Fundraising

Why does SARDA IOM need money?

The two search dogs currently active in the organisation are funded by their handlers for basic food and medical expenses. Any money raised by SARDA allows the dogs and handlers to train with SARDA Wales.  Specialised equipment and clothing (for dogs and handlers) is required enabling teams to search for long periods of time in all weather conditions.

A typical training weekend in Snowdonia entails:
Leave the Isle of Man for Heysham on Friday evening
Travel down in a vehicle to Snowdonia arriving at 3.00am Saturday
Wake, eat breakfast and commence training at 9.00am for the day
Saturday evening often involves a talk on search and rescue techniques
Sunday further training exercises in all terrains (mountain, forest, coastal, urban)
Travel to catch the boat from Heysham Monday morning 2.00am
Arrive back in the island 6.00am Monday and straight to work.

As this shows the training is very intensive and tiring. A typical weekend will cost the handler over £150 less any SARDA contribution to the ferry fare. There is a continuing financial commitment on the handler as each dog needs to attend at least 4 training weekends each year, in addition to regular re-assessments once qualified.

As SARDA IOM has already proven we are a life saving organisation and greatly appreciate the publics support in both time and finanical contributions.

Donations.

We are always looking for donations, no matter the amount of money or supplies, wether its from a dress down day at your school or work place, an fundraising event, or personal donation, please drop us an email.

We are a Manx regisitered chairty and relay on the public's generosity entirely to keep this life saving organsation running and progressing, so please any donation is truely appreciated.

Our email address is j.macgregor@snhs.sch.im or see the 'Contact us' section of the website.

Arg Beiyn Veterinary Practice

Arg Beiyn Veterinary Practice have SARDA-IOM as one of its nominated charities for 2010.Thanks to practice manager Mel Kermode for this potential additional funding for this year.We will update this page at a later date with amount raised

Sadler Agriculture Donation

Sadler Agriculture kindly donated some dog food and goodies for the dogs.Donations like this gives us the opportunity to invest in other equipment
Thanks to bobby once again

£1000 donated to SARDA IOM

David Fumer, of Peel Charity Shop Trust on the Island, kindly donated £1000 to Isle of Man Search and Resuce dogs alongside 14 other local Manx charities.

The money was raised through the sale of items donated to the shop and through various fundraising events. A huge thank you from everyone in SARDA to the people that helped raise this money that is invaluable to the running of SARDA IOM.

London Marathon

Jim Macgregor is competed in this years London Marathon in a collie dog suit kindly lent by SARDA Wales. All money raised will be split between SARDA IOM & SARDA Wales. Jim is currently training around the Isle of Man in a Tazo suit to get used to the warm conditions. Sponsor forms are now available to guess the time it takes Jim to complete the 26 miles in April. It only costs £1 to have a guess and people can guess as many times as they like. If you see one of the sponsor forms around please guess as many times as you can.

Also you can pop the money in an envelope with your name and address on it, with a guess at the time it will take and hand in to St Ninians High School.

A full list of the fantasic prizes donated can be seen on the "Latest News" section, and a huge thank you to everyone and company that has contributed, thanks very much indeed!

Jim completed the London marathon in 4hours 49 mins and 24secs, raising a fantasic £550 to be divided between SARDA Wales and Isle of Man. See latest news for more information, but as always, please contact us should you wish to make a donation!