Celeste Lees is fundraising for Warwickshire And Northamptonshire Air Ambulance

Graham's 2008 JOGLE

JOGLE

on 27/06/2008

9 December 1959 - 2 October 2008

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Graham

Raising money for

Warwickshire And Northamptonshire Air Ambulance

Charity Registration No. 1098874

Provides an air ambulance service to the communities of Warwickshire & Northamptonshire, covering a population in excess of 2 million plus a transient population of over 1 million motorists who use the busy motorway network in our area everyday. It costs £1.4 million per year to operate the service and is supported entirely by voluntary donations.

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Celeste Lees

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Raised: 166%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £16,563.21

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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.

	Our sincere condolences to Celeste, Ellie and Alex Donation by Melvyn,Hazel,jack and James 29/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dean Hanson 29/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I never met Graham but my sincerest sympathy goes to Celeste. Donation by Jean Bottrill 28/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	ALL THE GOOD ONE'S GO FIRST. Donation by MICK SHEPARD 28/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Simply from a fellow cyclist Donation by Mike Barnes 28/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Claire Ray 28/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Dr Crombie and all the team. GOOD LUCK! A fantastic effort in such tragic circumstances. My heart goes out to the family x Donation by Tracie Crombie 28/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done guys, good luck. Donation by Simon 28/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Max & Mireille Spurgeon 28/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	From a fellow cyclist (CTC member) friend of a friend. Donation by chris worthy 27/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Our thoughts are with Celeste, Ellie and Alex at this tragic time. Donation by Pat and Mike 27/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY Donation by HELEN AND JOHN 26/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Mark, a truely thoughtful act. Donation by Ady Fearn 24/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	My respects to Graham's family. A great act Mark, I know how you must feel - take care buddy. Cheers. Donation by Nicolas Davey-Spence 24/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	An inspiring act Mark, well done Donation by Mike Flannery 24/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done mate Donation by Stuart Jack 23/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Mark for honouring Graham's memory Donation by Chris Davey 23/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I was sorry to hear this very sad news Donation by leigh whybrow 23/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	no message Donation by Dave Scrivener 23/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You will be remembered by your friends in the lift industry. Donation by Elevation Magazine 22/10/08	£100.00
	I have never met Graham, nor you Mark. I am humbled by this selfless act of human kindness and my thought are with Graham's family. Good luck Mark! Donation by Gemma Gadd 22/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	A GREAT GUY WILL MISS OUR CHATS Donation by COLIN C&C TYRES WITNEY 22/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Such tragic circumstances. Donation by Jo Ellis 22/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Such a tragedy, our thoughts are with Celeste and his family Donation by Andy & Mandy K 21/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	How incredibly sad, but how very brilliant that he can still make such an impact even after he is gone. I would have proud to have known him. Donation by Julie Stribling 21/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Such a sad story, my deepest sympathy to the family. You can be very proud! Donation by Jamie Willis 20/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	In memory of Graham, and support of Mark who will complete the journey in Graham's memory. Donation by Clare Shepherd 20/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	My deepest condolences to Celeste, Ellie and Alex at this very sad time. Donation by Ina Cole 20/10/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	An absolute tragedy. Donation by Neil Holden 20/10/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Now flying with the angels and no doubt wearing your halo at a jaunty angle. Donation by Jenny & Paul 19/10/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£13,215.00
Offline donations:	£3,348.21
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£2,696.41

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