My story

I've taken up torturing myself with an instrument known as a bicycle in the name of 'Addaction', a charity which works with the friends and families of active drug addicts and alcoholics.


First, I did the London to Brighton cycle ride, which involved a lot of pain and suffering through the night, when I should have been tucked up in bed. I reached Brighton in 4 hours, 47 minutes and 12 seconds, having cycled 102km and climbed 2000 feet. It felt like running a marathon, but with no training.

I then did the Chilterns Gran Fondo, which is 100km with about 6000 feet climbing.

The Dunwich Dynamo 200km, through the night ride took me 8 hours, 48
minutes.

3rd August has a 200km London to Brighton AND BACK through the night event (unsupported), it should take me about 9-10 hours. There are considerable climbs. This will likely be the toughest ride of the year. So much so, I'm doing it again on the 28th September!

Before then is the 100km 'Do it for charity' London to Brighton ride - obviously I'm a glutton for punishment! That event is on the 22nd September and should serve as a nice training ride for the two way trip on the 28th.

Now that I've shared my diabolical plans with you, I'd like to beg, cajole and harass you all for money to at least make this agony (partially) worthwhile.
I've already raised over £100, and anything you could do to help me reach my £500 goal would be amazing.
That £500 could provide a safe space for the family of an abusive addict or alcoholic. It could provide counselling for the children of alcoholics - so that they aren't doomed to follow in their parents footsteps.

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Addaction

Addaction

Charity Registration No. 1001957

Addaction rebuilds lives affected by drink and drugs. We provide specialist support to help people break free from their dependencies, including initiatives for young people and parents, helping them build a brighter future for themselves as well as their families and surrounding community.

Donations 11

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Keep going.

Donation by james middleton on 10/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Impressive! Felt exhausted just reading about your cycling feats. Good luck, Jack! Ann. x

Donation by Ann Twiselton on 15/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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When you said "bike" - surely you meant "motorbike"? How I miss the crazyness of youth... Go for it Jack! I wish you the very best of luck.

Donation by Mark Twiselton on 15/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Hope this helps.

Donation by David Paul Morgan on 14/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Jack, SO proud of you! Will be following your progress xx

Donation by Damian Ronksley on 14/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done for everything you're doing and good luck on getting the money. Sorry it's not much but I wanted to try and give something!

Donation by Avery Delany on 14/06/12

£10.00

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Good luck!

Donation by Sam Phripp on 13/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Jack. Keep up the good work. Very proud of you. xxx

Donation by Hollie Brock on 06/06/12

Donation by Brian Haughian on 31/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 31/05/12

£2.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 30/05/12

£2.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$250.40
  • Offline donations$15.18
  • Text donations$6.07
  • Total raised$271.64
  • Gift Aid$58.81

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