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My story

 

You may already know about Thunder’s commitment to the wonderful Charity that is Childline through our involvement in the annual Childline Rocks gig. In the ongoing campaign to raise awareness and much-needed cash, Childline have teamed up with the distinguished music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins to organize a sponsored bike ride along the banks of the Nile next January.

 I was delighted to be asked to participate in this event and (after being bribed with promises of sexual favours and alcohol) didn’t hesitate to say yes.

 On sober reflection it occurred to me that although I can ride a bicycle, I haven’t ridden one more than twenty yards in many a year. However, with no concern for my bottom and, despite the possibility that I may be arrested by the fashion police I have decided to be true to my word and take part in this great adventure.

 We set off on Jan 21 2010 for Aswan, Egypt, arriving quite late, then up early the next day to spend the morning choosing and checking our bikes, which are supplied. Over the following 48 hours we will cycle over 100 miles more or less  along the Nile ending up in Luxor, where survivors will take a deep bath, apply various muscle creams and perhaps a few celebratory beers.

 

My training program has already begun and the more sharp-eyed amongst you may spot me hurtling through the badlands of South East London over the next few months.

 

Now here’s where all you wonderful people come in;


I would be extremely grateful if you would support me in this event so please, please, please click on the button below and make a donation. You know it makes sense! 


 

Find out more about the great work these Charities do at www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/ andwww.childline.org.uk (note please that Nordoff Robbins will pay half of the profits to Childline from their collections here and elsewhere).

 

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Good luck chap and have fun. Look forward to seeing the pics and hearing all about it. Donation by Harry 02/01/10  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck and have fun! Donation by Gail Bailey 28/12/09  

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous 25/12/09  

£17.00

Good Luck! Go go gadget legs and lungs! :) xxx Donation by Heather F 22/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Luke, good luck with the bike ride, stay off the mince pies. Donation by Mick Brown 21/12/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

All the best Luke keep on pedaling you hero Don't forget you can borrow Owen's helmet and cycling clips ! Donation by Vic Abbott 21/12/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Is & Stephen 18/12/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go for it mate! Remember you are unstoppable... Donation by jon 17/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What some people will do to get a holiday in the sun! Good luck. Donation by Sue Bintliff (Mrs Scampi) 17/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope everything goes well. Donation by stephen moxham 17/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Luke - hey dude - enjoy. Drink numbs the pain apparently! Mark Donation by Mark Lacey 17/12/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Luke you're a star!! Hope you guys finally come to Dubai to do a gig, and play GOLF! Rgds Bo Donation by Bo van Wijk 17/12/09  

£100.00

Make me prouder than ever! Donation by Christine Morley 17/12/09  

£50.00

Luke... put the pedals to the Metal... no... put the pedals to the Hard Rock... errr, put the pedals to the Blues Rock... oh, screw it. Good luck! Donation by Ian Callaghan 17/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope the bum survives, lol. Donation by Dawn Buck 28/11/09  

£10.00

Donation by Hayley Bickerton 23/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You never cease to surprise. Take care maintaining that studio tan. Donation by Fiona 20/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck Luke... Donation by Anthony John Stockley 18/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Nicola Whaley 16/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck - can't wait to celebrate/toast your achievement!! Donation by Vicki Mcivor 12/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 06/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Cycling down the Nile eh? Sounds like a lot of River and even more Pain to me. Good Luck Luke! Donation by Steve Pedrick 31/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Luke xx Donation by Tracey Hemming 30/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good cause, Luke. Wish you well. Rmember, when your arse suffers, and it will, tell yourself, yes you can! Donation by Steve Harley 29/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Enjoy the ride, if you're playing guitar sitting down for a while after, we'll all understand why. Donation by Donald Grieve 28/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You're even madder than we thought!!! Love, Janie & Stuart Donation by JANIE & STUART HORNALL 28/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Luke-oz-aid! Donation by Phil Martini 27/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I know you're a brave man mate but this is 'kin rediculous! Gel seat a must - good luck! Donation by Nick Linden 22/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

What sort of rock God goes on a bike ride? Am very disappointed in you! hah!!! Tracey xxxxxx Donation by Tracey Cox 21/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck xxx Donation by Tara McDonald 21/10/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
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