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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 sincerest sympathies to you Celeste and your family. Donation by Jon & Ann 18/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very very sad but we fondly remember Graham's wicked sense of humour Donation by Chris Rachel Rebekah Lucy and Emily 17/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I didn't know Graham, but listening to my Dad (Tony C) speak of him, I know he will be greatly missed by many people. Donation by Lisa Steward & Family 17/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My late husband John worked for Graham for many years, would have been deepley saddened at the loss of such a good man. Donation by Chris Alexander 17/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I pray that family and friends can somehow know some peace, and glimpse some hope, in this the hardest of times. Donation by Iain Searle 17/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

From tradgedy comes the realisation of just how much Graham did for others. Celeste, Ellie & Alex, be ever so proud of him and his achievements. Donation by Denis Hale 16/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The tragic death of this guy has haunted me for days now...and although i did not know Graham, my sympathies go to his family & friends... Donation by Shaun 15/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Inspirational Donation by Peter Boswell 15/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Much saddened by this tragic loss. Donation by Tony Manning 14/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My deepest sympathies go to Grahams family, He was a pleasure to work for and along side at the spinnaker tower. He will be missed R.I.P Graham. xx Donation by Dave Fisher 14/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thinking of Graham's family at this sad time. Donation by Phil Woakes 14/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Graham is an inspiration to us all. Donation by Chris & Joyce Duffield 14/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My sympathies to Graham's family. I enjoyed working with him over the past years. Donation by Henry Allen. ( Arqiva ) 14/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Very sorry to hear this sad news Donation by roland & alicia walton 14/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

It is true that love never ends and Graham will be resting and watching over you all! xxxxxx Donation by Keri,Mark,James,Rosie,Elliot and Douglas 14/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Thinking of you all Donation by Mary and Sandy Peirson 13/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Didn't know Graham, sounded like a great bloke and an inspiration to all of us. Donation by Al Thomas 13/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So sad. Our thoughts are with you Celeste,Ellie & Alex. Donation by Randle Family 13/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very sad to hear of this Donation by Grumbler 13/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry not to have been able to join you all today but our thoughts are with you all both close family and the wider family of Cotswold Lifts. Donation by Peerless Properties 13/10/08  

£30.00

You will not be forgotten. Our thoughts are with your family - Paul Ollies and all at Lifteknic. Donation by Lifteknic Ltd 13/10/08  

£500.00

Our sincerest condolences to his family and friends at this tragic time Donation by Universal Telecom Ltd 13/10/08  

£50.00

My heart goes out to you and my thoughts are with you Céleste, Ellie and Alex. God bless. Donation by A-M 13/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Such a tragedy. Thinking of you Celeste, Ellie and Alex, every day. Donation by Ingrid and Ian Oliver 13/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Tragic loss, RIP Graham Donation by Clive D 13/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Absolutely tragic. Sincere condolences to Celeste and family Donation by Nick and Pam G 13/10/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Every penny is a tribute to his commitment and every friend a testimony to his life. Céleste, Ellie and Alex, you can justifiably be so proud. Donation by John L. Evans 13/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Derek Nevell 12/10/08  

£90.00 + £25.38 Gift Aid

Celeste, Elle and Alex - our thoughts are with you. Donation by Anne & Ian 12/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Sincere condolences to Celeste and family Donation by Paul and Rachel 12/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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