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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
Hope your bike has a soft seat, Steve, happy cycling, E x
Donation by Elizabeth Masud on 05/04/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck
Donation by lisa hudson on 05/04/11
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Good luck to all of you - does starting at Land's End mean you will be cycling uphill all the way??
Donation by Christine Spencer on 05/04/11
Good luck and I hope good weather
Donation by neil southworth on 04/04/11
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Shameless beggin in a good cause Steve. Good luck to you all.
Donation by Sarah Mullen on 04/04/11
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
David, congratulations, a cause well worth getting saddle sore for
Donation by Steven Ricketts on 04/04/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
wishing you all the best of luck - is there another record that needs breaking?
Donation by Jacqueline Corbett on 04/04/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
"When the going gets tough, the tough get on their bikes" - good luck Nannie & Grandad xxx
Donation by Alan Ratcliffe on 04/04/11
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Shape is more imprtant than rigidity when it comes to your backside
Donation by Andy Gibson on 04/04/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
A fantastic effort for a great cause. Well done!
Donation by Mark Murphy on 04/04/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
best of luck gents!
Donation by Dewi Bellis on 04/04/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
I already feel tired thinking of your endevour, good luck and may the force be with you.
Donation by Carl Barwick on 04/04/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
a worthy cause, dont forget the vaseline
Donation by Anthony O'Brien on 04/04/11
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Good luck on your trip chaps, Ig you already know the benefits of vaseline but be sure to apply liberally to reduce chaffage. Badger & Brownie
Donation by Paul Pilling on 04/04/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck Steve I hope you hit your target
Donation by Phil O'Shiel on 01/04/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck Steve and team
Donation by mark mcnichol on 01/04/11
£5.50
+ £1.55 Gift Aid
Good luck guys
Donation by Lee Marjoram on 01/04/11
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Good luck Steve!
Donation by linda byn on 01/04/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck Steve!
Donation by Adam Davis on 01/04/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck Steve (and team). Sounds like it will be a great adventure.
Donation by Stuart Coe on 31/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck!!
Donation by Nigel Freeman on 31/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good Luck Steve - hope you've got a comfy saddle!
Donation by Karen Newby on 31/03/11
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Good Luck Steve and the gang
Donation by Colette Moss on 31/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck lads, keep your helmets polished and your chains well oiled.
Donation by Ben McNamara on 31/03/11
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
If it's a race Ig will win. He's more aerodynamic. Good luck!
Donation by Ben Cartridge on 31/03/11
£20.00
+ £5.64 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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