My story

http://www.ecbtv.co.uk/video/20120403/priors-cycle-challenge_2276252_2719749

I am cycling the South Downs Way with my England wicket-keeping coach Bruce French on our return from Sri Lanka, to raise money for Chestnut Tree House.

It's a 100-mile trail from Winchester to Eastbourne with a total climb of over 4000 metres. We aim to complete the challenge over two days in mid-April with 100% of proceeds being donated to the Sussex-based children's hospice.

This year I was honoured to become a patron of Chestnut Tree House, a children's hospice who care for children and young adults with progressive life-limiting illnesses. As keen mountain bike riders, we thought this would be a great opportunity to raise vital funds for the charity.

My charity

Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice

Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice

Charity Registration No. 256789

Chestnut Tree House, the only children's hospice in Sussex, cares for life-limited children and young adults aged 0-19, and provides support for their families.

Donations 243

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You did it - so so proud of you! xxx

Donation by One in the House on 13/04/12

£250.00

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Well done! Great cause.

Donation by Sue Lee on 13/04/12

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Good luck Matt

Donation by Colin Hayward on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Lewis Hatchett on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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well done matt (& frenchey), your sore back side will recover which isn't the case for the young people who have to use this fantastic charity

Donation by Andy Murray on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Matt, keep it up! We're all behind you. Mattypriorfans

Donation by Laura on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Matt you're an inspiration! Keep going! :-)

Donation by Vicki Elmer on 13/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Go Matt and Bruce, keep on pedalling! Fantastic cause!

Donation by Pamela Hill on 13/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Will Adkin on 13/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Keep those pedals turning Matt & Bruce. Keep inspiring us. GOOD OLD SUSSEX BY THE SEA!!

Donation by Ed Wyeth on 13/04/12

£20.00

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Go Matt go! Will you and Bruce both be wearing keeper's gloves for the journey? Well, at least for some of the photo opps!

Donation by Andy Power on 13/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Matt and Bruce. Great cause. Looking forward to following you against the Windies.

Donation by Jennifer COMMERFORD on 13/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Matt! Great cause and thanks for the retweet! :D WELL DONE!!

Donation by James Wardle on 13/04/12

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Good Luck Matty. This is a great cause.

Donation by Chrissy Davies on 13/04/12

£10.00

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Good luck Matty and Bruce. Looking forward to seeing you against the Windies at Edgbaston. Go well!

Donation by Terence Blakeley on 13/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Fly like the wind

Donation by Zainib Naseer on 13/04/12

£20.00

Donation by Pawel Kot on 13/04/12

£8.00

+ £2.00 Gift Aid

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Chapeau!

Donation by Julian Joseph on 13/04/12

Donation by Nina Schuhen on 13/04/12

£10.00

Donation by christine ellis on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great effort Matt & Bruc. Keep the vaseline handy!!

Donation by Steven Davey on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Matt! I am sure the pain will be worth it for such a great cause!

Donation by Lindsay Clayton on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Amazing work Matty. Sorry I couldn't give more, I'm on maternity leave earning nothing!! Keep going you're a star x

Donation by Caroline Smith on 13/04/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Matt

Donation by Kevin Carter on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Matty, brilliant cause... Good luck from Australia!!! Go well....

Donation by Dave down under on 13/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$16,455.61
  • Offline donations$35,561.32
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$52,016.93
  • Gift Aid$2,926.85

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