My story

This may come as a surprise to many of you, especially after stressing that the Cheltenham festival charity race two years ago was going to be my last, however, I’ve had a recent invitation which seemed too good an opportunity to turn down. I have been kindly offered a place to ride in the one mile ‘BHEST’ charity race at Ascot Race course on 2 May. Not only has it been a lifelong dream to ride round Ascot racecourse, but I was particularly interested in helping and support such a wonderful and unique charity. I have not yet decided what I will be riding, however I will leave this in the safe hands of my father, hoping he will pick me out a speed machine!..

  BHEST stands for British Horseracing Education and Standards Trust; this ‘Racing to School’ programme supports children, many of whom are disadvantaged, to practise their National Curriculum subjects in the unique environment of their local racecourse, trainer’s yard or stud. The programme helps children gain new skills and increases their team-work and confidence. For 83% of children Racing to School is their first race-day experience-sparking the interest of children who could be the future of racing. Please visit http://www.bhest.co.uk to see what this charity is really all about.

  I am required to raise a minimum of £2500 in order to participate amongst some well known names within the racing world. I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me along this journey to raise this money for such a great cause.

I am currently in the middle of the point to point season, unfortunately due to the lack of rain, I have only had a few rides this season, and had a few placings. Unfortunately after our brilliant week at Cheltenham, luck turned the other way; I took at fall at Hackwood Park in a point to point and broke my collar bone! I am currently on the mend and receiving electrolysis treatment to speed up the mending process. I am able to move it a little more day by day, and hopefully by next week I’ll be back riding out at home, building up my arm strength. Therefore I thought this charity race would be a great goal to set myself, something I can positively focus on and look forward to during my recovery! I am thrilled and determined to raise myself to this challenge and raise an equally huge amount for this wonderful charity.

 

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BHEST - Racing to School

BHEST - Racing to School

Charity Registration No. 1040590

Racing to School is British horseracing's free education programme. It engages pupils of all ages and backgrounds across the UK, including pupils from deprived areas. By running a wide range of learning activities behind the scenes at the races, it brings school subjects and learning to life.

Donations 21

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Best of luck Camilla. Not too sure if the race happened or not due to the weather but ask your dad if you can ride Sprinter Sacre.

Donation by Tom Mascall on 06/05/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by @heelslove on 04/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck :D :D xx

Donation by David Manning on 30/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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This is my monthly allowance for red lemonade and tayto crisps ! Have a great day and hold on tight :)

Donation by @dats_vgs_kid on 27/04/12

£50.00

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Hi Camilla, best of luck next Wednesday, would love to come and cheer you on but as you know I have a prior engagement! Hope you have a great spin x

Donation by David Simpson on 27/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck! ;0)

Donation by Jackie Renwick on 27/04/12

£12.00

+ £3.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck and enjoy =)

Donation by @Erm_Racing on 27/04/12

£100.00

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Good luck for next week at Ascot! It's a great cause! Have Fun From Jack @JackRice84 :-)

Donation by Jack Rice on 27/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Do it for the girls! X

Donation by Marie Bridgwater on 27/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Camilla.

Donation by Toby Stoate on 27/04/12

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Best of luck with the race!

Donation by John Powell on 27/04/12

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Good luck.....careful with the collar bone ;-)

Donation by Rhys Tovey on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Camilla.

Donation by Bridget Hanbury on 16/04/12

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Well done Camilla. You are a star.

Donation by Caroline Orr on 11/04/12

£400.00

+ £100.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck at Aintree. It's for a great cause.

Donation by Ben Lloyd on 02/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck camilla x

Donation by Elizabeth Hughes on 02/04/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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There have a number of Magnificent 7's but this one didn't have Brad Dexter or Frankie Dettori. Well done Nicky and crew

Donation by nick stewart on 02/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck at Aintree for a great cause. Don't let any of those Skygirls beat you!

Donation by Tony McLaren on 02/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Bat of luck, Enjoy!!!

Donation by Steven Astaire on 02/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck ! ( don't ) break a leg. And let's hope Aintree is as good as Cheltenham

Donation by Mark Thompson on 02/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck! Great cause.

Donation by Rob Hayward on 02/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,367.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,367.00
  • Gift Aid£266.75

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