Anne Peters is fundraising for The PACE Centre

Neil and Dan's page

Discover Adventure London to Paris Bike Ride

on 05/09/2009

The boys on their bikes!

Photos (2)
- Neil & Dan get some practice in!

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Team members:

Neil Peters, Pat Leane

Raising money for

The PACE Centre

Charity Registration No. 1011133

What's so special about PACE? At PACE children with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy find their own voice, walk their own steps and discover that they can fully enjoy everyday life and become active members of society. Cerebral palsy is a physical condition affecting movement as a result of damage to the brain. We believe in each child's ability to learn despite their disability. We provide a loving and inspirational environment, motivating children with physical disabilities to work hard at achieving their goals. Our focus is on 'educating for life' - developing a child's social, emotional, communication, academic and motor skills. Every child's achievement is a direct result of our unique staff team, all working together in one centre with the child at its heart. PACE is a charity inspired by the principles of Conductive Education, a system which emphasises that children develop as a whole. One in every 400 children in the UK is affected by cerebral palsy. Your support enables us to reach children and families though intensive programmes, training and outreach. We depend on donations from trusts, businesses, groups and individuals.

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Anne Peters

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Raised: 220%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £4,402.00

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My story

Dear friends

My mate Pat and I are riding from London to Paris on our bikes on 2nd September, to help the Pace Centre, a charity we are very proud to represent.

The photos show me with Dan, who is a star! Dan is 7 years old and is one of the children of close friends of ours. Dan goes to school every day at The Pace Centre, which helps children with such disabilities as cerebral palsy. The Centre has made a massive difference to Dan and his family's life.

When Dan joined the Pace nursery in 2004 aged 3, he was unable to balance and support himself in sitting or standing. With the help of the amazing team at Pace, Dan can now sit unsupported on a bench, stand with support and walk with a bit of help. He is now a whizz on his computer which he uses to learn and communicate. He can use his hands to hold and pick up toys and can pedal his tricycle unaided.

The Pace Centre is an amazing place. It values the children for who they are and strives to give them the chance of an active and independent life. It is a happy and positive school where the children encourage and motivate each other and applaud each other's successes.

I hope you will support me and help me to raise money for Dan's school. Their short term aim is establish funding for a permanent parent and child group (The First Steps Fund http://www.thepacecentre.org/firststeps.html) as early intervention is vital if others are to afforded opportunity to progress as Dan has. £2,000 will provide a child with a year’s intensive therapy. The school currently receives no government funding for pre-school classes.

When I'm struggling on the bike and think I've had it, I'll remember the day Dan & I mucked about on our bikes and I'm sure it will keep me pedalling all the way to the Eiffel Tower!!

Thank you all for your support.

Neil

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	Sponsorship from Gary Peacock! Donation by Hels 05/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Neil - What with Jools doing something similar I must do something next - speak soon Donation by colin donnellon 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done fella. What about all those calories that need replacing............. Donation by Gareth Roberts 15/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Amazing achievement for such an old man! No really congratulations - great job for a great cause. Donation by Sarah Davis & Martin Vian 15/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Well done Neil, great challenge for a great cause. Jools. Donation by Julian Nicholas 11/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Mark Bedwell 09/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Great going. Well done. Donation by Kevin Peters 06/09/09
	Well done you hun - you deserve a medal!! Big kisses from the Weatherill's xxxxxx Donation by Sue Weatherill 06/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck to both Beil & Neil Donation by Mervyn Harris 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Donation by Lisa Paveley 04/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You should be there by now Neil! Eurostar back...? Donation by Gary O'Donnell 04/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Neil, Sending you our best wishes and hope the sun's shining for your arrival! Donation by Steve, Andrea, Annie & Nathan Thomas 03/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Feel the burn Neil - good luck!! Donation by Frank Fielding 03/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done you - may all your blisters be little ones! Donation by Julia Smith 03/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	From RSA colleague Donation by Anne Peters 02/09/09	£10.00
	Good Luck, hope you've got a brolly?!? Donation by Kerrie Harrison 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I hope you have some good waterproofs - Good Luck! Donation by Philip Wildman 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Neil, Are you sure you are on the right bike! Donation by Jeff Laidler 02/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck making it through in this grotty winter weather. You'll deserve more than my paltry donation I'm sure , but having a bad year!!! Donation by Jacky Wills 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Graham Barnes 01/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anne Peters 01/09/09	£900.00 + £253.85 Gift Aid
	Peter - best wishes for the cycle challenge next week raising money for a wonderful Charity - PACE. Donation by Barbara Hellier 28/08/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	All the best mate! Donation by Mike Lawton 28/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Neil Donation by Julia Abrams 27/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Great cause - All the best ! Donation by Chris Sime 24/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Jemma Tack 24/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck....You'll need it! Donation by Angela Ross Gower 24/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Whats the hardest thing about learning to ride a bike? The pavement Donation by kate walker 21/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by paul donaldson 21/08/09	£30.00
	You will be able to put all that hot air to good use now!! All the best of luck. Donation by Stephen Davis 20/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,752.00
Offline donations:	£650.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£843.90

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