Hey Matt,

it was a pleasure!
I really enjoyed working with ben and that he put so much effort in Joe´s story!

I would love to support you more.
Will keep in touch whenever there is the opportunity to do something!
We gonna run some Stand Up Paddling events in germany next year, i bet we can do something at these events as well!


Cheers Carla

ShelterBox Founder Tom Henderson added: ‘Joe’s story is remarkable and an inspiration to all of us here at ShelterBox. We’re delighted to be involved with the Paddle for Life and extremely grateful for the support we’ve received.

Audrey Williams Regional Fundraising Manager for CF said "We are enormously grateful for the support from the Joe Way Paddle. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is one of the UK's most common, life-threatening, inherited diseases. It affects the lungs and digestive system and surprisingly 1 in 25 of the UK population carries the faulty CF gene".

Ben Wilkes, fundraising manager at Children on the Edge said "The paddle for life is a fantastic initiative. It is a great way to raise the heart rate of the participants at the same time as raising money for good causes. Joe's story inspires us to do what we can for those who need our help and everyone at Children on the Edge is truly grateful for the hard work of the paddlers".

Louise Cook from the RMH said “We are so grateful to the Ways for all their hard work and determination in fundraising for the charities who helped them in their own tragic circumstances. They are an inspiration to many and I’m sure they are impacting a much wider audience than they realize, by showing that fundraising is fun and by having the creativity to think outside the box. We wish them every success and blessings in their Paddle for Life and other forthcoming initiatives.”

Gerald Reilly From The Handstand appeal said "HANDSTAND - The Appeal for Marshall Janson is delighted to be associated with the 'Paddle for Life'. Both Joe's family and our own have known tragedy but we have all embraced these situations in the most positive way we can."

Jo Hillman from the BSA said “The British Surfing Association is more than happy to support the Joe Way Charity and believe the charity paddle is a great idea”.

Rachel Barclay, fundraiser for Surfers against Sewage, says, "SAS is stoked to be a part of The Joe Way Paddle for Life 2009. We're currently recruiting supporters to take part in the paddle and raise some vital funds for our clean water campaigns - contact us on 01872 533001 if you'd like to get involved."

Shelter Box Fundraising Manager Becky Maynard said: ‘We’re delighted to be involved in this *** event and to be joining up with charities from across the South West. Joe’s story is truly inspirational – all charities try to bring people some degree of hope and we can all learn something from Joe’s courage in fighting against overwhelming odds.’

Be inspired and Paddle for life