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LATEST UPDATE - 19th November 2008

On Friday 14th November, Mark, James and Ian left Taunton on their bikes. On Sunday 16th, the crew of WNAA and Rob also left from the place where Graham died in Taunton, to finish the remainder of his cycle ride. Howling wind, driving rain and broken bikes & vehicles could not prevent them completing his challenge as they cycled down that last long hill into Land's End on Tuesday.  Graham would be very proud to know he touched so many people's lives and that his fund-raising efforts would continue in his name - to help those who need the assistance of the Air Ambulance.

So please do still sponsor Graham and follow future fundraising events in his memory on www.justgiving.com/2008jogle 

Very many thanks for your continuing support.

October 2008

The crew from WNAA have been given the family's blessing after expressing a wish to complete Graham's challenge as a tribute to him. A team of 12 will leave their Base on Sunday 16th November and plan to arrive in Land's End on Tuesday morning. This will include Doctors and paramedics from the team and Rob Kittler, a friend of Graham. The crew would welcome additional donations (to  www.justgiving.com/2008jogle) to help keep this vital life-saving service flying.  www.wnaa.co.uk 

STOP PRESS 

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.

It's nearly "that time" and I haven't forgotten. A true legend. Lots of love. xxx Donation by Ali Bonner-Evans 04/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

The Cogfather - remembered. Donation by Rob Kittler 02/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Just a small sum we raised when we went to The Priory Theatre - every little helps Donation by Ade & his Green Lane Luvvies 05/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry for your loss Donation by Anne & Gary Rootham 04/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Alan & Margaret Green 17/12/08  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Graham will be sadly missed by all those that ever met him - on behalf on Barford Scouts & Guides.. Donation by Paul Johnstone 13/12/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done everybody ! Donation by john freeman 07/12/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A worthy cause and fitting tribute to Graham. Donation by Mike & Jean Collins 04/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We are all so sorry for your loss. Donation by Baker Family 29/11/08  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

Sincere condolences to the family - I read of this 4 weeks after my E2E and was shocked. Donation by Shaun Robson 28/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by alex blackwell 25/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done everybody on completing this challenge. Donation by Dominic Low 24/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

very sad news for someone who gave so much! Donation by Training Centre Direct 24/11/08  

£10.00

Well done everyone for completing Graham's challenge, I know at times it was difficult but you kept going and we are all so proud of you. WELL DONE Donation by The Skilbeck Family 22/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All for an excellent cause Donation by Bob Trahern 19/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

a final goodbye Donation by Neil Heppel 3gComms 17/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Jon White 17/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

With deepest sympathy and respect for Graham Donation by Argos Transport Dept - Bridgwater 14/11/08  

£105.00 + £29.62 Gift Aid

Donation by Wendy 13/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Graham inspired me to LEJOG in May08 & I want to thank him Donation by Nigel Armstrong 13/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a tradegy. Good luck with cycle. Well done for completing the challenge Donation by Fiona & Jerry 09/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Deepest sympathy to his family. He was a great bloke and I enjoyed working for him. Donation by Peter Murphy 05/11/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Deepest sympathy for the family and for a man so selfless to give so much. Donation by Ian Lewis 05/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by louise wirth 04/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Deepest sympathy to all who knew him. Donation by Daniel Reeve 03/11/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with his family but what a guy! Donation by Mary A 03/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We never knew Graham, but our thoughts and prayers are with all his family Donation by John and Di 02/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Our thoughts are with Celeste, Ellie & Alex. Good luck to all in completing Graham's challenge. Donation by Otis HR Team 31/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Deepest sympathy to the family, keep up the great work WNAA x Donation by Anne, John, Bethan and Laura Dalby 31/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Franziska Empl 31/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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