for this important charity! 

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Brain Tumour Research

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RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. Just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this disease. We are a leading voice calling for support and action for research into what is called the last battleground against cancer.

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Total raised
£2,584.53
+ £335.29 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,384.53
Offline donations
£200.00

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