The 2 Major Fundraising Events so far...

On the 22nd June I held my concert at St Thomas More School in Buxton. Despite only having managed to sell 10 tickets for a 200 seat room, the turn out was pleasantly surprising! I chose to arrange the hall with tables that the audience could sit around, and each table had one lovely rose in a vase in the middle (courtesy of my mum!). Before the event I had been around to a couple of printing shops to get quotes on how much it would cost me to get 200 programmes printed, most places gave me a quote for in the region of £120 - £170 and said it would take just over a week! Fortunately, it's not what you know, it's who you know in this world, and I have friend who put me in touch the the printing company who used to print his father's business materials. They gave me the whole 200 for £50! Thanks to Benj Smith for designing the programmes and Alyss Girling for designing the flyers, leaflets and tickets! I don't know what I would do without my friends supporting. I appreciate it guys!

I think the concert was a success. At the last minute I received a load of little raffle prizes as donations, so that swelled the number of prizes for people to choose from, and of course meant more people bought more tickets. The prizes included a waitrose hamper, a fruit bowl, flower in a plant pot, bottles of wine, meal for two vouchers, webtex military webbing, free cut and blow dry and many more! I can't name them all... There was a table at the front though, who just seemed to win everything! I reckon they might have rigged the ticket pick somehow.

To see a full run through of the acts, look in my photo gallery, as I have uploaded a picture of the programme, flyer, tickets and so on. By the end of the night, I had raised a fantastic £441.20! It was fantastic! Thanks so much to everyone who helped.
That brings my running fundraising total up to £1222.50. Only £3477.50 to go!!

The next event is the UK 3 peaks challenge. That starts in approximately 16 hours from now, when we will start the ascent of Ben Nevis, then drive straight down to Scafell Pike, do exactly the same again, then finish with Snowdon. It should be a bit of a mean feat, but it's a challenge and just in case you hadn't noticed, I do like challenges. We will start driving at 9am to get up there to start at 1630hrs. So on that note I think it may be important to catch some kip.
You can see some of the training photos so far in the gallery, and also I will be doing a running  facebook update so keep an eye on that...see if we actually do manage in in the proper 24hours rather than the summit-to-summit timing that we are intending to do at current.
Good night!

I totally forgot to mention that I had an article written about me in Buxton Advertiser last week! A fantastic bit of publicity for me. :-) You can view it online at:

http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/dream-trip-for-buxton-teenager-1-4655441

xx

Hello All,

I've not blogged for a while I'm afraid. Exam revision has been getting to me, but I've got loads done!

So far I've written to 30 grant making trusts and had two replies (both rejections) but hey i'll keep perservering! Maybe they'll get fed up of me and give me some donations just to shut me up... Hopefully!

The big concert is also drawing nearer. On the 22nd June (in two days!!) at 7.30pm I am holding a concert at St Thomas More School in Buxton. The tickets are available from the Muzik and More shop on Buxton Market Place, or from the school reception. You can also buy them directly from me (just give me a call; my number is available through the Buxton Advertiser link) or on the door on the night.

The concert will consist of a number of local live acts, a presentation from me about my project, a raffle with prizes such as Toni and Guy free cut and blowdry, gifts, wine, meal vouchers, and many more! Refreshments will also be available in the interval.

If you can't attend but still want to donate please visit my *all new and improved* Virgin Money Giving Page:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/josie.projecttrust

See y'all soon!
Josie x