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<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I've decided to do something for charidee....all support is greatly appreciated. Here's what I'm up to ;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Challenge</span></strong></p>
<p>On 16th July 2011, my friend Dan, his sister Liz and myself will be embarking on the not too insignificent challenge - an unsupported cycle ride the length of the country from the southernmost tip at <strong>Lands End</strong> to the northernmost point at <strong>John O Groats</strong>. </p>
<p>We are aiming to complete this arduous journey in under a fortnight, covering an average of 80 miles a day, with no rest days. That's well over 1000 miles in total - apparently be done in 864 miles and the record time is 44 hours, but we didnt really fancy the M1 and preferred a tad less traffic and a bit more scenery! </p>
<p>We'll be carrying all our own equipment and luggage in panniers, and staying at B&B's along the route which we have pre-booked so there's no slippage built into the schedule - we have to grind out the pre-allotted miles every day!</p>
<p>The plan is to arrive hopefully in one piece in John O Groats on Friday 29th July, and hit the bar about 5 minutes later!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Worthy Cause</span></strong></p>
<p>My plan is to try and raise £1000 for the <strong>Heartlink Childrens Charit</strong>y who are based at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester. Link : <a href="http://www.heartlink-glenfield.org.uk/"><span style="color: #2a42c6;">http://www.heartlink-glenfield.org.uk/</span></a></p>
<p>They are a fantastic local charity that help and support children with heart defects and their families. Through their many efforts they have provided specialist heart scanning equipment, ward improvements, a support line, a heli-pad at the hospital for the most urgent cases and much much more.</p>
<p>Heartlink are currently raising money for a 4D Ultrasound Scanner for Glenfield which weighs in at a hefty £161,000. This piece of equipment will make a big difference to diagnosis and hence correct treatment ( you can read about it in more detail using the link earlier )</p>
<p>If you'd like to support me in my challenge to raise money for this worthy cause, then please follow the instructions below. If you'd rather donate "offline" then that's fine too as I have an Old Skool sponsorship form. Either way your support is greatly appreciated and will help to get me across the finishing line.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">JustGiving's "Bit"</span></strong></p>
<p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Ashley</p>
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