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One Thousand Miles for Meningitis
Event: Land's End to John O' Groats Cycle Ride on 09/06/2011
Team Members: David Fowler, Steve Fowler, Steve Higginson
£4,407.50 raised of £5,000.00 target
184 donations
My Target:
£5,000.00
£4,407.50 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/1000miles4meningitis
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to One Thousand Miles for Meningitis's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text TYKE77 £10
to 70070
My story
Well, we made it, arriving safely in John O’Groats on Saturday afternoon after cycling more than 1,000 miles in 10 days covering the full length of Great Britain!!!
This involved conquering some of the hardest climbs in the country and coping with some of the worst weather the British Isles has to offer including the last 55 miles into a 19 mph headwind!!!
Particular thanks go to the CFS Connect Team for all their help and support that made it all possible, to The Co-Operative Group for providing our support vehicle which was perfect for the task, to Dutch Maid for covering the cost of the fuel for the journey, to Veronica, the long-suffering Mrs Fowler, who chivvied us along and made sure we were fed, watered and encouraged through long difficult days, and to all relatives, friends and colleagues who were keeping track of our progress along the way.
Thanks again for all your donations and we hope that our efforts can help make an impact and raise awareness of this extremely serious and often life changing disease.
Meningitis Facts
1. Every year, around 2,500 cases of bacterial meningitis, and possibly double that of viral meningitis, occur in the UK.
2. 10% of these cases result in death.
3. 5% of those who survive meningitis are left with severe after-effects such as brain damage, hearing and sight loss, and where septicaemia (blood poisoning) has occurred, loss of limbs and scarring.
4. Meningitis kills more UK children under the age of five than any other infectious disease.
As we have personally been affected, we know that it is crucially important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease as swift treatment at an early stage is the only thing which can reduce the risk to an individual's long term health. We want the general public to be able to spot the early signs of infection and take action fast.
The Meningitis Trust is the UK's longest established meningitis charity which helps and supports over 20,000 people each year that have been affected by meningitis. The trust, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary, provides lifelong practical and emotional support to victims and their families and its commitment to raising awareness of the disease is vital in reducing its long term effects on those who are infected.
Even if you can only give a little, every little helps and will be gratefully received. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is the most efficient way to sponsor us, the meningitis Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your donation at no cost to you.
£10 will buy 1,000 symptoms cards, one of which could save someone's life.
£30 will pay for two hours of a nurse's time on the trust's 24 hour helpline.
£25 - £2,000 will enable the trust to award a financial grant to help someone re build their life after Meningitis. From a grant to pay for a specially adapted tricycle to increase a child's mobility, or musical toys to stimulate a child's senses and encourage them to enjoy playing with the help of artificial limbs.
For more information, including 'symptoms' and 'taking action' please visit
http://www.meningitis-trust.org/meningitis-info/signs-and-symptoms/
Thank you for your support,
David, Steve and Steve
Offline donations from
Phil and Dave Lowndes; George Bannister; Gorsia and Staff at Drs Koria and White, Irlam. All the staff at CFS Connect; News International and Talk Talk Communications, Irlam, Irlam Rotary Club, Julie Trenbath, Jim and Jean Parker, Jane King, Jo and Sarah Schofield.
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My charity
Meningitis Trust
Charity Registration No. 803016 in England and Wales SC037790 in Scotland
We provide the widest range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis in the UK. We also raise awareness of the disease and fund research into its long-term impact. Our support is for life and available to anyone affected by the disease.
Donations 184
Well done boys!!!
Donation by Antoinette and Kevin on 28/07/11
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Well done!
Donation by julie sanderson on 14/07/11
£20.00
Anyone who has to spend 10 days in close proximity to Steve has got to be worth sponsoring!
Donation by Andrew Standeven on 04/07/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
well done Steve !!!
Donation by afshan akbar on 29/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Dave, sorry it took me so long! Well done for that little bike ride thing you did.. Sweet! X
Donation by Anna Rutherford on 28/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done guys, what a fantastic achievement!
Donation by Karen Darby on 27/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by The Higginson Family on 21/06/11
£80.00
+ £20.00 Gift Aid
Well done lads. Hope the arses aren't to sore from all that riding.
Donation by Adam Power on 20/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Congratulations on completing an epic journey
Donation by Pete Harrison on 20/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well Done, Excellent Achievement.
Donation by Janet Royle on 20/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Phil Thompson on 20/06/11
£7.50
+ £1.88 Gift Aid
Massive well done!xx
Donation by Anna Howard on 19/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Stunning effort guys !!!! well done <3
Donation by deborah killon on 18/06/11
Well done - are you cycling back now!!!?
Donation by adrian vaughan on 18/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
well done steve and the boys! A great charity! All the pain is worth it! Xx
Donation by sally bullivant on 18/06/11
£3.00
+ £0.75 Gift Aid
Very sweet job yeaaah!!
Donation by Thom Stone on 18/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
What you are doing is great!!
Donation by Vanessa MARTEL on 18/06/11
£20.00
A little donation from the Lynch household. Good luck mate!
Donation by Paul Lynch on 18/06/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Amazing job guys,well done
Donation by Donna Daniel on 17/06/11
£50.00
Enjoy the last lap, hope the sun shines. Auntie Pat
Donation by Patricia Wareing on 17/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Victoria Wint on 16/06/11
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Andy Hill on 16/06/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Fantastic effort guys - hope todays 2 'little' hill climbs go okay...
Donation by Helen Venables on 16/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Climb every mountain, Search high and low, Follow every highway, Every path you know. Or just try and stick to the easiest path. Good on ya!
Donation by Duncan Hughes on 16/06/11
You're all doing fab. Keep going - just a few days to go!
Donation by Paula Shaw on 16/06/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£2,935.50
- Offline donations£1,472.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£4,407.50
- Gift Aid£616.57
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