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My story

 

I write to inform you of our return to Edinburgh after completing our 2000 mile cycle, and to thank you for your generous donations to SAMH.

We cycled into the Grassmarket, Edinburgh at 3pm on Friday 29th August to be greeted by friends and family who had gathered to celebrate the end of our challenge, 42 days after we departed Berwick-upon-Tweed. Since then we have cycled the length and breadth of the country, taking in the outermost points of the mainland, making progress only on the saddle, aside from a few ferry crossings on the West coast.

Chris and I both found the cycle incredibly challenging, both physically and mentally. While we had prepared ourselves for the prospect of traditional Scottish weather and the unforgiving terrain, neither of us knew quite how hard it could get. We had some very demanding days, cycling up to 100 miles, climbing steep and long hills, and facing unrelenting head winds. However, perhaps the most difficult part of the trip was the camping! We camped the majority of nights we were away and were rarely stopped anywhere for more then a single night. This made it tough to get dry and organise for the next day.

Nevertheless, the rewarding moments far outweighed the negative ones, and it truly was an incredible experience. We both saw parts of Scotland we had never seen before, met generous and interesting people, and can now look back on what we’ve achieved with pride and great memories. In addition to this, the generosity of people like you was a great inspiration to us, and we are so pleased with the money raised.

Please keep donating as we aim to raise £5,000 to pay for a free-phone information line. This line already exists and is an essential service for providing information to those troubled by mental health issues, but is not currently free to call. £5,000 would pay for a free-phone line and a trained operator for 2 months. However our ultimate goal is to raise £38,000 to pay for a full years service so please continue to sponsor us above and beyond the £5,000 target.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Scottish Association for Mental Health will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor us now!

Cheers for your support and keep donating!

Chris and Jamie

Well done, what a fantastic achievement. Donation by Guy & Rosi Watt 05/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations boys! Excellent achievement. Donation by Marjory & David McCardel 08/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done. Donation by carole anderson 03/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Top work boys...big love Donation by Jimmy Mathias 02/10/08  

£10.00

Well Done, brilliant effort. Hope both of you have recovered Donation by Jill & Rob 25/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Jamie and Chris Donation by Iain Hermiston 05/09/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Great achievement Donation by Margie's friends 05/09/08  

£34.00 + £9.59 Gift Aid

Well done mate! Donation by Matt Ramsden 01/09/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by charles michael arber lugton 01/09/08  

£20.00

Chris, when we saw parents last Thursday you were almost. Assumed you made it - fantastic! Donation by The Milsteds of Marlow Bottom 01/09/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Champagne at the ready! Donation by The Juliets 31/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Am surprised you have made it this far alive. Well done boys. See you tomo xxx Donation by Katherine 28/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort -we think you are brilliant Donation by Margie and Tom 27/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

See you on Friday Donation by Plockton&Duirinish 27/08/08  

£227.54

Glad to know that you are nearing home. very well done! Donation by Edward and Elizabeth Pickard 27/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Noun Gawpus (plural gawpuss) : extraordinary cyclist (often found in the Amazon) Donation by Whisky Bob 26/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You should have cycled to egypt, at least then you'd have got some sun! Well done so far, very impressed. Enjoy Donation by Alistair 26/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great effort, lads - you're almost there! Donation by Gail Patrick 25/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

well done! you're efforts will ensure that the line will be available for those who need help and information can access it by a simple call to SAMH. Donation by Anne Mathie 25/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Friends of Clare's from Aberdeen. Great effort! Donation by Mark & Mo 24/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done both of you. I'm really impressed. Donation by Gina Capron 24/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

your on the last leg! Well done!! Donation by charles&leslie 23/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I get saddle sre after 2 miles ! Well done Donation by James Moncrieff 22/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done guys. Thanks for your efforts. Donation by Margaret Mitchell 22/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, great way to see Scotland and help a good cause! Donation by Larry & Irene 21/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Not not long to go now! Well done! Donation by Carol & Dougie 20/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm really liking the summer look in the picture Jamie - weather must be great!!chris are you standing in a hole??good luck though guys! Donation by Charlie Duke 19/08/08  

£10.00

What an achievement! Well done! Donation by Carol and David 19/08/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Sorry its taken me so long, Well done so far, good luck with the rest. Donation by Emily Gull 18/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done - keep going!!! Ben Nevis - awesome. I'm sure there'll be a dram or few along the way! Donation by Sally the caterer 17/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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