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The Dexia PF team has been invited to take part in BNP Paribas' grueling 50mile cycle challenge on the 28th September 2011 from the outskirts of London to Oxford to raise funding for a very worthy cause - The Helen & Douglas House Children's Hospice in Oxford.  

A word on Helen House
Helen House was the world’s first children’s hospice, founded by Sister Frances Dominica nearly 30 years ago. Douglas House opened in 2004 and is still the only UK hospice specifically for teenagers and young adults aged 16 to 35. Both Houses pioneer the highest levels of specialist care, offering medically supported short breaks, emergency care and end-of-life care.  It costs over £4.5 million a year to run the two Hospice houses. With no guaranteed government funding, Helen & Douglas House must raise 80% of this, £3.6 million, every year. If they fail, beds will close and terminally ill children, young adults and their families will lose their lifeline of support. You can learn more about the work of Helen & Douglas House, by visiting their website.

Entering the "race" are 4 battle hardened project financiers (Iain Wales, Alistair Perkins, Peter Clifton and Barry Dale) whose athletic pedigree is believed to be without parallel (?) but this lung busting adventure has been designed to test each of their endurance skills to the limit.

We will head out from Windsor along the Thames Cycle Route avoiding the majority of buzy roads (and Pubs) on route.  Thankfully we will have a dedicated support team of mechanics, paramedic’s, well-wishers and rider support to provide a assistance in case of difficulties.

So with £2000 of donations and a crack team of roadside support at our side, excuses for failing to complete the challenge will be harder to justify than a bankers Xmas party at Pétrus. We thereby kindly invite you donate through this simple, fast and totally secure webpage. The Helen and Douglas Children's Hospice will also received their money directly with an extra 28% in tax rebate added (at zero cost to you) if you are a UK taxpayer.

Payments are simple, fast and totally secure. They don't pass on or send unwanted emails so please dig deep and donate now.

Peter, Iain, Alistair and Barry