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In memory of Ian Duckett

Paul Noblett is raising money for Mind

Participants: Paul Noblett, Jonathan Noblett, Kevin Hodson, Trevor Witcher, Mark Dewson

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Lands End to John O Groats · 29 April 2011

We’re Mind, the mental health charity, working across England & Wales. We believe no one should face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis. We’ll listen, give support & advice, & fight your corner. Thanks for fundraising for national Mind.

Story

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Me</span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">My name is Paul.&nbsp; I am cycling&nbsp;with team five-against-one (Mark, Kev, Paul, Jonathan, Trev); a slightly random collection of blokes who decided they&nbsp;would ride from Land's End to John O' Groats.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Ian</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">An awesome bloke and fantastic friend&nbsp;who made everyone laugh.&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Ian had a loving family and many friends. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>He had a great job and his life was good. On the night of the 14th December 2004 Ian delivered his Christmas cards, and that was the last time I saw him. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>We had been very close friends for 19 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;The following day he killed himself.&nbsp; He was 31 years of age.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Why Mind?</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt;">Suicide is the second most common cause of death for men aged 15-44 years, behind accidental death. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>At Ian&rsquo;s funeral his parents Bill and Joan, his sister Emma&nbsp;and his fianc&eacute;e Nicky asked that donations could be made to this charity which promotes and protects good mental health for all.&nbsp; Supporting this good cause in Ian's memory means a lot to us all.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Lands End to John O&rsquo; Groats (LEJOG)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt;">Ian was a keen cyclist and he would approve of this suitably grand challenge to test body and soul. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>I am sure he will be willing us on, but I wish he was joining us. &nbsp;Your comment below in memory of Ian or in support of our ride would be really appreciated.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Our other causes</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #003366; font-size: 10pt;">Please consider giving a little to all the great causes team &ldquo;5 Against 1&rdquo; are cycling for.&nbsp; Click the links below.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;">&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a title="Trevor &amp; Mark" href="http://www.justgiving.com/trevor-witcher" target="_blank">Julia's House</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a title="Jonathan" href="http://www.justgiving.com/feet-first" target="_blank">Feet First</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></p>

Donation summary

Total
£595.00
+ £154.20 Gift Aid
Online
£595.00
Offline
£0.00

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