Richard Barber

Raising money for the British Red Cross Disaster Recovery Fund

Fundraising for The British Red Cross Society
£5,565
raised of £10,000 target
Paragliding Over K2, World Record Attempt., 16 June 2023
Pakistan Floods Appeal
Campaign by The British Red Cross Society (RCN Eng/Wales 220949,Scot SC037738, IOM 0752, Jers 430)
Support the people of Pakistan who have been affected by devastating flooding.

Story

In June 2023, 3 friends and I are attempting to break the world altitude record paragliding over the summit of K2 at 8611m. 

I am hugely grateful to Virgin who have provided me with a larger Branded wing especially for the trip that will make it easier in the thin air.

Last summer Pakistan was devastated by flooding that affected 33m people. We are using the expedition as a way of raising awareness of the ongoing challenges and I've personally donated £1000 to the appeal.

Red Cross info about the floods

Record-breaking floods have hit Pakistan, affecting over 33 million people. Many have left their homes with little or no belongings, desperately seeking safety on higher ground. Families have lost their homes, livelihoods, and in some cases loved ones.More than 1,150 people have been killed and at least 360 of these were children. The humanitarian situation is dire, and could get even worse as flood waters move to more low-lying areas. This could result in more people being forced out of their homes, more damage, and more pressure on the areas where people are seeking safety.

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About the campaign

Support the people of Pakistan who have been affected by devastating flooding.

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The British Red Cross Society

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RCN Eng/Wales 220949,Scot SC037738, IOM 0752, Jers 430
The British Red Cross, a charity incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. And when the crisis is over, we help them to recover and move on with their lives.

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Total raised
£5,564.92
+ £1,273.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£5,564.92
Offline donations
£0.00

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