Carl Leaver is fundraising for The Newman Holiday Trust

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Lands End to John O'Groats

on 06/10/2009

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Team members:

Carl Leaver, Greg Ryan, Keith Forshew

Raising money for

The Newman Holiday Trust

Charity Registration No. 326429

Established in 1981, the Newman Holiday Trust began by running a one week summer holiday for children with special needs. The Trust now provides holidays for about 130 children with special needs aged four to sixteen each year, in various locations around the UK. Due to the high level of skilled care they require or financial circumstances, the children selected for these breaks would not otherwise receive a holiday. The holidays provide a range of fun activities in a safe and supportive environment and use a care ration of one helper to one child at all times.

The Trust is an entirely voluntary organization and owes its success to over 200 people who dedicate their free time to helping these children. This voluntary structure ensures that every penny raised goes directly towards a child's holiday.

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Carl Leaver

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Raised: 133%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £13,321.45

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My story

Having met at school, after 25+ years we're still the best of friends. So, when another of our school mates and his wife had an autistic son, it was heart-rending seeing what they had to go through. To be honest, we didn't really know a lot about autism and what we did know was tinged with Hollywood romanticism (Rain Man). We didn't understand just how demanding an autistic child could be, nor did we appreciate the life-long commitment. Such is the pressure that 80% of marriages break down, unable to take the strain. Yet, there is precious little support available for parents. Fortunately our friends are holding it together and, in doing so, they inspire us all.

This summer, our friends were fortunate enough to be offered a place for their son on a one-week holiday organised by the Newman Trust (see photo). This break gave them the opportunity to recharge their batteries, whilst their son had a great time too! Everyone at the Trust is an unpaid volunteer, with carers giving up a week of their time to look after the kids. This means that, even with one-to-one supervision, just £300 buys a week-long holiday for one child! Nevertheless, only 120 children and their families are able to benefit from the great work of the Newman Trust each year due to funding constraints.

We want to help and so when we decided to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats, the Newman Trust was the obvious charity. We hope that you will help us smash our fundraising target!

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Thanks,

Carl, Greg and Keith

	Well done Carl -- a great cause. Donation by Michael Bond 18/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Keith, well done! Donation by Sampath Gomatam 18/11/09	£50.00
	Well played lads - found this after seeing Carl's feet on Gladwin's website...old boy network and all that... Donation by Phil Middleton - forgotten the nickname :-) 11/11/09	£50.00
	Carl and Greg. Well done chaps, brilliant effort for a great cause. Donation by Jim Browning 10/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations - what a great achievement! Donation by Norma Gardner 02/11/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Very many congratulations to you all Tim and Annabelle Donation by Timothy Christie 30/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! My close friends have an autistic son and these holidays are a lifeline. Donation by Finola 30/10/09	£75.00
	great job ,well done !!! Donation by Krishan Hundal 22/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Dear Carl and Greg, Well done chaps. Donation by Rhodri Bryant 18/10/09	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Donations received from Brian and Andrea Donation by Carl Leaver 18/10/09	£30.00
	Well done for a great cause. Donation by Val Thomas 17/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Keith and your equally insane friends - Congrats on a terrific achievement and raising money for a great cause. Donation by bob anderson 16/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Carl, Great cause. Hope all went well. Nick. Donation by Nick Jones 16/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Oya Sener 15/10/09
	Hope you had a great ride! What a great cause. Best wishes! Donation by Patricia Dowden 14/10/09	£25.00
	Well done....I know James had a lovely time on the holiday and making it possible for more children to get this opportunity is a great thing to do. Donation by Harris Family (friends of the Verdin's) 13/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Laura Wade-Gery 13/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 10/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	A fantastic achievement for a very worthwhile cause. Well done. Donation by Jonathan Glass 09/10/09	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jan, Kirstie and Allyson 08/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	still cant believe youre doing this Donation by ken 08/10/09	£250.00
	carl hope the journey was not too painful well done and look fwd to the stories !! Donation by James Hyde 07/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Peter King 07/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done. A massive effort but a brilliant cause. Donation by Richard and Ann Whitfield 07/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Fantastic achievement and a great cause Donation by ian edward 06/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Boys, well done, after my 35 mile ride with you last Saturday I truly appreciate the incredible effort that you have made. Enjoy a beer tonight. Donation by Bebbs 05/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Congratulations, you made it! Donation by Suburbia 05/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very admirable... Channel swim next? Donation by Ed Sygrove 05/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by arnold beavan 05/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done for undertaking such a difficult challenge! Donation by Mark Bentley 05/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£11,849.45
Offline donations:	£1,472.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£2,373.18

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