My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

As a new member of staff at Brandon Trust I have been diving into the culture and great atmosphere that makes up Brandon. The Great Weston Ride for me was a chance to get myself back into shape and to prove that I can do anything I want. To explain further this will be my first real challenge of physical fitness whilst managing my diabetes after being diagnosed in September 2010, type 1 (insulin dependent). My younger brother Nicholas is taking part in the ride for moral support and to show me how it's done.

We are both entered for the ride already but if you can help us raise money for this great cause that is Brandon, it will be even more worthwhile. Brandon Trust is a charity based in Bristol working throughout the South West of England, employing nearly 2000 people who support approximately 1500 people with learning disabilities to live the lives they choose.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. 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 please dig deep and donate now, Chris & Nick.

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My updates 14

56.07 mi bike ride in 5:25:29. Average speed of 10mph. http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/rv-pn2XG8fo

16/07/12 18:37

Big thank you to Peter Taylor and Ruth Jamieson for their donations!

16/07/12 18:33

Wednesday's night training was a disappointing end, after 22 miles I fell off my bike with server cramp. I have been experiencing cramps for the past few weeks but was appearing to lessen with each ride. Spent the rest of the night with cramps after the shame of a taxi ride home.

13/07/12 21:44

Still feeling the pain today with exercise/stretches recommended by the doctor to loosen muscles back out.

13/07/12 21:44

I have had a warning from the doctor that I have pushed too hard and combined with my poor diabetes control (medication change) the likely hood off a repeat on Sunday is extremely high and in their honest opinion I won’t finish.

13/07/12 21:43

My Teams

My company

My charity

Brandon Trust

Brandon Trust

Charity Registration No. 801571

Brandon Trust works with and for people with learning disabilities. It aims to support and enable people with complex needs to live the lives they choose. Brandon maximise an individual’s independence through Supported Living, Education, Residential Services, Training, Work Learning and Leisure.

Donations 8

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Donation by Ruth Jamieson on 15/07/12

All the best for the ride Chris :) hope it's drier that last year!

Donation by Peter Taylor on 14/07/12

£5.00

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We are behind you 100%. Adele and Nick x

Donation by Nick Townsend on 13/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Chris and well done

Donation by Robert Rowe on 10/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Margaret Stokes on 09/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

I was compelled to donate after watching your video! Oh I feel the pain! :-D

Donation by Stefania Rulli-Gibbs on 08/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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See you on the day. Let's hope it's dry! @paulhulbert are you joining in too?

Donation by David Long on 07/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good for you, Chris! An excellent cause!

Donation by Paul Hulbert on 06/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£106.00
  • Offline donations£90.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£196.00
  • Gift Aid£25.25

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