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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.

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. Donation by Will Colley of Justgiving.com 06/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

So very sorry to read this sad news. Donation by peter sanderson 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry to hear this sad news Donation by Max Victory 06/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

So very sad, condolences to Celeste and family. Donation by Karl, Lisa and Joan 06/10/08  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

One of the six inspired to follow in his footsteps last year. Very Sad. Donation by Andy 06/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sympathy to Grahams family Donation by Dan B 06/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Read of Graham's selfless efforts and his tragic death on BBC teletext.. This is in your memory Graham. Condolences to your family. Donation by Pat & Geoff Abbott 06/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sympathy to Graham's family and colleagues at Cotswold Lifts Donation by Paul Coulson 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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. Donation by Iain Aiken 06/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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. Donation by ricky and zena 06/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

with deepest condolences Donation by Justgiving team 06/10/08  

£100.00

Donation by Jeremy Jacobs 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very very sad Donation by Paul vdB 06/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with his family and friends. What a great man. Donation by Tanya Todd 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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. Donation by Elaine 06/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My thoughts and prayers are with his family Donation by Eileen R 06/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Trevor & Julie Hale 06/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

With deepest sympathies. Donation by Andy Earl 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I didn't know Graham but having completed LEJOG myself I understand the effort he put into this and I'd like to make a contribution. My condolences. Donation by Mick Philpotts 06/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Truly a good man who will be missed. Sympathies to the Lee's family. Donation by Pat Ahern 06/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A genuinely nice guy. A very sad loss. Condolences to the Lees family. Donation by Giulio Gambardella 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Mike Thompson 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Oliver Tomlin 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by nick d 06/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Donation by Nick Hull 06/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Condolences to the Lees family Donation by Mo Chahal 06/10/08  

£50.00

I did end to end on a bike for WNAA 2 years ago, just so sorry for Graham and family. Donation by Robert Shaw 05/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

With our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with Celeste, Alex and Ellie. God bless. Donation by Sally & Kevin Haresign 05/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A truly great man and ambassador to us all,will be sadly missed,our thoughts are with Celeste,Ellie and Alex always - God bless. Donation by Ron & Marie 05/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

An amazing man, supported by an amazing family, an inspiration to us all, a tragic loss. Donation by Steve & Sue Piekos 05/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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