Raised: 63%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £945.00
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My story

 

Job done and thank you to those that have given or will give, here is a link to my myspace page that has the blog of the trip so far.

http://www.myspace.com/james691

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

My name is James Owens and I am 35 year old Police Officer from Liverpool but I do not work in Liverpool and member of the Blue Knights England I Chapter. I have fallen in love with motorbikes, in the picture is my baby! So what am I willing to do to get you to part with your hard earned cash?

UK to UKRAINE AMBASSADOR and back.

Solo charity motorbike challenge.

Challenge, lets have a look at that word because I have seen all kinds of people doing rides to places and saying what a challenge it was. People have done some great fund raising and I applaud that but I wanted a challenge.

A man, a bike, a passport, a week, no visa, no hotel, no support

Challenge: something that by its nature or character serves as a call to battle, contest, special effort, etc.:

So what am I going to do?

Am going to get a card from the Ukrainian Embassy in London take that to the British Embassy in Ukraine and then bring it back again.

How far is that?

2986 miles

How long?

Under 7 days from the time it is stamped

How does that work out?

426 miles a day, everyday and at 10 hours of travel that works out as 42.6 mph ave speed.

Sound like a challenge? No? I didn’t think so either! Lets up this a bit shall we.

No hotel stays

No support team or camera crew

Solo ride, so no Charlie to chat to about his Dakar DVD

What else? Oh yeah, I passed my bike test 2 months ago.

Why?

A friend of mine was diagnosed with MS Multiple Sclerosis and that meant that I had no way of helping my friend apart from an ear to listen and shoulder to lean on and I always help my friends! So I will do this CHALLENGE and raise what money I can for MS Society, the people that can do something to help with this horrible, painful and frightening condition.

How do I raise the money?

Good question and glad you asked! I am hitting every company that I can and begging for any amount no matter how small to help. I am looking to family and friends to dig in , I am looking for the great generous public to donate anything via the website. Yes sending good wishes and a message is a help also and very much appreciated.


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: MS Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support and kind wishes.

James

Hope the ride is going well - sounds like fun! Donation by Lee 21/10/07  

£20.00

Almost there, James...almost there!! You are a good man and I'm proud to know ya. Donation by Beth from Texas USA 20/09/07  

£50.00

Enjoy the trip :-) Donation by lonely 09/09/07  

£15.00

Have a safe trip my friend. Please keep the tires on the pavment. Donation by Patrick 05/09/07  

£25.00

Something from Jago / Bart. Safe ride Bro Donation by Jagermeister 27/08/07  

£50.00

Hope our pocket money helps, Good Luck Uncle Donation by Lea's Kids 27/08/07  

£3.00 + £0.85 Gift Aid

Good luck dude. My aunty has suffered for years with MS so great cause. RWP ride safe. Mod ENGXI Donation by Mod ENG XI 26/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck, James! Be sure to let us know how you're getting on! Donation by AnnieAnne 26/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In memory of my father Donation by Lisa aka Susanne Tarsin 26/08/07  

£20.00

Stay safe! Donation by Willow 26/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

James: This is wonderful. Please be safe and have a great time! Donation by Beth from Texas, USA 25/08/07  

£100.00

Good luck James - Anne Donation by annie@ak3dgfx.com 24/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck!!! Donation by Lea 24/08/07  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Every little helps, eh James? And good luck dude! Donation by Zee 24/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by *UnlikableTrash* 23/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck James! Donation by Ladagirl.com 23/08/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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