Project Summary

Dear all,

The unveiling of the Raleigh Summer 08 Projects...

Community Development Projects:
Gravity Water Feed Systems (2 project teams)
School Hostel Completion – Kg Togudon, Penampang District (1 project team)
Kota Belud - Kindergarten Construction (1 project team)

Environmental/Community Project:
Eco Lodge (1 project team)

And lastly the epic...
Adventure Challenge (All project groups)
Teams will come together after their community or environmental phase for their jungle adventure challenge; well off the beaten track in the deep jungles of Borneo.

The terrain will be arduous and physically demanding; remote and wild. Teams will have to consider their impact of their actions on the local environment when carrying tasks in the jungle.

The final phase of the challenge will see the teams going head to head in a physically demanding race which will take into account their previous scores. This final challenge would take place over 24 hours and will see individuals pushed to their limits – the team crossing the finishing line first will be crowned champions!!!!!

-LV-

Gear: Miscellaneous

Dear all,

Went gear shopping today. This is what I bought.

1. Sandals: RM22.90


2. Others: Garbage bags, poncho, wet wipes, ducktape, Pureen all in one Head-to-Toe wash, aluminium mug, bungee cord, carabinners, inflatable pillow.
RM84.05 (inclusive of sandals)



Total cost: RM84.05

-LV-

Equipment: The 'Bed'

Just got my sleeping bag yesterday. Yup, I'm starting to 'accumulate' the jungle gear bit by bit.


Total damage: RM16.90

-LV-

Equipment: Rucksack

Got my rucksack today. The process of selecting one that fit was pretty traumatising due to my weird body built, couldn't find one with snug shoulder pads. They either hurt the nape of my neck, or were too large to for my shoulders.

It took me a pain-staking 1.5 hours to choose this.

Had initially aimed for a 45L one, but none fit. Those by Deuter fit badly, and ended up forking a fortune for a Karrimor, Cougar 65 rucksack.

Most may think that I paid a hefty sum for it, to which I agree to a certain extent. But, comfort and a good-fit is of primary concern to me. Hence, I settled for this.

And since I'm now embarking on a 5 weeker instead of a 10 weeker, I have some funds to spare. So why not?

Total damage: RM700

-LV-

Jungle Drugs

Note to self:

Vaccinations: Check! (Cost: Nil)

Malaria Pills: Check! (Cost: Nil)

Swimming Test: Check!

Allergy Pills: Check! (Cost: Unknown)

Mini First Aid Kit: To do

Medical Report: To do

-LV-

Homeward Bound

Dear all,

Finally got my return ticket booked as well!

Will be back on the 9th September, night flight. Hopefully I'll still be alive after conquering Mt. Kinabalu the day before!!!

Post expedition travel beckons!

Hope I'll survive to tell the tale!

Cost: RM69.50 (one way)

Remaining funds: RM1379.54

-LV-

Flight Tickets

Dear all,

I've just got my tickets to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. FINALLY! After much procastination.

So, I'm off to the jungle camp on the morning of the 28th July 2008 at 9.30am. Anyone interested in sending me off at the LCCT?

Cost: RM69.50 (one way)

Remaining funds: RM1449.04

-LV-

Jungle Gear: Part 1

Did the very first of my jungle/camping gear shopping. Well, I have to get everything prepared by May due to time constraints.

My catch(es) of the day are as follows:

1. Mess tin (RM15.50)

2. Headtorch (RM39.90)

Total cost: RM55.50

-LV-

Air Tickets

CLP ends on the 24th and I've decided to fly off to Sabah on the 27th July.

Had intended to book my outward bound flight last week, but thank God I procastinated. MAS had just announced their "Everyday Low Fares" promotion yesterday, whilst Air Asia will launch their counter-attack soon...

The last check, as of today (6th May 2008) shows the following:

Outward bound flight: 27th July
Inward bound flight: 14th Sept

MAS: RM240
Air Asia: RM221

I shall wait and see how much the flight tickets cost after the launch of Air Asia's Sub Zero promotion as reported in the papers today. *Keeping my fingers crossed*

Always on the lookout for the best bargains, when I'm on limited funds - RM2k for fees, flight, equipment, etc...

-LV-

July 2008

Dear all,

I'm back after a long hiatus!

As most of you might have been aware by now, I initially signed up for the 10 week expedition in Sabah back in September 2007. I did my fundraising activities, managed to raise enough funds to cover the cost of the expedition plus airtickets. Unfortunately, I had to make the decision to pull out a week before expedition began.

Anyway, I got on with life and the time has now come for me to 'enlist' for an expedition. Looked at my schedule and realised that the 5 week one fit in just fine, and so I took it up.

After much procastination, I've finally submitted my application for the 5 week expedition in July 2008; due to commence on 28th July and to end on 1st September.

Hence, I aim to commit the month of May towards preparation for my expedition. I.e. getting the necessary equipment and the booking of flight tickets as the months of June/July will be extremely busy for me.

Thus, although this blog was initially aimed to function as a documentation of my fundraising journey for Autumn 2007, it will now serve another purpose. I.e. to document my preparations for July 2008. Mostly about shopping! For equipment, that is...

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On the side note, I've also decided to retain the original elements in the blog as follows:

1. Notwithstanding the fact that I will be embarking on the 5 weeker in July 2008, the name of the blog will still remain as "Send LiVyen to the Jungle!" - Raleigh Sabah, Autumn 2007 with the addition of the following words "...now July 2008"

2. Names and logos of previous sponsors will not be removed.

3. The "Make a Donation" button will still remain.

4. The "Funds Raised to Date" header will not be changed, despite the fact that the amount raised is sufficient to cover the airfare, expedition fees plus a substantial bit of my equipment.

5. The links will also remain unchanged.


HOWEVER

I have added a chatbox and a life traffic feed monitor to the blog.

Will keep you guys posted.

-LV-

The Fundraising Projects

Dear all,

Sorry that this update came 7 months late. I was too caught up with things. Hence, this blog was put to rest.

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Note: The following are exerpts taken from "My Story, My Life".

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Below are the following fundraising projects I embarked on in my attempt to raise funds for the Autumn 2007 expedition.

Sold cupcakes.... RM5 each..

Cupcakes: The Night Before...

*yeah, rip-off I know! But super cute la! I remember customers asking me whether they are edible!*

NOTE: They were donated courtesy of Shalia. (PS: Do check out her site, she makes the loveliest cuppies ever!) The lovely lady who agreed to make them for me! Sold almost all of them bout 90 I think :) But in all, the 1U event wasn't a success. Another lesson to be learnt! Wanna know more? Gimme a buzz!

Sold old junks... Kudos to ZY for the junk-collecting effort. Double salute for 'going green' by using public transport summore!

Tribute to the man who did it all with public transport! *salute*
(Picture taken during Charlie's FR, January 2008. Picture credits: Jer Rei)

Bet you would never want to go through that again now that you can 'lou lup' the little mousedeer that drinks like a camel already! *winks*
*Thanks! We couldn't have made it by for your efforts. And Vincent's 24/7 help too!* Not forgetting the others who dropped by to support us!

Our stall.... during our FR, September 2007...

(Picture credits: My pariah + ciplak K610i camera)

Life as a 'pasar malam' trader was tough....

(Picture credits: Zhi Yong)

We've learnt how to give press-interviews.... Which was interesting...

Vincent, ZY and I, with Sharmini and The Star (R.A.G.E.) photographer
(Picture credits: ZY's camera, picture taken by Christal)

NOTE: Totally unexpected call for an interview! As all I wanted was for them to publish a short write-up about our fundraising event at 1 Utama. But yeah, enjoyable experience!

(Picture Credits: Zhi Yong)

Oh yes, I sold postcards too! They were the most profitable of all!!! That in fact, made up for about 60% of the funds raised.

A sample of the postcards I sent to my donors. 'Outsourced' from Vincent.

And yes, we sold t-shirts as well! A joint-venture between Vincent, Zhi Yong, Yen Jun, Ee Laine and I.

Anyone interested?? We still have a couple of them left!!! RM5 each!!!!!

Not the most flattering of pics, but it's the best one I have of someone wearing our t-shirts...

-LV-

Changes

Dear all,

Please be informed that due to some unforeseen circumstances, I am unable to participate in the Raleigh Expedition this Autumn.

However, all funds raised over the past few months would be channelled towards a future expedition; which I hope to be that of July 2008.

Will keep you guys posted.

-LV-

Raleigh-ing for a Cause

(Poster courtesy of Christal Loh, September 2007)

-LV-

Unwanted Items Anyone???

Dear all,

Unwanted items required for our Jumble Sale to be held on 23rd September 2007.

• Old/Vintage Clothes
• Board Games
• Sports Equipment
• Electrical Appliances
• Accessories
• Kitchen Ware
• Decorative Items
• Books

For more information contact Li Vyen (012-5300281) or Zhi Yong (017-6690188) and we will make arrangements for collection.

Further details on the venue for this event will be posted once confirmed. Stay tuned!

-LV-

Venue Sponsor: 1 Utama Shopping Centre

Dear all,

I'm glad to announce that 1 Utama Shopping Centre has agreed to be the official venue sponsor for our fundraising event "Raleigh-ing for a Cause" on the 22nd September 2007.

Brief details are as follows:

• Date: 22nd September 2007 (Saturday)
• Venue: 4th Floor Highstreet, 1 Utama (Opposite Glitter's Cafe)
• Time: Whole day (10am - 10.30pm)

Planned events are as follows:

1. Hotdog Eating Competition


2. "Pay for us to Cycle"


3. BakeSale (Sponsor - Shalia's Cupcakes)


4. Cookie Decorating Booth


5. "All the Happy Things" - Sale of items remniscent of our childhood


6. Sale of second-hand books


7. And more to follow........

Keep an eye on this space! Will get the official poster up ASAP.

-LV-

New Sponsor: Shalia's Cupcakes

Dear all,

I am glad to announce that Shalia (Shalia's Cupcakes http://shaliastreats.blogspot.com/) has kindly agreed to contribute towards my one-day project at 1 Utama (Raleigh-ing for a Cause).

FYI, Shalia is an avid baker who bakes lovely little cupcakes (cuppies) decorated with delightfully colourful butter cream icing. Her deliciously scrumptious deserts would be available for sale at my BakeSale Booth during the event on 23rd September.

Here's a sample of what she makes...

(Picture credits: http://shaliastreats.blogspot.com)

Craving for them now? Be sure to visit my booth on that day! Don't miss out!

PS: Shalia could be contacted at shalia.scrumptious@yahoo.com for bookings and orders.

-LV-

"Raleigh-ing for a Cause": 1 Utama, 23rd September 2007

Dear all,

I am writing with great pleasure to inform you that the One-day event "Raleigh-ing for a Cause" on the 23rd September 2007 is confirmed. More details to follow.

Thanks to my kind sponsors - 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

-LV-

My Partner-in-Crime

Dear all,

I've added a new link today. Please visit Zhi Yong's blog at http://zh1yong.blogspot.com/search/label/Expedition07 for more details on our current and/or upcoming fundraising activities.

FYI, Zhi Yong is a fellow Raleigh-ian and my fellow fundraiser aka partner in crime, who together with Vincent (another partner in crime) controls the 'home-base' aka correspondence in Malaysia whilst I'm slogging it out in Manchester. Together we shall make September's fundraising project a successful one.

Keep an eye on this space for updates.

-LV-

Sponsorship: Liverpool FC

I received a pleasant surprise today. After the numerous mails and proposals send out to my sponsors, I was delighted to receive a positive reply from Liverpool FC. Here's what I found in my mail.

Are you a Red? Interested in getting your hands on this piece of treasure? Stay tuned for more information on what will be done with it!

Till then....

-LV-

BBQ's Off!

Dear all,

Please note that the BBQ Weekend originally scheduled for Saturday, 11th August 2007 has been cancelled due to lack of demand.

Feel free to contribute to my "Postcards to Malaysia" fund though.

-LV-