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10 000 miles, 15 countries, 6 months, 2 wheels, 1 nutter
£9,163.62 raised of £7,200.00 target
284 donations
My Target:
£7,200.00
£9,163.62 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Charlotte-Roach
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Charlotte Roach's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text REGJ64 £10
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My story
Name: Charlotte Roach
Charity: Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA)
Story: In November 2009 I was run over by an oncoming Landrover whilst out training in Loughborough, where I was based and training full time for the 2012 Olympics in triathlon. I was critically injured with two punctured lungs, multiple broken ribs, 12 fractured vertebrae and a broken collarbone. I survived only because of the expertise of a Leicester Tiger’s rugby physio who happened to come across the scene, and the speed and expertise of the air ambulance service (DLRAA), who unlike other services carry a doctor onboard.
Without the skills of the doctor I would not have been able to have chest drains inserted onsite - enabling some function from my punctured lungs, giving me more time to make it to hospital.
I underwent emergency surgery on my chest and spine, I was in hospital for 11 days and tried to resume life as it was before the accident as soon as possible. This was a tough journey leaving hospital with no expectations of what function I would be able to regain, having to relearn everything from scratch. I think I surprised myself and many others (medics and sportspeople) with what I was able to achieve. But I would not have made it without the huge amount of support I received around me, with special thanks to both Kelly Holmes and Barry Wells who stuck by me through this time when many did not.
Six months after the accident I had got myself entered into an elite European cup triathlon race, where I managed to finish fourth. Simply finishing was a great achievement for me but fourth was something I could have never expected. I completed this race despite metalwork in my spine limiting my movement and making training difficult and a broken collarbone - somewhat inconvenient!
I have since undergone two more rounds of surgery to fix my collarbone and to have the metalwork removed from my spine. I have just finished my degree at Cambridge University and I am planning to take six months to cycle back from China to raise money for the great work done by the air ambulance. I also hope to encourage those who have undergone major surgery to get back up and live life as they did before.
I am riding alone hopefully with some company for stretches of the journey. Due to the recent instability in the Middle East I am planning to 'make up the miles' by heading south to Australia, before flying back to Europe and home. The journey is around 10000 miles as the crow flies, so I shall let you know the actual distance! (ie how bad my navigation is!) I am planning to predominantly sleep in tents to keep the costs to a minimal. I will also be keeping a blog and a GPS so that my progress can be followed.
The DLRAA saved over one thousand lives like mine in 2010, they are not NHS funded and need the generous support of donors to keep their service active. You never know who may need their help.
Due to the unexpected and extreme kindness of those donating, I have now reached my first target of £1400 enabling one other person to be rescued by the airambulance in the same way that I was. I have now raised my target to £7200 which is the cost of supporting a doctor (on two days a week) for the year to fly out with the missions and add their expertise.
If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to email me on charli.roach@gmail.com.
I am documenting my journey on:
My gallery 6
My charity
Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance
Charity Registration No. 1098874
DLRAA attend over 1000 missions a year - each mission costing around £1400. They provide the best possible pre-hospital care & rapid transport to specialist hospitals, to those suffering serious injury and illness. DLRAA receive no National Lottery or Government funding, relying solely on donations.
Donations 284
Hi Charlotte! Shame i could not meet you during your trip through Oz. It is an amazing achievement, well done!
Donation by Louis Humphreys on 27/06/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
A great cause and a very inspirational story! See you on the road. Best wishes, Rich
Donation by Richard Denny on 14/06/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Amazing and very inspirational as I'm about to do a long distance (short by your standards!) charity ride. Great achievement.
Donation by Phil Deakin on 20/04/12
From the students and staff at Christleton High School
Donation by Christleton High School on 29/03/12
£350.00
What an incredible achievement!!! Looking forward to hearing all about it soon. Richard, Suzie & Annabel Williams
Donation by Richard Williams on 25/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
From Peter and Elaine Chadwick
Donation by Mark Roach on 16/03/12
£140.00
+ £35.00 Gift Aid
An inspirational and brave story, you are an example to so many well done.
Donation by The Earl of Derby on 28/02/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
So inspiring!
Donation by Becky Welbourn on 28/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
very inspired and impressed by your amazing trip - a remarkable achievement! many congratulations from all the Heywoods
Donation by rachel heywood on 27/02/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
So inspired by what you have done wanted to top it up to a decent round number
Donation by Jonathan Ellis on 24/02/12
Brilliant! This should get you passed £8k We are all so impressed a stunning achievement
Donation by Jonathan Ellis on 24/02/12
£260.00
+ £65.00 Gift Aid
Donation by richard miller on 19/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Great to meet you today and looking forward to seeing you inspire East Mids kids!
Donation by Gaynor Nash on 17/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
from gary long long time running guru, and andrew best uncle
Donation by Christina Roach on 14/02/12
£70.00
+ £17.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Luke Watson on 13/02/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Elizabeth Hill on 11/02/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Everyone is very proud of you - well done. Jane & Micky Moore
Donation by Michael Moore on 09/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Ming-Chee Chung on 09/02/12
£20.00
well done roachy, top girl amazing, luv al & tammy reid,
Donation by alan reid on 06/02/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
We are so impressed with your efforts to raise money for the air ambulance! Well done!
Donation by Alexander Humphries on 05/02/12
£55.00
+ £13.75 Gift Aid
You are a total inspiration. Congratulations!
Donation by Amy on 02/02/12
£5.00
Well done, sorry I can't really give much more though!
Donation by Paul Bardill on 02/02/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
From Gareth Davies
Donation by Mark Roach on 01/02/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Well done Charlotte!
Donation by Mary Ferrier and family on 01/02/12
£60.00
Donation by Emily on 30/01/12
£5.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£8,833.62
- Offline donations£330.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£9,163.62
- Gift Aid£1,578.94
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