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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.

A great man will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with Celeste, Alex and Ellie at this difficult time. God bless... Donation by Ali Bonner-Evans 05/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great friend and colleague, many years together, will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Celeste, Ellie and Alex always - Good night God bless Donation by Dave & Sue Yates 05/10/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Donation by Adam Burtt-Jones 05/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Condolences to the lees family. Donation by Leigh Arculus 05/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

sincere sympathies to Mr Lees' family Donation by Hong 05/10/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

With sincere condolences to the family ...sad news about someone I worked with at H&C 20 years ago. Donation by Malcolm Davidson 05/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hoping all the kind thoughts from people like me will be of some comfort to his family. From a fellow long distance fundraiser. Donation by Ron Bridle 05/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Some good needs to come from this tragedy - a very worthy cause Donation by Mike K 05/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Read the story. Sincere condolences to the family from a cyclist. Donation by John WELLS 05/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So sorry that this wonderful effort ended like this. Donation by M. Tranter 05/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by geoff 05/10/08  

£20.00

So sad to hear about the tragic loss of such a compassionate cyclist. Hoping Graham's family and friends can find peace in his memory. Donation by Helen D 05/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

God bless Donation by Dave Cooper 05/10/08  

£25.00

read the story on linked interims Donation by Simon Clark 05/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Saw this terrible story on the BBC news website. Condolences to the family. Donation by Clive and Raynah Thomas 04/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Bob J W 04/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Graham inspired me to do the ride in June/July of this year with him. I will think of him everytime I get on my bike! Condolences to Celete and kids Donation by Colin Igoea 04/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Deepest sympathy Donation by T.Sabin 04/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Did this last year, thought that was a terrible bit of road. So sorry Donation by Paul 04/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This is so sad, a man who has done so much for others to be taken in this way, our thoughts are with you Donation by John 04/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Heather Hopkins 04/10/08  

£20.00

Donation by Dom Patterson 04/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Rachel 04/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Steve S 04/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I've just read the BBC news website article, and wanted to contribute something. My thoughts are with you. Donation by Jane M 04/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So sad, sincere condolences to the family. Donation by Mark Johnson 04/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Our Thoughts with your family at this sad time, such a sad loss, your wit and friendship will be truly missed. Donation by Yan & Mandy 04/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

No words cover it. Donation by Fiona and Tim 04/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sad to see the end of a fellow cyclist. Rest in peace. Donation by Chris 04/10/08  

£5.00

My father, Brian Atkins, cycled LE to JOG some years ago, so we appreciate what it takes and means. We didn't know you, but applaud you! Be proud! Donation by Jayne Dowling & Alex Hughes 04/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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