Katie's Seemingly Impossible Bike Challenge
Event: Saints Foundation - Big Bike Challenge on 09/04/2012
£2,367.00 raised of £3,000.00 target
111 donations
My Target:
£3,000.00
£2,367.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/KatieSteele
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Katie Steele's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text KKAT85 £10
to 70070
My story
MONDAY 9TH APRIL 2012 - I DID IT!
Yes, despite the rain, cold and fast-moving HGVs accompanying me on my ride, I made it safely to Crystal Palace in time for kick-off! To top it all off, Southampton put in an impressive performance to take us one step closer to promotion.
BUT it's not too late to donate - now's the time, if you've been meaning to do it all along, to dig out the debit card and add some dough to my page.
Thank you ALL for your generosity and support so far, it was you (and the promise of a nice warm shower) that spurred me on and ultimately helped me cross the finish line.
Your money is going to make so much difference to people's lives, and I don't have to ride a bike again for a while. win-win!
Big love
Katie xx
THE RIDE:
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these (generous) witnesses to celebrate the union of Katie's posterior with her bicycle saddle...
On Monday 9th April 2012 (Easter Monday), I will be taking to my hardly-used bike, to cycle the 85 miles from the glorious St Mary's Stadium in Southampton to the not-so-glorious Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace. I've been looking for an event and a cause I really want to be part of for a while now, so when the Big Bike Challenge was announced, combining my love for football with my desire to make a difference, I signed up in a flash.
I know what you're all thinking, I deserve sponsorship just for braving Crystal Palace on a matchday. You're not wrong, but I felt that I should push myself a little harder than just driving around the M25 and sitting down shouting at eleven grown men for 90 minutes, in order to raise as much money as possible for The Saints Foundation, Countess Mountbatten Hospice and Naomi House (see below for details).
Those of you that know me and are therefore familiar with my usual exercise regime will understand just how much of a personal physical challenge this is going to be for me - I might look like I'm built for speed, but (pre-training), my backside is very much more suited to my sofa (or a nice comfy pub chair) than a saddle.
A little bit about the charities I'm collecting for:
THE SAINTS FOUNDATION was set up in July 2010, consolidating the successful Saints in the Community programme and the Southampton Football Club’s Charitable Objectives. Through funding and money raised through fundraising and events, The Foundation aims to deliver the following; Engaging with all areas of our community using the power of football to capture the imagination of adults and young people, deliver an innovative and creative sport and education programme and make a positive difference to peoples lives in the community.
COUNTESS MOUNTBATTEN HOUSE Charity provides funds for Countess Mountbatten House; a specialist palliative care service that supports over 3,000 people each year with life limiting illness throughout Southampton and South Central Hampshire. Through the provision of medical, practical and emotional support, we strive to enhance the care and quality of life of our patients and their families and carers. Together we can build a stronger and more sustainable future for all those who need the support of such a specialist service
WESSEX CHILDREN'S HOSPICE TRUST known as Naomi House, provides support to children and young people with life limiting conditions from across central southern England. The charity offers one-to-one palliative care that includes respite stays, terminal and bereavement care.
This support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. It costs around £5 million a year to provide these services to the children, young people and families. With less than 15% of income coming from Government and other statutory bodies, the Trust relies on the generosity of people in the community to continue its work.
PLEASE NOTE: I have already paid my signup fee, bought my match ticket and booked my own accommodation, so none of the money raised needs to be dipped into for any of the above - I've covered my own expenses so the charities really do get everything I raise.
My aim is to raise £1,000 for EACH of these three charities, so please give as much as you can to support me and my chosen charities - my bottom and I will thank you very much!
Please also keep an eye on this page as I will be posting comedy photos and videos of my training progress.
Katie xx
My gallery 5
My charity
Saints Foundation
Charity Registration No. 1090916
The Saints Foundation has been set up specifically to raise funds for disadvantaged young people and vulnerable adults. The aim is to reach a £1million fund raising target each year, by harnessing the influence Southampton FC has on people's lives and making a real difference in the community.
Donations 111
Donation by Nicky & Jack on 07/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Katie.... and Southampton.
Donation by Colin Hassell on 29/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Katie! Well done! Let me take you out for a congratulatory pint. xxx
Donation by Maco on 18/04/12
£10.00
Well done! x
Donation by Rupinder Suri on 13/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Sorry about driving the dust cart too close, but well done, top effort.
Donation by Duncan Rhodes on 12/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Well done Katie. Better late than never! Mark and Fliss
Donation by mark Spencer on 11/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Congrats katie and best of luck for you and the Saints!
Donation by Charles McCann on 11/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done Katie.
Donation by David Meynell on 10/04/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 10/04/12
£5.00
Donation by Anonymous on 10/04/12
£13.00
+ £3.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 10/04/12
£2.00
+ £0.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Patrick Keene on 09/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Kitty Kat x
Donation by Rachel Farrington-Allen on 09/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 09/04/12
£5.00
Fantastic idea. Well done :)
Donation by Aaron Marsh on 09/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 09/04/12
£10.00
Good luck
Donation by Peter Gallosi on 08/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
The relentless Facebook pressure has finally paid off! Good luck Katie!!!
Donation by James Robson on 08/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I must be mad supporting a Scum charity but good luck anyway. At least we didn't lose today. Play Up Pompey!
Donation by Robin Sutherland on 07/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck Katie!
Donation by Stephen Dunn on 06/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 06/04/12
£10.00
Come the Saints!!! Good Luck!
Donation by Paul Glynn on 06/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Katie.
Donation by Anna Orsmond on 06/04/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Good luck Katie xxx
Donation by nicky, dom, ben, lucy ackland-snow on 05/04/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Donation by Andrew Jones on 05/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,927.00
- Offline donations£380.00
- Text donations£60.00
- Total raised£2,367.00
- Gift Aid£466.75
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