My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my fundraising page.

As many of you know, I am a keen supporter of Bliss following the premature birth of Eoin in 2007. Eoin was born at 26 weeks weighing 2lb 4oz. He almost didn't make it, but thanks to the skill and dedication of the doctors and nurses he pulled through. Eoin spent 3 months in hospital and finally came home 4 days before his due date. Eoin's premature birth and his neonatal journey was a traumatic and difficult time for our family. We were supported by Bliss in those early days and recognise the great work they do both in helping babies and families, and raising awareness about the needs of sick and premature babies through campaigning.

We now want to turn one of the most stressful times in our lives into one of the most positive by supporting Bliss in their activities to make things better for those who follow.

On 15th June 2010, I will be leaving Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge and cycling, via Princess Alexandra Hospital Harlow, to London and then to Paris. I will be back before Eoin's 3rd birthday on June 22nd. Follow my progress here.

It would be fantastic if you could support me in this journey. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: BLISS gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now - merci!

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Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Charity Registration No. 1002973, Registered Scottish Charity SC040878

Bliss is the UK charity for premature and sick babies. We offer guidance and information at a critical time in families' lives and we also fund ground-breaking research and campaign for babies to receive the best possible level of care regardless of when and where they are born.

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So have you removed the stabilizers yet? I would also go for a good bell or perhaps a horn? Good luck and hope you enjoy it - at least some of it!

Donation by Julian Griffin on 07/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel

Donation by ANN POND on 07/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel, don't forget the puncture repair kit.

Donation by ian whitcombe on 05/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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What a great effort! Having babies hasn't been easy for my girls one way and another so I wish you all the luck. Val Watts (Patient)

Donation by Valery Watts on 03/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Hi Nigel, Get those legs pedalling!

Donation by Pippa Shuff on 03/03/10

£10.00

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Good Luck

Donation by Pantea Lotfian on 03/03/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Eoin will be sooo proud of his Papa cycling across the Channel for such good cause! Good luck! =)

Donation by Mimi on 01/03/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Keep those legs moving... you can almost smell the croissants! Good luck Nigel!

Donation by Carla Vicencio Prior on 01/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Hi Nigel, are you sure that such an effort will be safe from a H&S point of view?? :-)) Good luck! Marina & Mark

Donation by marina hocknell on 01/03/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Remember you are doing this so that the rest of us don't have to! We also have a lot to thank neo-natal intensive care for.

Donation by Glyn Williams on 24/02/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel!

Donation by peter stevenson on 22/02/10

£50.00

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Nigel, the challenge you've set yourself is mammoth, your training shows your determination. Well done, keep it up, enjoy and KEEP SAFE !

Donation by Margaret Bailey on 18/02/10

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

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Nigel - enjoy the ride. This is a great cause. Bliss helped my family too so I hope you meet your target and beyond...

Donation by Ben Bardsley on 15/02/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel. Great cause.

Donation by Andy Edwards on 15/02/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Our daughter Laura was only 3 weeks early & I can still remember the sense of helplessness we felt whilst she was 'under the sunlamp' - Can't imagine what you must have been through. Hope all goes well with the campaign, training and the trip to Paris

Donation by Ian Marshall on 08/02/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good luck Nigel with the fund raising...and of course....the journey !!!

Donation by Jackie Colbert on 22/01/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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;-) from our company!

Donation by Sheila & Gareth Edwards on 21/01/10

£30.00

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Good luck with your efforts, from Tony, Beryl, Norman, Alma. We are Elaine' s late grand-mother (Margery' s) family

Donation by Tony Knight on 14/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Nigel. Look forward to the pictures!

Donation by Richard Smith on 14/01/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck! I hope you reach your target. (Elaine's aunt.)

Donation by Patricia Taylor on 13/01/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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What a great project- good luck with it and your baby,

Donation by Jan Maibaum on 13/01/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Nigel. Excellent cause hope you raise loads of money.

Donation by Andrew Keats on 13/01/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Nice one Nigel. Best of luck.

Donation by David Carver on 13/01/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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I struggle to cycle to work and back so wish you the best of luck, hope you raise lots of money. Helen and James

Donation by Helen Atherton on 13/01/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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All the best for your fund raising Nigel.

Donation by Kathleen (Elaine M's Mum) on 12/01/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,160.00
  • Offline donations£460.68
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,620.68
  • Gift Aid£489.92

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