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amputation as a result . Two teenage boys , both ablebodied , were paddling for their 14-year-old sister , who had a limb amputated when she was three . Many of the Steel Bones participants were sponsored , and they raised over £ 11,000 , which is pretty incredible ( congratulations to Scarlett Walker , who raised the most ). However , the reaction of the participants was more important . The atmosphere at the end was quite emotional , with enormous smiles from participants , many of whom had never paddled . The challenge was never just about raising money – it was about participation . The sense of achievement we could see was more than ample reward for our efforts .
“ The support from Sudbury Canoe Club and Colchester Canoe Club was outstanding . We also had incredible assistance from our Steel Bones volunteers , who worked tirelessly to help amputees and move canoes over portages , ensuring everyone could complete the challenge . The event brought an amazing sense of achievement to all participants , many of whom have only recently undergone amputations and are still receiving medical treatment for a variety of conditions . Despite the physical demands , everyone who completed the challenge felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment , even though they were understandably tired .
“ I never realised when I first asked Sudbury Canoe Club for help how big an ask it was . I was stunned by how much collaboration and work was involved , and the contributions made were something I shall never forget . Everyone enjoyed the event , leaving a special bond between the two organisations .” Gary Hawksworth from Steel Bones
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Sudbury Canoe Club email : scc . onthestour @ gmail . com https :// sudburycanoeclub . org . uk / Colchester Canoe Club email : colchestercanoeclub @ outlook . com https :// colchestercanoeclub . co . uk / 1st Acton and Waldingfield Scout Group email : lou . horsley @ suffolkscouts . org . uk River Stour Trust email : administrator @ riverstourtrust . org https :// www . riverstourtrust . org / Steel Bones email : hello @ steelbone . co . uk web https :// steelbone . co . uk /
Watch the YouTube video , made by Daniel McGaley , also of Sudbury Canoe Club HTTPS :// YOUTU . BE / TISDKW3KQKE