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2 March 2010

I am back from this amazing challenge, it has taken me a week or so to really take in the impact all of this has had on me. I am both overwhelmed and proud of what I have achieved. The group cycled 662k across Central America in 8 days. We camped in some beautiful and some not so beautiful places. If you would like to look at some of the 1300 photo's posted by all the participants please go to Macmillan Central America Challenge 2010 - the photos

I would like to thank all the people who have already supported me, this justgiving web page will be open untill 30th April 2010, all donations welcomed by me and the millions of people that Macmillan have helped.

 

Thank you

Kim XXX

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

In February 2010 I will be celebrating my 50th birthday and what better way to mark this milestone in my life than a CHALLENGE!! So I have signed myself up for a mountain bike trip across Central America! This is the Macmillan Cancer Support Trans-Central America Cycling Challenge.

Also next year I will have completed 25 years service in the NHS, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham; and for the last 21 years as Scheme Co-ordinator for Birmingham Quality (UK NEQAS Birmingham).

There are two main reasons why I am taking on this challenge:

1. My mother died at a very early age from cancer, at a time when charities like Macmillan did not exist. Although I feel the support we received from the NHS was adequate, extra support from a charity like Macmillan would have been most welcome.

2. I'm at a time in my life where I can now give something back (I have an empty nest and too much time on my hands). Having reached 50 I feel like this will be one door closing and another one opening for my next half century. I am hoping that the whole experience of fund raising and the bike ride will be a life-changing experience.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

 

Thank you so much for your support.

 

Kim

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Well done Kim. x Donation by Jane on 27/05/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Hi Kim - a brilliant achievement, very very well done. lots of love Roberta xx Donation by Roberta Goodall on 03/03/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Well done from all at The Birmingham Property Group. Donation by stuart Hollier on 22/02/10

 
£100.00
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Hi Kim, it great what you are doing and we all wish you the best of luck. Love from Rob, Carol & Bex. Donation by carol steele on 31/01/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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Hope you have the most fantastic time, really good luck from all three of us!!! xx Donation by Kathryn Lockwood on 26/01/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck! Donation by Tony Rogers on 17/01/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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Good luck Donation by Vivienne James on 11/01/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Happy New Year from Fiona, Gerald and Patch. Is South America ready for you? Donation by Fiona Kells on 03/01/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Good luck, Kim. I can't imagine doing this challenge so I admire you and it's such a good cause. Enjoy the ride. Donation by Angela Mallard on 04/12/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Good luck with the adventure - better invest in a comfy saddle. Donation by William Egner on 27/10/09

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Good luck with the bike ride!! Donation by Gwen Wark on 11/10/09

 
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
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I admire you for taking on a challenge. All the very best and stay safe Donation by Marianne McClure on 01/10/09

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Very best wishes for a completely safe and successful bicycle ride, Kim. Donation by Anonymous on 01/10/09

 
£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid
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This is just a starter Kim - more to come later! Jx Donation by Jonathan Middle on 01/09/09

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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