We thank each and everyone of these fabulous people for taking part in fundraising events to raise funds for Nacoa.

Volunteers abseiled for Nacoa On October 9th, 2011, supporters of Nacoa rallied together to raise money for children who are vulnerable, living in the shadow of their parents’ drinking, by testing their own fears to the max. 'Abseiling delivers an experience of fear and apprehension; the same feeling a child endures when they return from school to an alcoholic home. Nacoa delivers a safety rope, so desperately needed, with an experienced team of volunteers who are firmly anchored into an understanding of the problems these children face in their daily lives.' (Hilary Henriques MBE, Co-founder and CEO, Nacoa) One 50m cliff face, two ropes, and over 50 participants. Fears were faced to help children living in fear. Many thanks to all who took part and supported us on the day.

Isla Mackay raised funds for Nacoa by taking part in the BUPA Great North Run on the 18th September 2011, completing it in 2 hours 28 minutes 'in spite of the inclines'. Isla considers Nacoa to be a very special charity, and has so far raised £1,250! We are very grateful to Isla; please visit her JustGiving page www.justgiving.com/IslaMackay and perhaps show your appreciation by a further donation.

James walked from Lincoln to London, starting on Saturday 27th August 2011, raising funds for NACOA & COAP. More details on Lincoln to London which also links to his JustGiving page & blog.
James is well on the way to his £2,000 target and has said that he'll make up the difference from his own pocket if he doesn't hit the target. If he exceeds the target he will donate a further £500 to the total!

Katie McArdle organised a sponsored walk on the 3rd September 2011 to raise funds for Nacoa. Thank you Katie, we hope it went well. Please let us have all the details and perhaps a photo of the event.

Katharine Rose completed a one mile swim in Ullswater on the 10th July 2011 to raise funds for Nacoa. She completed this event in 41 minutes 8 seconds and raised the fantastic amount of £300. Well done Katharine and many thanks to you and everyone who sponsored you.

Martin and Michael, two of Nacoa's outstanding volunteers, raised funds by having mohican haircuts. This was done at Upfest on the 5th June. You can still sponsor them by visiting their Just Giving page www.Justgiving.com/M-and-M-mohawkMadness. Well done,  lads!!

Stephen Hayles and two friends Matt and Vic also had mohican haircuts to raise funds for Nacoa. This spectacle took place at Upfest on Sunday 5th June live on stage in the Tobacco Factory Cafe/Bar. The Big Chop was courtesy of Mac Daddys urban hairdressers. Good luck to all of you.  Please have a look at their Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/upfest

Annie Pitts took part in the Century Cycle Challenge on Sunday 21 May. This involved cycling 102 miles from Nevill Holt in Leicestershire to Brancaster Staithe on the Norfolk Coast. It sounds a very daunting task since the initial part of the route is very hilly. We hope that it all went well; you can visit Annie's Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/Annie-Pitts--

Andrew Bailey chose to raise funds for Nacoa by doing a sponsored bike ride from London to Paris. He left London on the 3rd January, starting at the Westminster clock, and arrived at the Eiffel Tower in Paris 4 days later. We congratulate Andrew on his epic bike ride, especially at this time of the year, and are most grateful for his support. So far Andrew has raised over £950 for Nacoa. Click here to read Andrew's diary of his epic ride; he sees that event as a stepping stone to bigger and better challenges!.

If you would like to sponsor Andrew you can still do so by logging onto his fundraising page on Just Giving, www.justgiving.com/Andrew-Bailey4.