<p>Hello, and thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About my challenge</strong> - I haven't ridden a bike for 45 years but I've challenged myself to ride from Rodley in Leeds to Skipton to raise money for Tia Greyhound &amp; Lurcher Rescue. &nbsp;The final destination is Tia's shop in Skipton.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I originally decided to do this because Tia asked for 100 volunteers to fundraise for them this year. &nbsp;The challenge has become more important to me since our 13 year old greyhound Sailor passed away on 12th April. &nbsp;He was a rescue dog and became part of our family in 2002. &nbsp;He will be missed and this challenge is now dedicated to his memory.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The ride is taking place on Thursday 9th June. &nbsp;Hopefully the weather will be kind!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I will be accompanied by Bob from Tia and anyone else who is free is welcome to get on their bike and join us. &nbsp;Similarly, if you'd like to come out and see us along the route or at the finish, it would be great.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the charity</strong> - Tia is an independant charity and&nbsp;Moorside Farm is the largest rescue/home finding sanctuary in the UK offering love and safety to around 100 greyhounds at any one time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>No greyhound is put to sleep once it has reached Tia, unless he/she is ill and suffering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Half of the dogs are brought in by their caring owners/trainers. The other half are strays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>They are not anti-racing. Just against the way the industry disregards the greyhounds welfare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>They receive no money from the racing industry but rely solely on the general publics generosity to cover their day to day running costs and vet bills. &nbsp;For more information you can visit their website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tiagreyhounds.org.uk/">http://www.tiagreyhounds.org.uk/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to support me</strong> - Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. 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> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks very much, Phil</p>