Andrea Williams is fundraising for The Myton Hospices

Andrea Williams's CHALLENGE Ride

'The Challenge' Bike Ride

on 30/04/2008

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Raising money for

The Myton Hospices

Charity Registration No. 516287

Each year The Myton Hospices care for over 1700 patients and their families at our hospices in Warwick, Rugby and our brand new facility in Coventry. We give support and reassurance, relieve symptoms and control pain, and help them make the most of every minute of their lives.

The Myton Hospices are an independent charity and all of our services are provided free of charge but the running costs for the three hospices will amount to more than £5.2million per annum, which we need to raise through voluntary donations. It is only with the help of the local community that we can continue to care for our patients at one of the most difficult times of their life.

Thank you for your support.

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Andrea Williams

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Raised: 129%

Target: £2,950.00
Raised so far: £3,807.97

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My story

MY CHALLENGE

I have done it now! My name is down for ‘THE CHALLENGE’ Bike Ride. 23 other enthusiasts and myself will leave on the 30th of April to do a cycle ride through Thailand and Cambodia. For seven days we will spend 50 miles a day in the saddle. To some of you this might sound like child’s play, but it is a long time since I could last call myself one of those. We will be raising a minimum of £35000.00 in aid of Myton Hospice. If you would like to come on some of my training rides to learn more about the Warwickshire cycle routes and keep me company please e-mail me on andrea@swcms.com.

So why me and why now?

I have always wanted to do a greater challenge and known friends who have walked in the Sahara, done a cattle drive in Wyoming, cycled, walked to Everest Base Camp and more, but I always felt the challenge to be too great.

Then, four years ago my mum died of cancer within two months of diagnosis and I was very lucky to be able to be with her and support her at all crucial moments. This also went for my siblings and my father and the hospital was more then helpful and professional. We were lucky as a family to get the support from each other and the medical and caring professions to help my mum and us through one of the most difficult times people experience.

My mum’s parting made me more determined to give my desire to do a sponsored activity greater attention. But as time went on and life was as busy as ever, I never quite got round to getting organised

Then last year a very close friend fell ill with bowel cancer. Throughout her battle she had one thing which created a basis of support for her and all her family. This was Myton Hospice and some MacMillan nurses. I never envisaged the impact this really down to earth, loving and caring support can have for all involved. The facility of family staying close to their loved one and receiving counselling as a unit and individually, reinforced my believe in the importance that nobody battles through this on their own and that an institution like Myton Hospice is crucial to provide this support.

This hands on experience and witnessing the service provided first hand is, what finally enabled me to commit to this. To me ‘The Challenge’ is one little bit of support to this service which is funded purely by donations. Furthermore it is also my own personal challenge to finally stand up and be counted for a cause I strongly believe in.

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

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Myton Hamlet Hospice Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a 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.

Andrea.

	Well done! Hope you had a wonderful time and aren't too saddle-sore! Donation by Steve, Sharon, Tom & Sophie Peverelle 21/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Donation by SAM Accountancy Services 14/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Sorry this is so late - well done! Donation by Jayne Warman 06/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck!! Donation by Liz Line 14/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fabulous effort for such a worthy cause...Good luck and enjoy the views ! Donation by Amanda W 10/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A brilliant cause, we are pleased to donate and good luck Donation by Vision Interiors (UK) Ltd 09/04/08	£100.00
	Good luck on the big bike ride !!. love Olivia xx Hope you don't get too tired love Jess xx Donation by Olivia and Jessica Frogley 06/04/08	£4.03 + £1.14 Gift Aid
	I guess it will be warmer in Thailand than England. Feel free to join me on John O Groats to Lands End www.justgiving.com/2008jogle Donation by Graham Lees (Elliotts Orchard) 31/03/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	What an inspiration you are - good luck! Donation by Ruth 29/03/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	It'll be a fab experience. Enjoy every minute. Now's a good time to start a daily log! Donation by Lorrayne N 28/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Andrea - a great adventure for a worthwhile cause Donation by Catherine 28/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and love from us all. Donation by Francine 25/03/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Have a great rest and take lots of lovely pictures! Donation by Jenny, Tony, Josh & Gabie 25/03/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Wishing you every success! Donation by Maxine 19/03/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	good luck. you look as though you will enjoy it . tracey twisted our arms. Donation by ron and sandra 18/03/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best Wishes and Good Luck Donation by Rhoda 15/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Rob 14/03/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Wonderful ! Every success!!!!! Donation by Alison and Tony Edwards 13/03/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Andrea - Very best wishes for the cycle ride for a very worthy cause. Donation by Paul Ludlow 12/03/08	£35.00
	Donation by sian 06/03/08	£6.00
	Don't forget to enjoy the beautiful scenery, food and people while on route!! Donation by Sara Wilkins 05/03/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Full of admiration - good luck! Donation by Zoe 04/03/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by grania 29/02/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	After April I will leave the childrens bikes at school for the school run! Good Luck and have alot of fun. Donation by sophie hilleary 29/02/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck ! The Napton Cycle Ride will be a breeze this year ........ Donation by Steph 25/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Just a little to help from a pensioner you do not know Donation by Valda 25/02/08	£4.00
	Lots of luck, HRFC are behind you! Donation by Nicola 25/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	For better or worse - good luck and don't forget to have fun! Donation by Solomon 24/02/08	£620.00 + £174.87 Gift Aid
	Weiss nicht was Du daran siehts, aber unterstuteze Dich trotzdem! Donation by Opa 24/02/08	£75.37
	May you succeed Donation by Ray & Beverly 20/02/08	£50.00

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* Total raised online:	£1,619.40
Offline donations:	£2,188.57
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£372.03

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