My story

Glenwood Church are hoping to raise £20,000 to help with part of the 2nd phase of building a school in Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries in Africa.  The school, called "Wakkil Alla" ("Tust in God" in the Fulani language) will have 6 classes of 40 children each.  It will be open to children of any race, sex or religion but is particularly aimed at providing a quality education in a secure Christian environment for those from vulnerable and poor families.  Specifically, the £20,000 will go towards building a block of 3 classrooms to accommodate this year's new intake of pupils.

Having foolishly put my name forward one Friday after an evening of merriment, I've now woken up to the reality of riding 59 miles from Brecon to Cardiff, half of which is fairly mountainous on May 19th.  Given my 3 year old bike is still shiny from living in my shed for most of its life, balanced on pancake flat tyres, this ride fills me with some apprehension.  I'm less worried about the fitness side (for most of you who know me, I'm fairly fit) but more concerned about the after effects on my posterior and undercarriage.

Too late to back out now, my ego won't allow me to, so give generously, particularly if you want to have a laugh at me, walking like John Wayne and sitting on a bag of ice.

 

My charity

Glenwood Church

Glenwood Church

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Glenwood Church seeks to serve its local community through a number of social action projects, including internships, the arts, debt and welfare advice, work with the vulnerable, with parents, single mothers, children, youth the elderly. Glenwood also supports people doing charitable work overseas.

Donations 22

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Best of luck Ken - I am going to do the same ride sometime in July. Looking forward to getting some tips (which pubs to stop in) from you.

Donation by Tony Griffiths on 18/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Jane Ellison-Burns on 05/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope your saddle is comfy. Best of luck, should all be down hill! Martyn

Donation by martyn cox on 03/04/12

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Good to see a PM grafting...glad I won't be your BA providing the massage!!!

Donation by Dale Cleaver on 03/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ken - should be a walk in the park!

Donation by Clive Lower on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Rather you than me. You can always sit on the massage cushion afterwards.

Donation by RICHARD GREENFIELD on 30/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck and remember to bring your rubber cushion in after :-)

Donation by Jackie Jakes on 29/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon Hooper on 28/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by mark morgan on 28/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go Ken, you can do it!

Donation by Jit on 27/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ken - I've heard that raw steak works!

Donation by Andrew Williams on 27/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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You'll never make it ;)

Donation by Craig Cheney on 27/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Huw Bunkham on 27/03/12

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Good Luck Ken!

Donation by Lauren Williams on 27/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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GOOD LUCK!... ...Don't forget the sudocrem for the saddle sores!

Donation by Kelly Humphries on 27/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ken!

Donation by Mike Neale on 27/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck

Donation by Ann Wiggitnon on 27/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Best of luck.

Donation by Paul McDonagh on 27/03/12

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Go Tau

Donation by Mandy Worsley on 27/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Amanda Rabbitts on 27/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck! Keep hydrated. Keep pedalling! have fun.

Donation by Claire Knudson on 27/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck dad! Hope you do well!! Love you xxx P.S. hope your bum doesn't hurt too much like in practice!!!!!!

Donation by Grace Lim on 20/03/12

£3.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$267.98
  • Offline donations$90.33
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$358.31
  • Gift Aid$65.87

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