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<p>Hi, I'm Gemma a 29 Year old above knee amputee who will be embarking on a 300KM London to Paris bike ride in just 3 days. This will be taking place on the 30th September 2011.</p>
<p>I am doing the bike ride with a team of amputees and we are all raising money for 3 charities. These are Limbpower, Douglas Badar Foundation & Limbless Association. </p>
<p>I feel very passionate about raising money & awareness for these fantastic charities.</p>
<p>After loosing my leg at the age of 14 due to a road traffic accident, it was hard to see what my future held. But due to charities like these, there is hope & a positive future to be had. </p>
<p>Having been the 1st female in the UK & youngest in the world to have had the pioneering surgery (Osseo-Integration), this bike ride will be a huge milestone for me, and for the future of amputees.</p>
<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p>
<p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. 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 it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p>
<p>So please dig deep and donate now. Gem x x</p>