Nicholas Walker

The Foglietta Big Snow Challenge

Fundraising for The Smile Train
£31,423
raised of £30,000 target
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The Smile Train

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RCN 1114748
We fund surgeons in developing countries to provide 100% free cleft repairs

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<p>Dear Sponsors and Supporters of the Foglietta Big Snow Challenge!</p> <p>As many of you will know, your Foglietta Big Snow Challenge Team of Nick, Carole, Neil and Yoann completed three consecutive ascents and descents of the Foglietta Mountain on Friday March 2nd alternating between skis, telemarks and snowboard in a total time of 10.25 minutes. This is the holy grail of Sainte Foy skiing challenges and we would not have been up to the job had we not been motivated by the plight of countless children in the third world needing surgery to correct the disfigurement and torment caused by cleft. With my family's matching donation and gift aid, I am very pleased to say that the total proceeds from the Challenge have reached so far &pound;31.152 which will allow for an estimated 187 new surgeries to be performed. And donations are still coming in. To all those wonderful people who have donated so far, our heartfelt thanks for your wonderful support! Finally, check out Neil's video diary of the event by clicking on the film on this page to get a flavour of how the event went down! Warmest regards to you all. Nick Walker</p>

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The Smile Train

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RCN 1114748
Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity, is dedicated to helping the millions of children in the world who suffer from cleft lip and palate through providing free surgery and follow up care, and free training for medical professionals to promote sustainability. Charity Registration No 1114748

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Total raised
£31,422.92
+ £557.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,581.92
Offline donations
£24,841.00

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