My story

WOW! We did it! Thank you so much for your sponsorship which kept me going up the toughest hills when I felt shattered. It rained almost constantly (well, we did go through the rainforest). The locals were bemused and very very friendly. And our team raised over £75k!

In June 2012, just after my 40th birthday, I'm going to cycle 500km through the breathtaking scenery of Madagascar, to raise money for the inspirational transport charity Transaid. This is a real personal challenge (when I signed up, I didn't even own a bike!).

I've previously visited Zambia and Ethiopia with Transaid and seen their work at first hand, making transport safer and more efficient so people get access to healthcare and economic opportunities.

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My updates 2

WOW! We did it! Thank you so much for your sponsorship which kept me going up the toughest hills when I felt shattered. It rained almost constantly (well, we did go through the rainforest). The locals were bemused and very very friendly. And our team raised over £75k!

25/06/12 07:40

WOW! We did it! Thank you so much for your sponsorship which kept me going up the toughest hills when I felt shattered. It rained almost constantly (well, we did go through the rainforest). The locals were bemused and very very friendly. And our team raised over £75k!

25/06/12 07:25

My charity

Transaid

Transaid

Charity Registration No. 1072105

Transaid is an international UK development charity that aims to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods across Africa and the developing world through creating better transport. Projects focus on access to health and community run transport, transport management and professional driver training.

Donations 147

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Good Luck. We hope you have padded underwear - you'll need them!

Donation by Sue and Roger Bottle on 08/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Sorry got the amount wrong last time

Donation by Christopher Headford on 08/06/12

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Good Luck

Donation by Chrristopher Headford on 08/06/12

£11.00

+ £2.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck Clare You will be so fit at the end of your training

Donation by Pamela Newton on 07/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Clare

Donation by Sharron Brady on 07/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Clare, I'm sure all your training will stand you in good stead, so go, Clare, go!!

Donation by Sheila Benton on 06/06/12

£10.00

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Good luck Clare

Donation by John Cashmore on 06/06/12

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Good luck Clare, I cycled 25 miles recently and couldn't sit down for a week, so take your padding seriously!

Donation by Peter Chambers on 06/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Claire - I thought running marathons was mad :)

Donation by Paul Brooks on 06/06/12

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Best of luck with this Clare!

Donation by Jonathan Turner on 05/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Clare!! I will be joining the cycling fraternity shortly....!

Donation by Neil Ashworth on 05/06/12

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Good Luck, hope you don't have too many punctures.

Donation by James Boot on 01/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Clare. Enjoy the scenery.

Donation by Robert Glinton on 29/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the ride, Clare. Look forward to seeing the picture of your adventure.

Donation by Charles Roberts on 17/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Fantastic effort on the fund raising Clare. Good luck! Ed

Donation by Ed Luttrell on 15/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Clare. Great plan and great charity. Thanks to the Transaid tweeters

Donation by Alan Beswick of JMP Consultants on 15/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Clare. Hope it doesn't hurt too much!

Donation by Liz Murby on 12/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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It's a great thing that you are doing Clare and I'm sure you love every minute of the challenge! All the best John Jane Alyssa and April xx

Donation by John Raven on 26/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck, keep safe and avoid all tropical diseases! Most of all enjoy it!

Donation by Alaister White on 26/04/12

Donation by Kirsten Tisdale on 24/04/12

£30.00

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Good luck, very envious!

Donation by Andrew Smart on 23/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Happy Belated Birthday! Am v jealous of your trip to Madagascar - you'll love it!

Donation by Lizzyx on 19/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday & happy cycling!! x x x

Donation by Dad on 18/04/12

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Good Luck!

Donation by Dan, Selma & Dominic on 15/04/12

£20.00

Donation by Annette Gibbs on 15/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$6,886.72
  • Offline donations$13,240.78
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$20,127.51
  • Gift Aid$1,429.69

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