Graham's 2008 JOGLE
Page creator: Graham Lees, deceased
Event: JOGLE
Event Date: 27th Jun 2008
Team Members: Graham
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9 December 1959 - 2 October 2008
About our charity : Warwickshire And Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Warwickshire And Northamptonshire Air Ambulance
It provides an air ambulance service to the communities of Coventry, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire and to over 1 million motorists who use the busy network of roads in these areas everyday. It costs £1.4 million per year to operate the service and is supported entirely by voluntary donations.
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Fundraising target:  £10,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 10,845.00
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Graham Lees, Managing Director of Cotswold Lifts died on the final days of his John O’ Groats to Lands End charity cycle ride to raise funds for the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.  

 With many years experience in the lift industry and with a First degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters degree in Lift Engineering he will be sorely missed by family, friends and colleagues. Not least for his irreverent sense of humour.

 His interests were many – including flying, motor biking and raising money for charity – he was very proud to have raised £10,000 in 2006 For Breast Cancer Care a cause very close to home.  He leaves a widow and two teenage children.

In 2006 Graham did the trip from Lands End to John O'Groats, Solo, for Breast Cancer Care (www.justgiving.com/grahamlees) this page is now closed - see current page below.  The total raised was close to £10,000.  It was a worthwile and life changing experience for him, as well as a lot of help for an organisation that was very supportive to someone very close to his heart - his wife Celeste.  The final story on this trip is available as a PDF, www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~kroberts/barford/pdf/graham_lees.pdf

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor : Warwickshire And Northamptonshire Air Ambulance 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 do still sponsor Graham - www.justgiving.com/2008jogle

Many thanks for your support.
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Andy Murrell 10/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I completed LEJOG in September, I was shocked to hear this news, its every end to enders secret fear.  
Michael Harding 10/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Completed LEJOG 3 weeks ago. So sorry to hear this news 
The staff at Dawson E&E Parts (Europe) L 10/10/2008 £100.00 n/a Sincere condolences from Martyn Mullin and all the staff at Dawson 
G & S Green 10/10/2008 £25.00 n/a  
Terry Paxton 10/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Deepest sympathies to Graham's family & friends. I cycled LEJOG last month, & work in Banbury so this feels so close to home. Cyclists take care!! 
bam member 10/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 No justice in this world 
Mary & Glyn Clewley 10/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Sincere condolences 
Sue W 10/10/2008 £5.00 £1.41  
Su Paxton 10/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 My husband Terry completed LEJOG in September 2008, and I was backup. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.xx 
Helen Ward & Dan Baldry 10/10/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Our thoughts are with family & friends - what an inspirational man 
Graham M 10/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 From a fellow 2008 “JOG 2 LE” cyclist working in Banbury, this is all very real and my thoughts are with family and friends. 
Harry & Wendy 10/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Air Ambulances last longer than flowers 
Catherine Paul Matt and Sam 10/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 All our thoughts are with you 
Vic H. 10/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 My thoughts are with family, friends and colleagues. God bless. 
Gavin 10/10/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Rest in peace, you're an inspiration to us all 
Carol and Geoff Mackay 09/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Such a tragedy, our thoughts are with you Celeste, Ellie and Alex 
Robert Khoury MD and Staff at Wittur Limited 09/10/2008 £200.00 n/a We send our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time 
Marquee Mark 09/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 What a selfless guy. Tragic 
anon 09/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Mags Hill 09/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 So sorry Graham that this terrible accident happened in Somerset. My thoughts are with your family xx 
Kate Hamilton 09/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 You will be missed by all that knew you. My thoughts go to Celeste and family 
Stephen Ridyard 09/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 RIP Graham 
Spencer Gardner Dickins 09/10/2008 £100.00 n/a A great tragedy and we hope our donation will help others in the future 
David G 09/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 A pleasure to have known and dealt with.To Celeste and Family: "The sorrow slowly will fade but the love and memories will last forever."  
Vicky Corner 09/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 My thoughts are with Graham's friends and family. I hope this donation goes some way to creating something good out of such a terrible tragedy. 
Paul, Lou and Evelyn 09/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Graham always made me laugh with the tales of his adventures. Our thoughts are with Celeste, Ellie and Alex. 
Sheila & Dave Arthur 09/10/2008 £25.00 £7.05 For a very kind man 
Sue Fletcher 09/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Well done Graham 
Gil Williams 09/10/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Deepest condolences to Celeste and her family 
Claire & Brent 09/10/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Celeste, This is just so sad - we are both thinking of you and your family... 
Dave B 09/10/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Deeply shocked - in our thoughts & prayers 
Sault family 09/10/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Our deepest sympathies to Celeste, Ellie and Alex. 
Ian Heffernan Otis Ltd 09/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 My deepest sympathy to Celeste & family 
Jon and Nicky 09/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Such a sad loss. Our thoughts are with Celeste, Ellie and Alex. We will always remember the warm welcome we received at the fabulous house parties !! 
Average Briton 08/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Such a pity. Friends and family must be very proud of this good man. 
Tony & Sue Cretella 08/10/2008 £100.00 £28.21 One of lifes certaintities took you much too soon! Our thoughts are with Celeste, Ellie and Alex.  
Skilbeck/Marshall Family, Durham 08/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Our deepest sympathy to Celeste, Elenor and Alex, The comments are a testament to Grahams devotion to raising funds to benefit others 
Dawn & Richard - Barford 08/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 We never knew Graham but so very sorry to hear this awful news. God Bless. 
Neera shukla 08/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Deepest condolences to Graham's family and all at Cotswold Lifts. God Bless 
judith and david spoor 08/10/2008 £30.00 £8.46 An inspiration to everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. 
Rod Perry 08/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Condolences from a fellow charity cyclist.  
Christine Denison 08/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 So very sad. My deepest sympathy to Graham's family and colleagues at Cotswolds Lifts 
Louise & Graham 08/10/2008 £30.00 £8.46 With Sadness, but lets reach the 10K 
Capricorn Controls 08/10/2008 £100.00 n/a Condolances to his family and friends from all at Capricorn 
Steve & Marilyn 08/10/2008 £111.00 £31.31 We miss you mate 
Oxford Citizens Housing Association 08/10/2008 £100.00 n/a Our deepest condolences to Graham's family from his friends and colleagues at OCHA.  
John W 07/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 My thoughts and prayers are with those left behind. Try to think of the happy memories when you feel sad.  
Chris Palmer 07/10/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Cycled LEJoG this summer, aged 48... 
Velochick 07/10/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Condolances to the family. I was hoping to cycle LEJOG too one day. I lost my dad young too so hope the kids get the help they need too.  
go waste uk ltd birmingham 07/10/2008 £50.00 n/a top bloke sad news pride of britain mate 
simon crowther 07/10/2008 £5.00 £1.41  
KB 07/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
Stephen Rumble 07/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Fellow cyclist in Reading. Very upset to see such sad news. Deepest sympathy to family and friends and good luck to all completing the ride.  
Hilkka and Matti 07/10/2008 £100.00 n/a We are thinking of you Celeste, Eleonor and Alex. 
Rachel & Martin Hudson 07/10/2008 £20.00 n/a Cant believe he has gone. Deepest condolences 
PerfectNetworker member 07/10/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Words can't express the sorrow you must be feeling. But you can be proud of of what Graham achieved. 
The Stewart Family from Bath 07/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 From fellow cyclists and JOGLEs, we send our deepest condolences 
Alina Kar 07/10/2008 £25.00 n/a I extend my deepest condolences to the family who has just lost a noble soul.May he survive through the work he has left unfinished. 
viv 07/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 condolences 
Ian & Laura Wild 07/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Condolences 
Sue Fletcher 07/10/2008 £100.00 £28.21 You will never be forgotten. 
Katy Shotton 07/10/2008 £50.00 n/a My deepest sympathies to Graham's family and friends from Kevin's sister in the US. 
Stephen B 06/10/2008 £15.00 £4.23 My sympathies to Grahams family & friends 
Clarkey clan 06/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to Celeste, Ellie and Alex. We will always remember your great humour and welcome in your home. God Bless Graham.  
Keith Roberts 06/10/2008 £100.00 £28.21 By coincidence, I have my own reason to thank the air ambulance for rapid response on Sunday when I was taken ill in Barford, Graham’s own village. 
Chris Littler & Serena Buckley 06/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Only met Graham once he sponcered us on our all the way round trip earlyer this year . Very sad news  
Derek Monckton 06/10/2008 £25.00 £7.05 My deepest sympathy to Graham's family. I enjoyed working with him - helping was never too much for Graham. 
Jo W 06/10/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Thinking of the family. 
Michèle & David Batty 06/10/2008 £30.00 £8.46 With deepest sympathies to Céleste, Ellie & Alex. Our thoughts are with you at this time, with love x 
stewart wright, Alimak USA 06/10/2008 £50.00 n/a Our thoughts are with Graham's family & friends at this sad time  
Fellow end-to-end cyclist (BBC website reader) 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Tragic news. My deepest sympathies to Graham's family- I'm sure you are enormously proud of his legacy. 
Ian Tomlin 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 best wishes 
Jean Underwood 06/10/2008 £15.00 £4.23 With deepest sympathy for Graham's family. We will miss him 
Anonymous 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 So sorry to hear of this tragic news, from all accounts you were a most remarkable person. God Bless You, Graham Lees. 
Jon Carrera 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 My Condolences to the Lees family, 
Darren Evans 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I spoke with Graham 3 weeks ago. The news (today) has been a shock. Best Wishes to his family and close friends. Graham leaves a wonderful legacy 
BBC website reader 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Tim Howe 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 After reading this tragic event on the BBC website, I had to do something especially after doing LEJOG myself this year 
International Forwarding 06/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Sympathy to Graham`s Family & colleagues at Cotswold Lifts from all at International Forwarding - Coleshill 
SME Invoice Finance Ltd 06/10/2008 £100.00 n/a Condolences to the Lees family 
Andrew Walker 06/10/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Didn't know Graham, but saw this on BBC News website. As a LEJOG veteran, I was particularly shocked. My thoughts are with you at this time. 
Michelle Hall 06/10/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Such tragic news, my deepest sympathy to Graham's family. I'll remember Graham's humourous reports of his adventures & the time he took me flying. 
Sarah & Dave Ainsworth 06/10/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Condolences to Graham's family. Sad news of an old friend from university. 
Will Colley of Justgiving.com 06/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Someone on our team promised to donate £20 to charity on my behalf - I wanted it to come to you. Sorry to hear the news.  
peter sanderson 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 So very sorry to read this sad news. 
Max Victory 06/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Sorry to hear this sad news 
Karl, Lisa and Joan 06/10/2008 £80.00 £22.56 So very sad, condolences to Celeste and family. 
Andy 06/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 One of the six inspired to follow in his footsteps last year. Very Sad. 
Dan B 06/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Sympathy to Grahams family 
Pat & Geoff Abbott 06/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Read of Graham's selfless efforts and his tragic death on BBC teletext.. This is in your memory Graham. Condolences to your family. 
Paul Coulson 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Sympathy to Graham's family and colleagues at Cotswold Lifts 
Iain Aiken 06/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Graham's blog and advice inspired 6 of us to get on our bikes and raise money last year. An inspirational man, never to be forgotten. 
ricky and zena 06/10/2008 £100.00 £28.21 It was a privilege to have known you if only for a short time. Our thoughts are with the family at this very sad and difficult time. 
Justgiving team 06/10/2008 £100.00 n/a with deepest condolences 
Jeremy Jacobs 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Paul vdB 06/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Very very sad 
Tanya Todd 06/10/2008 £10.00 £2.82 My thoughts are with his family and friends. What a great man. 
Elaine 06/10/2008 £20.00 £5.64 I don't know Mr Lees or his family, but to lose your life raising money for others seems so tragic. I hope you reach his target. Deepest sympathies. 
Eileen R 06/10/2008 £25.00 £7.05 My thoughts and prayers are with his family 
Trevor & Julie Hale 06/10/2008 £100.00 £28.21  
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