Well, we did it. 44 people, 3 days and 100 miles.
It was a lot of fun and occasionally a lot of hard work. We saw some amazing sights but, more importantly, we have raised (and continue to raise) a lot of money for the charities. I believe as a group we are approaching the £200,000 mark!!
As always I am incredibly grateful to those of you who have helped me play my small part in that. For the rest of you it is not too late! This website will stay active until the end of February. So check out the photos on my Facebook page and dig deep!
Thanks,
Alan.
I've decided to participate in a charity bike ride in support of two extremely worthy causes.
The
first, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, helps enrich the lives of people
less fortunate than you or I through music. This is especially
meaningful to me as I've spent my entire adult life in the music
industry and believe me, that can make even the best of us a little
cynical! It's good to be reminded that music is about much more than
business, that it is emotive and even therapeutic. Find out about the
important work Nordoff-Robbins do at http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/musicTherapy/aboutNordoff-Robbins/index.html
The
second is Childline. If you grew up in the UK you know all about them
and the help they offer kids of all ages. For those of you who didn't
click on this link http://www.childline.org.uk/pages/about.aspx Any money I raise will be collected by Nordoff-Robbins and split evenly between the two charities.
This
is the first time I've tried to raise money for charity in this way and
I'm really not sure what to expect. I hesitated for a while about asking my friends and family to part with their hard earned cash in such economically uncertain times, but it's in times like these charities need
our help more than ever. You should know that I am covering the cost of the trip myself so 100% of any money you donate is going to the
charities. Hopefully you can take the time to make a small
contribution.
And hopefully there will be someone else to help me with the repairs this time!
Best,
Alan
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Raised:
40%
Raised so far: £1,010.00
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hi alan, good ride? well done!, ken. Donation by kenneth proudlove on 06/02/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good chat on the way out. Well done. Donation by Iain Ower on 05/02/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Louie Galbraith on 28/01/10 |
£30.00 |
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It's not much but every little helps. Donation by darren boyd on 22/01/10 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy your ride - sounds awesome! Donation by Lisa Dubbe-Herbert on 21/01/10 |
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Hey there Alan, May this journey bring you a significant sense of accomplishment! You always serve as inspiration. Congrats and big love, Marngrrl Donation by Marny Day on 20/01/10 |
£20.00 |
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have a great ride, alan! Donation by Andrea England on 19/01/10 |
£15.00 |
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Alan, Best of luck in your ride and reaching your goal! Cheers! Donation by Mark Tindle on 16/01/10 |
£50.00 |
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En route! (-; Donation by Raphael Fatima & Samir on 04/01/10 |
£50.00 |
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Hope you have a great time! All the best of luck from the Islandmagee contingent! Donation by Elaine Galbraith on 27/12/09 |
£100.00 |
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Looking forward to hearing how it goes. Greeting from the Dark North Donation by Ted Laverty on 07/12/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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I guess you got tired of water and were ready for a new challenge - good luck in training! Donation by Steven Lerner on 29/11/09 |
£100.00 |
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Buena Suerte! Donation by Ann Robideaux on 26/11/09 |
£15.00 |
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Have a Great time. Donation by Arnold, Lisa, Allison &Melissa on 25/11/09 |
£50.00 |
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Donation by george boyle on 23/11/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Happy trails; don't forget the Vaseline. Donation by Antony David on 23/11/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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from Georgia and Gus: "ride really fast but wear a helmet...and do a wheelie" Donation by Drew Hauser on 20/11/09 |
£25.00 |
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Donation by Anonymous on 19/11/09 |
£25.00 |
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good lick slim! Donation by Edward Vetri on 18/11/09 |
£75.00 |
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you know...for kids Donation by Ronny Gutfreund on 18/11/09 |
£10.00 |
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Donation by Ed Brennan on 18/11/09 |
£10.00 |
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doing a great thing Al! Donation by Rob & Carolina Cunningham on 17/11/09 |
£30.00 |
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Good luck Alan... don't forget your sunscreen. Donation by Matt on 17/11/09 |
£30.00 |
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I hope this involves for another Alan Galbraith travel adventure story! Donation by Dan Brown on 17/11/09 |
£20.00 |
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helphelp othere Donation by Jared Cooper on 17/11/09 |
£15.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £1,010.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,010.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £56.41 |
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