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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.  I hope to raise funds to build ten family homes for ten poor families - £8,000 in total. Thirty-two years ago I was a three-year volunteer in South India, working for Brother James Kimpton fsc., and Reaching the Unreached of Village India. At that time, after working in Asia for over thirty years, James was a little unwell and I went to help him - he had angina. Now, after sixty years of service to the poorest of the poor, he's still there, still transforming the lives of people in desperate need. Find out more  at rtu.org.uk

In May James will be 85 years of age so I'm going to see him. I'm after a piece of his birthday cake - even if I have to make it myself. I know he  won't come back to the UK, and I won't fly to India, so, being without a car these days, I intend to get there myself using my pedal bike. I'm setting off in March. Unfortunately, every route seems to include  war zones, deserts, pirates, huge mountains, nasty diseases or general 'no-go areas'. So I'm not sure how I'll do it, but I expect to find a way. Follow my progress, or lack of it, at rtu.paulabbott.org I fancy riding back on a motorcycle.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.  Similarly, you can contact RTU directly if you wish, or complete one of the paper-based sponsorship forms. So please dig deep and donate now.

(PS. If you're in touch with Brother James, please don't tell him about the birthday surprise.)

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I only just discovered this. Congratulations. How are you doing and what are you up to now? Chris Donation by Chris Thornley on 14/01/12

 
£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid
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Well done, Paul. Great work Donation by Paul MacDonald on 30/10/10

 
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Paul has been devoting his time and energy to helping 'forgotten people' ever since I used to see him riding round middleton on his bike. keep it up! Donation by Steve Coogan on 30/07/10

 
£1,300.00 + £366.67 Gift Aid
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Hi Paul, what an amazing man you are! I have supported RTU for a few years now and the children and families have a Guardian Angel in you. Donation by Caroline g on 19/06/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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Friend of Johns from College - I'm very impressed by such a ride! (and slightly jealous!) Donation by Thomas Phillips on 14/06/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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On behalf of the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre Donation by Jo Thompson on 08/06/10

 
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Well done Paul. Great effort. Must celebrate when you return Donation by Peter Kelbrick on 03/06/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Well done from all of us. Glad you didn't try sailing from Istanbul. Donation by Tony Comer on 31/05/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Well Done Uncle Paul!! We knew you could do it! see you soon for party time! Loads of love Formbotts xxxx Donation by Pat Abbott on 29/05/10

 
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Donation by ann marie Burke on 28/05/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Well done Dad... Nearly home! Donation by Joseph Abbott on 28/05/10

 
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Looking forward to seeing you,have safe journey home, love Tricia Donation by Patricia Abbott on 27/05/10

 
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Congratulations on achieving your goal - well done - you have earned a rest - enjoy - see you soon - lots of respect on continuing to the end - love s Donation by Paulin Crompton on 27/05/10

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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Looking forward to reading about your next trip! Donation by Damian Driscoll on 19/05/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
 

Donation by john abbott on 17/05/10

 
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Said a prayer for you at Lourdes with your Dad. Keep going you can do it. Donation by Leslie Westhead on 17/05/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Well done Paul - and best wishes for a safe completion of your journey. Donation by Madeline Moulden on 17/05/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Donation by Phil Driscoll on 17/05/10

 
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GOD BLESS AGNES AND JOHN ROBINSON Donation by Agnes Robinson on 16/05/10

 
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Well done that man. Remember, Sudocrem is the only guaranteed cure for saddlesore. From someone who did London to Paris a few years back. Donation by Michael O'Neill on 13/05/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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HOPE THIS HELPS - BEST WISHES - RITA HOVINGTON Donation by Rita Hovington on 05/05/10

 
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All the best. Donation by johnnysaint on 05/05/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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You are a hero to your Father keep going a very good cause Donation by Leslie Westhead on 05/05/10

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
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good luck , and thank you for the party at your parents ( it was the 70s...) Donation by john wimbleton on 04/05/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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I hope you are feeling better. I'm glad to read that your kindness is being met by the kindness of strangers. Take care, love Mark. Donation by Mark Cullen on 28/04/10

 
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