My story

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On 18th September 2011, an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the richter scale hit the NE region of India, Nepal & Bhutan. The epicentre was less than 100 miles from Dr Graham's Homes, a school established in 1900. There were some 90+ fatalities in the stricken area and substantial structural damage to the school buildings which threatens the education of many of the 1,460 pupils.

I am planning to cycle in a small group the 670km from Kolkata to Kalimpong in 7 days to raise vital funds for the school to help with repairs following the earthquake. We set off on 19th February 2012 and I would be very grateful if you could sponsor me to help reach my fundraising target of £2,000 for the school!

I am paying for all travel and subsistance on the expedition so all funds raised go straight to the school.

A percentage of pupils come from the streets of Kolkata thanks to funds raised and sponsorship. Please be part of this vital support.

You can read more on my blog http://markbikebengal2012.blogspot.com/

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So please dig deep and donate now. Thank you so much! Mark

My charity

Dr Graham's Homes

Dr Graham's Homes

Charity Registration No. SC016341

<p>Dr Graham’s Homes of Kalimpong, India, provides care and education for destitute mixed race children, mainly from Kolkata. Orphans and children from deprived backgrounds are brought together in the family environment of the Homes with the aim of enabling them to provide a more secure future.<p/> <p>To learn more go to www.drgrahamshomes.co.uk<p/>

Donations 42

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Well done Mark! Fiona and Tom Robinson

Donation by Fiona Robinson on 08/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Met your Dad recently and he told Kate about this trip - glad it went well. Interested to see you did this for Dr. Grahams Homes. As aye.

Donation by Bryan Duncan on 11/04/12

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Well done! Niall

Donation by Niall Coghlan on 26/03/12

£25.00

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Well done Mark

Donation by William Mitchell on 22/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Congratulations, an amazing trip!

Donation by Graham Boyd on 16/03/12

£20.00

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Donation by Ecoliving Ltd on 11/03/12

£300.00

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Congratulations Mark! An inspirational and perspirational trip and for a fantastic cause.

Donation by Jonathan Smith on 09/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Mark great achievement!

Donation by Graham Haine on 06/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations!!

Donation by Andrew Sutherland on 28/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Well done Mark!

Donation by Sarah Sloan on 27/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Mark, what an achievement!

Donation by Elizabeth Reid @ Kemsley on 27/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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just read story so far to 22nd Feb. Well done sounds great but if you have a minute I'v got this problem with aheat pump quote............

Donation by Robert Walmsley on 23/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope it's all going to plan Mark, best of luck.

Donation by Ian Kent on 22/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Lesley Cumming on 21/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mark - hope all is going well

Donation by ian williams on 21/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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well done...on your way

Donation by Adam Hardie on 20/02/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mark

Donation by Helen Henderson on 20/02/12

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SOME PEOPLE WILL DO ANYTHING TO AVOID WORK.BEST OF LUCK.

Donation by alistair gilchrist on 14/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck and take care

Donation by A Sutcliffe on 13/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck and enjoy the experience !

Donation by Ian Kerr on 09/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Mark! It will be so rewarding, good on you!

Donation by Beth Vance on 07/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Wishing you the best of luck! I'm sure it will be incredible!

Donation by Lynsey Pollock on 07/02/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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happy peddling :o)

Donation by G Alexander on 03/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope you don't get too saddle sore! Am very impressed!

Donation by Fenella Taylor on 02/02/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck on your journey Mark. Greg and Julia Lavelle

Donation by Julia Lavelle on 01/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,835.00
  • Offline donations£470.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,305.00
  • Gift Aid£247.50

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