My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I'm Joining a group of 10 riders + support crew to reach the Chernobyl reactor and back in 16 days. 3,900 miles through 10 countries, we will take in the Stelvio Pass and the Transfagarasan Highway in Romania and dodging potholes on the way, averaging around 250 mls per day.

Why? I hear you ask.
25 years ago this April, radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear accident was blown north into Belarus, affecting the long term health, environment and food chain of millions. It is the children there who are most vulnerable to the ongoing exposure. Incidences of thyroid cancer in children there have increased 3,000% since the disaster.

Sponsorship for this Challenge is set at a minimum of £1,000 per rider.I will cover all my own food, accomodation and petrol costs, this allows ALL donation fundraising to go direct to the children's charity.
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.

So please dig deep and donate now. Many thanks for your support to the charity.

Adrian

A little more detail to help understand why it affects us all.

The Chernobyl disaster is the world’s worst environmental disaster. It has started an endless chain reaction which has affected millions of people. The number affected may never be known and the number of people who have died or who could eventually die is highly controversial. The Chernobyl disaster has certainly had the effect of multiplying any previous problems that existed in society by many times and as usual it is the weakest in such societies that suffer the most. While the experts argue the statistics, the fact remains that thousands of children continue to suffer. They don’t have the luxury of arguing about the figures or about what should be done. Efforts to support practical projects on the ground are the first step in helping those who need it most.

My charity

Friends of Chernobyl's Children (GB)

Friends of Chernobyl's Children (GB)

Charity Registration No. 1113197

To relieve the suffering of children affected by the radiation explosion from the Nuclear Plant at Chernobyl. To provide family placements for children/orphans, from the Mogilev and Gomel regions of Belarus, for at least one month each year and to meet the full costs of these visits, which will include optical, dental and health checks, and lots of tender loving care.

Donations 21

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GLAD YOU'RE HOME

Donation by carol poole on 14/07/11

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Adrian. Hope to see you in Florida

Donation by Alice & Alec King on 11/07/11

£25.00

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Webb and I are proud of you! You are almost home...Congratulations!! What a worthy cause. Much love.

Donation by christina mckinney on 09/07/11

£100.00

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Hope you're having fun.

Donation by Dan Tamone on 07/07/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Go careful Adrian, need you back in Symondsbury safe and sound.

Donation by Sue Hanger on 05/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Enjoy the ride and I'll follow you all on Twitter. Lots of love, Laura.xx

Donation by Laura Brown on 28/06/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Enjoy the ride and take care - we'll be following your blog - hope you won't get too saddle sore! SYS Love Harry & Marilyn

Donation by Andrew Harrison on 26/06/11

£15.00

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RIDE SAFELY-- AND REMEMBER IT'S THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD!!!!

Donation by HILARY BAKER on 22/06/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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best of luck adrian, will be thinking about you, love Tina, Mark, Calum & Rhiann xxx

Donation by christina sharpe on 20/06/11

£20.00

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Have a good one and be safe - if you need any tips just ask. It's for a great cause.

Donation by Love Janette & Grant xx on 17/06/11

£50.00

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Best of luck Ade, ride safe.

Donation by Jim Stantiford on 16/06/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Take great care - well done

Donation by george on 14/06/11

£100.00

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Hi Adrian Sounds like a great trip and cause. We wish you well.

Donation by Judy & Trevor on 01/05/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck (or is it well done !)

Donation by Linda Ashmore on 24/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done

Donation by Philip on 13/04/11

£20.00

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Keep Safe and enjoy the ride

Donation by Harvey on 24/03/11

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Good Luck Dad

Donation by Ian Tamone on 24/03/11

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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God bless Adrian

Donation by Leonard Cook on 22/03/11

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Good luck Adrian!

Donation by michael morrison on 21/03/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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One wheel only..

Donation by Howard Wickes on 06/03/11

£20.00

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Great

Donation by Simon T on 04/03/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,710.00
  • Offline donations£100.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,810.00
  • Gift Aid£369.81

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