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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

Keep on trucking! Nearly there! Donation by Pennie & Angus 15/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Respect ,well done guy's. Donation by Malcolm 12/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done boys - I'm so proud of you! Donation by Granny 12/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Paul Mcilreavy 11/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck for remainder of your trip, and for this tremendously worthwhile cause! Donation by Graeme Little 10/08/08  

£25.00

Wheelie well done! Donation by Moni 09/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go on boys!! you're brilliant. Drinks are on me when you reach Edinburgh! Donation by Buffy 07/08/08  

£20.00

Hi guys keep it up your doing great. This is for your Ben Nevis Challenge that I was delighted to hear you completed yesterday. Donation by Caroline 06/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you so much for what you are doing for SAMH Donation by David & Judy Denton 06/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well done boys, keep going Donation by avril 05/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You don't know me but full of admiration for what you are doing. Good luck! Donation by Ann Cumming 04/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We think what you are doing is truly amazing and look forward to seeing you in the North East. Best of luck. Donation by Clare and Aly 02/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

What Jamie's father would call two bob a mile is worth it for a good cause. Donation by Douglas and Midge 01/08/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Wendy, Johnathan, Struan, Archie and ISHBEL 01/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We had Gaelic speaking friends whose dog was called "Sorass" . . . Fitting? Donation by Elliot & Hazel 31/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Hope it goes really well and you don't get too saddle sore! Donation by Charles and Annie 30/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both - hope it's going well. Donation by Kieran Hudson 30/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Respect! Donation by Janie & Granger 30/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Mike and Vicky Callam 29/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope it's going well and you're not too saddle sore! Donation by Pat Hedley 29/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sounds great all round. I wish I could come with you! Donation by Jamie Shaw Stewart 28/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Lovely to see what a handsome young man you are Jamie - Good luck to both and keep us posted. Donation by Laura & Ronnie Steedman 28/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I hope you have padded saddles! Great cause and good luck on your travels. Will be following your pr Donation by Sandie Cox 28/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done so far boys, see you in Edinburgh for well deserved pints! Donation by Gillian 27/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck x x Donation by Claire McArthur 27/07/08  

£5.00

Best of luck to you both! Donation by Gavin and Diana 27/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Chance meeting outside shop in Drummore led to this donation from 2 old cyclists. Hope you are havin Donation by molly mcgavigan 27/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Tour de France next year? Donation by Paul Denholm 25/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Camping over night in Ardrossan definitely deserves some more money! Donation by Ross 25/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Amazing....Good luck Donation by jamesand jane 25/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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