<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Well despite rather drizzly conditions the event went off extremely well. I managed to complete the journey in 3hrs 39 minutes, this despite a 6 mile diversion due to a sign going missing in Sale.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">For this I believe extra donations are a must </span></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">J</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">On a serious note, I am overwhelmed by the generosity and thank you all whole heartedly for your support. </span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">For those who have not already donated, there is still time yet and will be greatly appreciated. I would dearly like to raise &pound;1000.00 for this event.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Well, I think a long soak and sauna are in order, then ready for my next event in May.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Once again many thanks.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp;">My Story...................</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">There isn&rsquo;t one really.........</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">I've threatened for years to do something for charity and 2012 sees the start of it. At the end of last year I attended a rather emotional fund raising evening and sat in awe of so many different people, some less fortunate than myself giving an awful lot in the name of charity. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">After a bit of "browsing" on twitter........ yes! Finally, I do embrace social media....... I stumbled across a fundraising cycle ride between Stockport and Southport to raise money for St Ann&rsquo;s Hospice. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">So I decided this was it, let&rsquo;s get fit &amp; healthy and do something worthwhile at the same time.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">So here goes, over the coming months I will take part in various events, raising money for a very worthy cause. </span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">Please visit <a href="http://www.leemic.co.uk/supported-charity">www.leemic.co.uk/supported-charity</a> for further information on other events I am doing in aid of St Ann's Hospice.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &amp;amp;amp;amp; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt;">Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</span></p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p> <p>Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p>