Graham's 2008 JOGLE
Event: JOGLE between 02/03/2008 and 27/06/2008
Team Members: Graham
£16,569.47 raised of £10,000.00 target
345 donations
My Target:
£10,000.00
£16,569.47 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/2008jogle
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Celeste Lees's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text AEDB83 £10
to 70070
My story
LATEST UPDATE - June 2011
Since our last update we've continued to raise money for WNAA with collection tubs at the airfield and in the Joseph Arch pub. Now eBay sales are generating some additional donations too. Very many thanks for your donations.
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.
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My charity
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.
Donations 345
After reading this tragic event on the BBC website, I had to do something especially after doing LEJOG myself this year
Donation by Tim Howe on 06/10/08
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Sympathy to Graham`s Family & colleagues at Cotswold Lifts from all at International Forwarding - Coleshill
Donation by International Forwarding on 06/10/08
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Condolences to the Lees family
Donation by SME Invoice Finance Ltd on 06/10/08
£100.00
Didn't know Graham, but saw this on BBC News website. As a LEJOG veteran, I was particularly shocked. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Donation by Andrew Walker on 06/10/08
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Such tragic news, my deepest sympathy to Graham's family. I'll remember Graham's humourous reports of his adventures & the time he took me flying.
Donation by Michelle Hall on 06/10/08
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Condolences to Graham's family. Sad news of an old friend from university.
Donation by Sarah & Dave Ainsworth on 06/10/08
£100.00
+ £28.21 Gift Aid
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 on 06/10/08
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
So very sorry to read this sad news.
Donation by peter sanderson on 06/10/08
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Sorry to hear this sad news
Donation by Max Victory on 06/10/08
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
So very sad, condolences to Celeste and family.
Donation by Karl, Lisa and Joan on 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 on 06/10/08
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Sympathy to Grahams family
Donation by Dan B on 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 on 06/10/08
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Sympathy to Graham's family and colleagues at Cotswold Lifts
Donation by Paul Coulson on 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 on 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 on 06/10/08
£100.00
+ £28.21 Gift Aid
with deepest condolences
Donation by Justgiving team on 06/10/08
£100.00
Donation by Jeremy Jacobs on 06/10/08
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Very very sad
Donation by Paul vdB on 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 on 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 on 06/10/08
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
My thoughts and prayers are with his family
Donation by Eileen R on 06/10/08
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Donation by Trevor & Julie Hale on 06/10/08
£100.00
+ £28.21 Gift Aid
With deepest sympathies.
Donation by Andy Earl on 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 on 06/10/08
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£13,235.00
- Offline donations£3,334.47
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£16,569.47
- Gift Aid£2,696.41
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