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Roz Savage is an amazing woman who has single-handedly rowed the seas of the world.While in Copenhagen for the COP15 confrence her link to the world (her laptop, bags, cards, phone etc. were stolen. She had no insurance. Let\'s buy her new stuff.

 Roz Savage is an amazing woman who has single-handedly rowed the seas of the world.While in Copenhagen for the COP15 confrence her link to the world (her laptop, bags, cards, phone etc. were stolen. She had no insurance. Let's buy her new stuff.

 

From her blog at http://rozsavage.com/2009/12/14/cop15-blog-suspended-laptop-stolen/ the following post was made:

"Last night my coat and bag were stolen while I was at an event in Copenhagen. In my bag were my laptop and iPhone, amongst many other things. I have no insurance and no money – and now no credit cards – so I don’t know if or when I will be able to replace these items. So the future of this blog is uncertain at the moment. I am writing this on a laptop belonging to my host family, squinting at the screen as my reading glasses were also in my bag.

Until I get this mess sorted out and figure out how I’m going to get home, I will be rather busy and preoccupied. Also really rather upset. So it may be some time before I blog again.

This is the last thing I needed. I was here in Copenhagen to do all I can to help the cause. But this personal disaster is rather a distraction. It is little consolation to know that several other people at the same event were also victims of theft.

Out of interest, and also to assist in the police report, I have started to compile a list of what went missing. So you always wondered what a woman carries in her bag….?!

Macbook Pro laptop – my only computer. Software, financial information, contact info, appointments, etc. Last backup about 2 weeks ago, and excludes my photos of BB2B, COP15, etc, as well as much new contact info and details of many appointments.

iPhone 3G

Recharger cables

Sanyo Xacti video camera with footage from COP15

4 x SD memory cards (1 x 4GB, 3 x 2GB)

Quality headset for Skype calls and recording podcasts

SD card reader

SIM cards for US and UK phone numbers

Journal of personal thoughts – volume almost full

Book – The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight, by Thom Hartmann

DaKine backpack

DaKine wallet

DaKine cables bag

Credit cards

Cash – krona, euros, pounds and dollars

Drivers license

Reading glasses

Notebook of To Do lists

Coat, hat, gloves

Travelcards for Copenhagen and London

Access passes for Bella Center and Fresh Air Center

USB sticks (4)

Coffee mug (made by Sigg)

Nalgene water bottle (with logo of 350.org)

DVD of my intro video for use in presentations

Postcards I was going to send out to Kickstarter backers

Map of Copenhagen

Small food container full of nuts

Larabars x 2

Pens

Lipstick

I keep thinking of more things that are going to cause problems. I’d booked my Eurostar ticket yesterday to get back to the UK, but I can’t pick it up without the debit card I used to make the booking – which of course I’ve had to cancel. I have no cards that weren’t in the bag. No doubt as today goes on I’ll think of more things that will be very difficult to replace, especially with Christmas coming up fast so anything that takes “x working days” will be affected.

So I’m hoping and praying that the culprits might have just taken the cash, even the valuables, and just dumped everything else in a bin somewhere.

The things I will miss most, of course, are my laptop and iPhone. With no insurance I don’t know if/when I will be able to replace them. For a wandering nomad, these things are my lifeline - the main way that I interface with the world. I know that worse things happen, but at the moment this is a massive inconvenience, at a crucial point in time.

Everything happens for a reason, I keep telling myself. And this had better be a darned good one."

 

Let's help Roz get her lifelines back, so she can continue making the world a better place. And let's give her a good Christmas wish. 

 

 

 

Get Roz's stuff back. donors.

  • $50.00

    Caroline Haines

    December 20th, 2009

    "Roz, wish it could be more. Hope you manage to replace everything - have a very happy birthday and Christmas. Looking forward to Stage 3 in the Spring ... "

  • $50.00

    Amanda Peet

    December 20th, 2009

    "Roz, you're a world treasure. Keep up your great spirit - your fans support you! :-)"

  • $20.00

    Mary

    December 19th, 2009

    "Onto more compact, lighterweight and better! "

  • $25.00

    Ian

    December 18th, 2009

    "Makes you wonder why you try sometimes doesn't it?"

  • $30.00

    Jack Kendall

    December 18th, 2009

    "Don't give up hope Roz, these challenges just make us stronger."

  • $25.00

    Ellen & Hank Barone

    December 18th, 2009

    "So glad we could help a little. It take's a village, and the Internet is our village!"

  • $100.00

    Kiran

    December 18th, 2009

    "Good luck Roz"

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    Friends across the pond

    December 18th, 2009

    "Thanks for fighting for the earth!"

  • $20.00

    AMY&JERRY FROM AZ

    December 17th, 2009

    "GOOD LUCK ROZ----------YOU IF ANYONE CERTAINLY DESERVES IT"

  • $50.00

    Mat

    December 17th, 2009

    "I hope you enjoy whichever Mac you end up getting."

  • $20.00

    Jenny Nordstrom

    December 17th, 2009

    "Good luck Roz & happy birthday from a fellow 42-year-old Christmas baby! :) - Jenny (Climate Ride)"

  • $50.00

    cornelia and Kerstin- Cologne

    December 17th, 2009

    "This is at least something we can do for YOU- thank you SO much for everything you do for us!"

  • $20.00

    Liz Valette

    December 17th, 2009

    "To keep your hopes and dreams alive"

  • $50.00

    Michael from Canada

    December 17th, 2009

    "You have come too far to let anything get in your way Roz. You are a true and valued inspiration!"

  • $50.00

    JohnH

    December 16th, 2009

    "Best to you - and an early happy birthday. I have an older computer you can have if you need one, just send me an address!"

  • $25.00

    Andy Dolph

    December 16th, 2009

    "such a terrible thing to happen to someone working so hard to make a difference!"

  • $100.00

    Steve Bein

    December 16th, 2009

    "Roz, At some time, this experience will become an interesting memory of support and love. All the best, Steve"

  • $25.00

    Leonard W Welch

    December 16th, 2009

    "What a bummer. Everone is a victim on climate change. Keep on doing what you are doing... "

  • $50.00

    Ken Scott

    December 16th, 2009

    "Have fun over Christmas, and I am truly sorry regarding the theft. Having been there in a foreign land, I understand"

  • $10.00

    Thadd Selden

    December 15th, 2009

    "So sorry this happened Roz! Good luck getting back on track!"

  • $25.00

    Keith

    December 15th, 2009

    "This,too, shall pass."

  • $25.00

    Alun Rees

    December 15th, 2009

    "Sorry to hear about the theft, here's a little towards replacement."

  • $100.00

    Wayne B

    December 15th, 2009

    "Keep up the good work!"

  • $20.00

    Brad in Scappoose, OR

    December 15th, 2009

    "a little bit to help...hang in Roz...it will come around ..."

  • $35.00

    Jim S. from Duke

    December 15th, 2009

    "Hey Roz, Hang in there! While cold comfort, at least you didn't waste the day waiting in line to get into the Bella Centre."

  • $25.00

    Linda in Seal Beach CA

    December 15th, 2009

    "Remember... "Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors!""

  • $11.00

    Nana

    December 15th, 2009

    "Have enjoyed reading your blog for several months, take heart, many people care about you and what you do!"

  • $50.00

    Stephanie B

    December 15th, 2009

    "Keep fighting the good fight, Roz"

  • $50.00

    Barbara H in Long Beach CA

    December 15th, 2009

    "Oh Yuck! This sucks!! At least we Rozlings can do a bit about the insurance. You're doing so much for us. Thanks again."

  • $25.00

    Baldwin Hopmans

    December 15th, 2009

    "Aey Sold a pair of shoes last week..... It will not compensate the lost pictures and data, we hope you will be back on track soon Aey and Baldwin"

  • $50.00

    Pat & Keith,Guernsey UK

    December 15th, 2009

    "Roz.We are both very upset that this has happened to you at such an important time. We have got much pleasure for the last 2 years from your blogs and exploits.Keep up the good work and all the best."

  • $25.00

    Brennan

    December 15th, 2009

    "Keep going Roz! You've affected mine and so many others lives in such good ways!"

  • $50.00

    Jan

    December 14th, 2009

    "Roz, The list of lost items is way too long to be offset by my words of encouragement. It sucks! Yep! And, as you have demonstrated through tough times in rowing, you are just moving on. Admirable. Thanks for being in Copenhagen. Your powerfully positive, passionate voice among many more produces a chorus for change. "

  • $20.00

    Nathaniel J Toll

    December 14th, 2009

    "Hang in there! -Nate Toll"

  • $20.00

    Janice in GA

    December 14th, 2009

    "So sorry you had to go through this. :( Keep the faith"

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    An anonymous donor

    December 14th, 2009

    "Roz, in time there will be positive outcomes from this. It just takes time, I am certain that in the future you will look back at this theft of your stuff and personal feelings of security and realize how strangly fortunate this seemingly negative event in your life was. I can't predict in what matter this will evolve into a net-positive experience, I can just tell you from experience that it will have a positive outcome for you. Another thought, you do have insurance, you have paid your dues already and are continuing to do so to us. By looking out and acting on behalf of the rest of us keeping our planet's future in our colective thoughts by entertaining, educating and enlightening us with your actions you are paying your dues and we are going to pay you back by helping you get back the items you need to carry on for us all. www.PMdJ.com"

  • $50.00

    Rogero Michael Stacy

    December 14th, 2009

    "Roz, your insipration keeps a lot of people looking forward...even in this sort of situation!"

  • $15.00

    Finn Ã…rup Nielsen

    December 14th, 2009

    "I hope you get it back, but I doubt it. All too much bike thieft in Denmark also: @davidkroodsma may gets his bike stolen if he does take care. :-("

  • $50.00

    Craig Meyer

    December 14th, 2009

    "Happ Holidays! Listening to you talk on your voyages was inspiring. Thank you!"

  • $20.00

    Leslie

    December 14th, 2009

    "It's not much, but I hope it helps."

  • $50.00

    Julian Gall

    December 14th, 2009

    "Don't forget to change your email password as soon as you can. If you use Gmail etc, it'll have links to a lot of stuff that you won't want others to have access to."

  • $25.00

    An anonymous donor

    December 14th, 2009

    "I hope that you can get a new set of equipment to enable you to share your wonderful adventures with the world!"

  • $50.00

    aztekman

    December 14th, 2009

    "You give so much of your time and energy. I am glad to help what little I can."

  • $100.00

    Connie

    December 14th, 2009

    "i love you Roz-stay sweet & positive ;) merry christmas! ...am loving your book! xoxoxo"

  • $20.00

    Renard8450

    December 14th, 2009

    "Am so sorry this happened! I know money won't ease the horrible sense of loss but hope it helps at least replace the physical stuff."

  • $250.00

    Susan F.

    December 14th, 2009

    "Hang in there, Roz - keep fighting for good!"

  • $50.00

    @travenscroft

    December 14th, 2009

    "Roz, I know it isn't much but it is what I can afford (Guy from lunch near Philly during Climate Ride)"

  • $10.00

    Kerry Gibson, Ames, IA

    December 14th, 2009

    "Roz, keep your spirits up and get back on line soon! (Also, check into getting insurance!)"

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    David & Tessie

    December 14th, 2009

    "Sorry to hear that Roz - let me know if we can help."

  • $5.00

    Dave in Davis, CA

    December 14th, 2009

    "Happy Holidays Roz"

FUNDRAISER PROGRESS

56%

GOAL: $6,500

Raised: $3,660.00
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  • Susan F. gave $250

    December 14th, 2009

    "Hang in there, Roz - keep fighting for good!"

  • Wayne B gave $100

    December 15th, 2009

    "Keep up the good work!"

  • Steve Bein gave $100

    December 16th, 2009

    "Roz, At some time, this experience will become an interesting memory of support and love. All the best, Steve"

  • Connie gave $100

    December 14th, 2009

    "i love you Roz-stay sweet & positive ;) merry christmas! ...am loving your book! xoxoxo"

  • Caroline Haines gave $50

    December 20th, 2009

    "Roz, wish it could be more. Hope you manage to replace everything - have a very happy birthday and Christmas. Looking forward to Stage 3 in the Spring ... "

  • Amanda Peet gave $50

    December 20th, 2009

    "Roz, you're a world treasure. Keep up your great spirit - your fans support you! :-)"

  • Mary gave $20

    December 19th, 2009

    "Onto more compact, lighterweight and better! "

  • Ian gave $25

    December 18th, 2009

    "Makes you wonder why you try sometimes doesn't it?"