Yvonne & Jonathan's Challenge
In memory of: Ian Mashen
£5,651.69 raised of £5,000.00 target
109 donations
My Target:
£5,000.00
£5,651.69 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/100-Weight-Challenge
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Yvonne & Jonathan Mashen's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text OQHY82 £10
to 70070
My story
*****NEWS FLASH *****13 April 2012***** In September 2011 we successfully cycled Mont Ventoux in aid of Beating Bowel Cancer and thanks to our supporters raised over £5,500. During our stay in France we took the opportunity to drive to the top of Alpe d'Huez which Jonathan later cycled, however with 21 hairpin bends I decided that climb was too tough for me at that time. Now, not wishing to be beaten, I have set myself the challenge for September 2012 of not only trying to get to the top of Alpe d’Huez but also cycling the Col du Galibier – am I mad – well yes, I probably am! Each of us is bombarded with charitable requests on a seemingly daily basis and I won't be in the least bit offended if you decline this opportunity. However, should you feel able to sponsor me, any contribution of whatever size will be greatly appreciated. Follow me @YoMash66 on Twitter. Follow our story at: www.100weightchallenge.moonfruit.com or OUR STORY.... At the age of just 48 Ian Mashen died on 10 May 2010 after a 2 year battle against bowel cancer. Courageous, Inspirational, Determined, Funny, Kind, Decent - a great husband, son, twin brother, friend and cycling addict - that was Ian! Ian was diagnosed in June 2008 the news of which was a great shock. Unfortunately the bowel cancer had already spread to his liver and was considered inoperable. Despite the fact that he didn't smoke, rarely drank alcohol, followed a strict diet and was super fit from his passion for cycling, he'd been slow to recognise the symptoms, which are: Bleeding from your bottom, change in bowel habit (especially going to the loo more often), abdominal pain, a lump in your tummy, weight loss and tiredness. Most of these symptoms will NOT be bowel cancer, however if you have one or more of these symptoms for more than 4 to 6 weeks you should see your GP for further tests to rule it out. Bowel cancer affects over 35,000 people every year - men and women of all ages - and claims almost 50 lives every day. BUT caught early and treated successfully it is completely curable. Early diagnosis is key to survival and that is why we want to support the work of Beating Bowel Cancer, a charity dedicated to raising awareness of the disease. Stop smoking Understand the symptoms Regularly exercise Value your body Intake less alcohol Visit your GP Eat healthily Our original challenge which started on 5 June 2010 was to "raise £'s by losing lbs" and our joint target was 100 lbs by 5 December 2010 - we made it to 65lbs. However, one of Ian's dreams was to cycle Mont Ventoux with Jonathan so we extended our challenge in a bid to get fit enough to attempt the ride together which we achieved on 12th September 2011. Thank you, Yvonne & Jonathan Mashen -x- Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
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My charity
Beating Bowel Cancer
Charity Registration No. 1063614
Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cause of cancer deaths. Around 1 in 18 people will get bowel cancer and, of the 100 people diagnosed every day, almost half will die of the disease. Yet, in over 90% of cases, bowel cancer could be treated successfully if diagnosed early, which is why raising awareness is so important. Beating Bowel Cancer is a national charity for those affected by bowel cancer and is dedicated to raising awareness of the symptoms and ultimately saving more lives. Visit http://www.beatingbowelcancer.org to find out more.
Donations 109
Dear Jonathan & Yvonne I cant remember whether I have already donated to this - so here it is anyway! Happy Christmas!
Donation by Jonathon Croggon on 16/12/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Congratulations on your achievement. Sorry for the delay in donating following your letter of 28 January 2011!
Donation by Robin Curnow on 14/12/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
All the best!
Donation by Allan Price on 12/12/11
Well done on this challenge, losing all that weight and riding up a mountain - double trouble!
Donation by Cornwall Glass & Glazing Ltd on 19/09/11
Good luck.
Donation by Richard Wadman on 28/08/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck with your quest. Happy pedaling!
Donation by Sandra, Chris, Isobel and Georgina Moore on 23/08/11
£65.00
+ £16.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck. I have always planned to ride Ventoux one day. I will be following you on Twitter.
Donation by Trevor Cummings on 29/07/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Congratulations and Good Luck
Donation by Tim Healy on 22/07/11
Saw your story & was very moved by your commitment to raising money in remembrance of your brother/-in-law. All the best for reaching your target.
Donation by Tara on 15/07/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Thank you for your letter - we are really pleased to be able to contribute. Good luck with your continuing fundraising for Beatting Bowel Cancer.
Donation by Abcam on 15/07/11
£200.00
Wishing you all the best.
Donation by Malcolm Sutcliffe on 14/07/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck xx
Donation by David Tully on 14/06/11
Good Luck!
Donation by Stafford Hairdresser on 08/06/11
£5.00
"In aid of a worthy cause". Donation from the wonderful Polcraig Guest House, Lochinver where we hope to return!
Donation by Cathel & Jean MacLeod on 08/06/11
£10.00
Sale of unwanted items.
Donation by S J Tully on 08/06/11
£10.00
Donation for sale of miscellaneous items.
Donation by Susan Tully on 08/06/11
£10.00
Thinking of you as you do all your preparation for the big ride - all the best
Donation by Helen Furneaux on 18/05/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
All the best from the Team at ARCO2 and ECOFAB
Donation by Jill Bromley-Fox on 13/05/11
£50.00
Good luck with the challenges ahead, my father passed away last year as a result of bowel cancer, Ian sounded like a great guy.
Donation by andrew holyoake @ BottleSport on 24/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good Luck with the fundrasing
Donation by Electrical Services (Cornwall) Ltd on 21/02/11
Jayne and I were very sad to here the news from Linda - John had sent a very moving letter just a few months before he passed away it made us v sad.xx
Donation by chris morris on 19/02/11
Jonathan, You and Yvonne are doing a great job in memory of Ian. Kind regards, Jac Nunn (Gribble) school friend.
Donation by Jac Nunn on 19/02/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good Luck with your fundraising.
Donation by Nigel Knuckey, Wear-House, Truro on 07/02/11
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Hey Yvonne, thanks for your letter, hope you guys do it, all the best, xx
Donation by Jason Manford on 26/01/11
£100.00
+ £28.21 Gift Aid
Good Luck!!
Donation by Emily Silverlock on 12/01/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£2,970.04
- Offline donations£2,681.65
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£5,651.69
- Gift Aid£641.49
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