John's page
£4,454.00 raised of £5,400.00 target
64 donations
My Target:
£5,400.00
£4,454.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
SPONSOR A MAMIL! (a Middle Aged Man In Lycra)
|Before he gets too decrepit, Dr John Bestwick is attempting to cycle 140 miles in one day from Workington (a port on the West Cumbrian coast for the Southerners amongst you) to Tynemouth on the North East coast of England on 19th May 2012.
Why? To raise awareness and hopefully some money for Gloucester House's residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation unit situated on the High Street in Highworth. Most people who come to the Salvation Army run centre are paid for by statutory authorities but there is a significant group who would benefit greatly from coming in but who have no sponsor. Gloucester House has set up a 'buy a bed' scheme to fill this gap- and this is what the cycle ride is to raise money for.
To spur him on please donate either at Westrop Surgery reception or online on this page.
On a medical note, cycling is great for the older ones amongst us- it's easy on your knees, you get further than walking and the view is great!
Thank you, John Bestwick
5/3/12 We're already up to 25% of the target!! I am really greatful to all of you who have donated, thank you so much.
2/4/12 now on 44% of target........Nearly half way.
Why a target of £5400? This is the cost of one 3-5 month residential placement at Gloucester house to regain someone's life.
8/5/12 last training session next Sunday - the Jurassic Beast in Dorset- 100 miles.....
Funds now at £4,340- 80% of target.
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My charity
The Salvation Army
Charity Registration No. 214779 and in Scotland SC009359
The Salvation Army is a registered charity and church working in 120 countries worldwide and is one of the largest and most diverse providers of social welfare in the world. In the UK and Republic of Ireland this work includes more than 800 Salvation Army social service centres and community churches. We provide unconditional friendship, support and very practical help to people in crisis and need and work with children, older people, homeless people and those dealing with drug and/or alcohol addiction. Alongside our work in the UK, The Salvation Army International Development (UK) is part of a world-wide team supporting the battle against poverty in developing countries. The projects we work with are designed by the poor for the poor and we are about enabling and empowering people to build a better future for themselves.
Donations 64
Donation by Mr Moneybags on 25/05/12
Well done John. Best wishes. Paul
Donation by Paul Price on 25/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Though I'd better cough up now you've actually completed it! Well done!
Donation by Simon Stacey on 23/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well Done John
Donation by Anonymous on 21/05/12
Donation by Anonymous on 21/05/12
Good luck 'action man'. Try not to crash this time!! Rohit, Veronica, Gaby and Flo
Donation by Rohit Sethi on 17/05/12
A great challenge for a worthy cause, good luck.
Donation by The Manders Family on 17/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Paul Rees on 16/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Have not seen such a fine specimen of a cyclist since mark cavendsh, dont forget all uphills will have a downhill keith,jane,oliver ,helena
Donation by keith george on 13/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 12/05/12
Buena suerte
Donation by Domingo Gomez on 11/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Keep pedalling. All the very best for the ride for such a good cause
Donation by Denise Wane on 09/05/12
We are with you in spirit, and wish you success
Donation by Hilary Fortnam on 09/05/12
every success for the ride.
Donation by Chris Waterman on 09/05/12
Good luck John
Donation by Sarah Bruen on 04/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I'm behind you all the way ( and probably will be!) Might catch you up on the downhills though so watch out.
Donation by Mark Milnthorpe on 03/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck John
Donation by Debra and Gordon Perry on 03/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 24/04/12
Good Luck
Donation by Jennifer Metcalfe on 24/04/12
Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
I thoroughly recommend Udderly Smooth! Good luck.
Donation by Chris Lowe on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
We will be thinking of you, good luck and keep pedalling!! Love David and Shirley xx
Donation by David Scott SMITH on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck John, we'll be there to cheer you on. Love Lesley & Tom xxx ;0)
Donation by Lesley Nixon on 13/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 12/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Just stocking up on the carbs and the Q10, John in readiness for the epic mamil/mammal cycle! xxx
Donation by Elizabeth and PhilipHoward on 12/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£4,454.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£4,454.00
- Gift Aid£1,076.00
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