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My story

 
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THE CHALLENGE

 

On 11th-15th August 2009 some friends and I will be attempting to cycle from one tip of Ireland to the other. Travelling from South to the North we hope to cover the 400 miles in 5 (or maybe 6) days. We're hoping for (and probably will need!) a good tail wind.

 

This should be quite a challenge, and I only have a trusty old mountain bike (18 yrs old) to help me. It has accompanied me on a number of other shorter trips, but this is by far the longest cycle I have attempted. My wife, Aine, has kindly agreed to drive the support car for us, so will no doubt will be learning about patience on the trip!

 

THE CHARITY

 

All monies raised will be sent to my chosen charity, which is :

 

'4lifethailand' www.4lifethailand.org

 

This is the UK branch of CCD (Christian Care Foundation for Disabled Children). In Thailand disabled children are often abandoned by their families and live their life in extremely poor conditions. The fortunate ones live in government-run homes, but even in these conditions are very poor and resources very stretched. The charity, through the help of volunteers, provides much needed help for these children, providing them with love and care. The main aims of the charity are :

 

To provide financial aid for the disabled and abandoned children in Thailand, through proving residential homes and daycare centres. 

To reunite the children with their families or help them get adopted, so they can have a second chance to live a happy life.

To raise awareness for the plight of the forgotten children of Thailand.

To educate the general public about the plight of the disabled abandoned children in Thailand.

A friend of mine visited one of the charity-run houses (Rainbow House) during Easter 2009 and some local N.Ireland families have adopted children from Thailand, suported by this charity, and so convinced me of the great need that these children have.

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Thank you for your support.

 

James McNeill

 

Well done me!! Donation by James McNeill 22/09/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Hope you have recovered now! Donation by Jane Boyd 11/09/09  

James - a great achievement. I'm sure you didn't sit down for a week afterwards! Good luck with the fundraising. Donation by Peter Papafio 02/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very well done. Wear short sleeves! Support your right to bare arms! Donation by Mike The Bike 01/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done James. As I said before Lance who? Donation by David Crawford 01/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done James. I knew you could do it. Great bike you have now!! Donation by Gary Parks 23/08/09  

well done, but you did have a new fancy bike! was it the motorised edition? Donation by Arwel Williams 18/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck James Donation by Gabriel Gallagher 15/08/09  

£15.00

You can do it James! Donation by Valene Molloy 11/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck to all involved! Donation by Seán Mac Eoin 10/08/09  

£10.00

Hope you enjoy the spin! Donation by Paul Quigley 10/08/09  

£20.00

James, All the best with the cycle south. Hope the saddle on your old bike is soft. Donation by David Hull 07/08/09  

£30.00

James, The "Eddie Meryx" dream machine is available for hire? All the best James and hope the weather holds up for you all. Mark Mc Keown Donation by Mark Mc Keown 06/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck James - hope those spin classes pay off! Donation by Barry Rankin 06/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck James, Rather you than me!!! Donation by Roisin Kielt 04/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck James - hope the wind stays on your back!! Donation by David Hughes 04/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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