Raised: 111%
Target: £1,550.00
Raised so far: £1,714.00
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My story

 

Last year I set myself the challenge of cycling from London to Paris (it seemed like a good idea at the time) to raise money for Barnardo's. The whole trip was an amazing experience and the sense of achievement when we finally arrived in Paris was incredible, especially knowing that it had helped raise over £1300 pounds for the charity. Thank s again to all those who sponsored me.

Shortly after I returned, the organisers sent details about a cycle from Paris to Geneva and being the reckless individual I am, I signed up for it. The trip is 340 miles long, to be completed in four days of cycling, with an eight mile climb up into the Jura Mountains on the last day. Hmm! I should have read the small print first. I absolutely hate hills.

Anyway, this year I have decided to raise money for the North Devon Hospice, who helped take great care of a friend, Sally Terrett, who sadly died shortly before my trip last year. Sally's husband, Chris, is also cycling to Geneva and judging by his fitness will probably get there first.

Whilst I am organising some events to help raise the money this year, I should also be very grateful for any donation as well - it really is a good cause and I really do have to work very hard to get fit enough to complete it. I've even had to cut down on my drinking (well the night before I do a long cycle, anyway)!

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Well done, Ailsa! Donation by Mari Galvin 08/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thought it best to give you the encouragement of actually finishing before sending the money. Well done Ailsa - and all on a diet of red wine and Bud Donation by Barry Jones 29/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Ailsa, sorry it's after the event but it all counts... A true inspiration. Donation by dean womack 29/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Result.... budweiser gal. Well done for keeping up with your pa! Donation by Rob & George Pullen 27/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

May your down hills out number your up hills! Love & Best Wishes Donation by Denise & Simon 24/06/09  

Remember to anticipate well ahead, good luck! Donation by Driving Ambition Ltd 09/06/09  

£100.00

Hope you have a great ride! Donation by Anna Smith 09/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy your trip!! Donation by Marianne 08/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Make sure you keep up with your dad. Sorry we'll miss the gig. Donation by Ray & Jackie 06/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Kate Bostock 05/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

85 miles a day thats only 8.5 miles for 10 hours - speed up woman!!!!!!!!!! Donation by Duncan 06/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

remember to stop at the lake... Donation by nigel 01/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it Girl !!!!! Donation by Doreen Collins 10/04/09  

£20.00

Don't let your dad beat you !!! Donation by Graham Collins 09/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Phil gave me the money at work. Thanks Phil. Donation by Phil Taverner 20/02/09  

£20.00
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* Total raised online: £480.00
  Offline donations: £1,234.00
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