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The Great Paddle challenge for stroke
22-05-15
The Great Paddle challenge for stroke
Phil Elborough from Petersfield has decided to do a mammoth paddle board challenge to raise funds for the Stroke Association.Phil was inspired to do something in Action on Stroke Month to thank the local Petersfield Stroke Association for the fantastic support that they have given him and his mother since his Dad had two strokes.
With his partner Lis Bulpitt and Sarah the dog, Phil will be paddle boarding 45miles (2250 Strokes of the paddle)of the Basingstoke canal. They will be setting off from Odiham on the 23rd May 2015 and paddling along the Basingstoke Canal up to towards Weybridge where they will join the River Wey and paddle upstream to finish at Godalming.
Talking about the challenge Phil said “I have always been involved in water sports largely due to my father who loved sailing and continues to sail thanks to Sail ability another great charity. I started Stand up paddle boarding last year for pleasure and teaching others to enjoy the sport. So I thought what better way to support the Stroke Association than to set a challenge. Of course for added difficulty our trusty companion Sarah the chocolate Labrador will be with us, she doesn't always sit nicely on the board and loves to leap off chasing sticks and ducks the latter she never catches as they fly away.”
You can find out details of the Phil and Lis’ complete route and keep up to date with their progress on the Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1512006645755419/1512012562421494.
If you want to find out more about paddle boarding you can join Phil and Lis on Tuesday 26th May at Basingstoke canal centre. On that day members of the Petersfield Stroke Group will be joining them for a day of fundraising and they will be running taster sessions for anyone who would like a go at paddle boarding for a donation of course 1100am till 4:00pm.
Phil, Lis and Sarah will finish their challenge on Saturday 30th May with the final stage from Guildford to Godalming Wharf.The finish line will be just next to Sainsbury where they will aim to arrive approximately 2:00pm.If you’re in the area please come down and cheer them on.
Phil and Lis will be raising money for the Stroke association throughout the week. You can support them by texting PADL52 followed by £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10 to 70070 or make a donation online at www.justgiving.com/paddletrek/.
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For further information please contact Cheryl Randeria on 07810 697957
You can contact Phil on 07415 350 268 or emailkitesurflessons@hotmail.co.uk. Each days paddle should take around five hours and they will set off mid to late morning each day.
Photo captions: Phil’s Dad sailing
Phil, Lis and Sarah getting ready for their mega challenge
Notes to editor:
You can track Phil and Lis’ progress live on this link www.greenalp.com/RealtimeTracker/index.php?viewuser=paddleboardadventures
Details of the Phil and Lis’s complete route is below:
We set off from Odiham this Sunday meeting at the Waterwitch pub at 12:00 for our send off about 1:00pm
Then we paddle to fleet for stop one where we be in the Fox and Hounds on the canal
Monday we set off for the Basingstoke Canal Center where we will be camping Monday night and Tuesday night. On Tuesday members of the Petersfield Stroke Group will be joining us for a day of fund raising and we will be running taster sessions for anyone who would like a go at paddle boarding for a donation of course 1100am till 4:00pm
Wednesday we will set off for Woking where we will stop at the Bridge Barn Beefeater which is odd for two vegetarians but Sarah the dog will be happy
Thursday from Woking to the Anchor near Wisley gardens where for the first time we will be on the River Wey paddling upstream against the current
Friday we paddle through Send and on to Guildford and stopping at the Rowbarge Inn just off the A3
Yipee!!! Saturday final stage from Guildford to Godalming wharf just next to Sainsburys where we will aim to arrive approximately 2:00pm hopefully to a huge crowd of supporters
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A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are around 152,000 strokes in the UK every year and it is the leading cause of severe adult disability. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke.
Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk
