Raised: 93%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,650.00
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

As was asked by a fellow madman whether I would be interested in returning to Cuba with the team that conquered Cuba 5 years ago. It seems strange that I leapt at the chance to suffer again for the benefit of the Openwork  Foundation and Cares4Kids a charity that provides a great deal of funding for Children and young people's charities both in the UK and abroad.  

I have not been on a bike since I returned from the South Africa cycle challenge in 2006, so the prospect fills me with great joy!! 5 Years on, I have no doubt that I  will certainly be calling on all my reserves of stamina and endurance to cope with the heat and the distance. (450K)

This ride, I guarantee, will be my last one and as such, I am extremely keen to raise as much money as possible.  

The motivation is as always that I am making a real difference to the children and young people who we support through Cares4Kids (part of Zurich Community Trust (UK) Ltd.). The money we raise will help disadvantaged children and young people to move from dependence to independence.

So, the training has just started and the padded shorts are out once more!

Please dig deep and sponsor me online. Every penny counts and will make a difference.

Thank you for supporting me in this challenge!


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Zurich Community Trust (UK) Ltd 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.

Well done Andy. You did brilliantly. Donation by Rebecca Black 06/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on your achievement. Best Wishes Your fellow BNIers!! Donation by Andrew Benson 27/11/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Don't forget your stabilisers - good luck. Rob, Mark,Mick etc Donation by WAY Investment Services 20/11/09  

£100.00

Hi Andrew, I saw your email about the bike ride. Hope it's going well!! Donation by Esther Debney 16/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go, Benny, go! Hope you remembered the vaseline. Lots of love The Gordon-Smiths Donation by Helen Gordon-Smith 13/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hasta La Vista Baby Have the pile cream at the ready! Donation by Andy Hall 11/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm excited for you! Keep taking the tablets and you'll be fine! Good luck and keep smiling. Liz Donation by Liz Chandler 10/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Keith Penny 30/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Get those wheels spinning! I'll look forward to hearing about the adventure. Donation by Lis Allen 28/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck Andrew Donation by Stephen Jennings 27/10/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Not much practice coming up to Brightwalton this time...Good Luck!!! Donation by Arkell Family 26/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Rather you than me!! Have fun in the Sun!! Donation by Carolyn Davis 26/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Rather you than me. Don't forget the saddle pads Donation by Richard Benson 24/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I am lost in admiration Donation by David Ainslie 18/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy! Don't forget the bike! Lot's of love and good luck. Donation by The Worsley's 17/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

HEY ANDY - YOU MAD MAD FOOL YOU!! XXXX Donation by THE YORKSHIRE ROSES 16/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Andy from all at Infineo, hope you're not taking your computer! Donation by ann merrick 16/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

this has to be a good investment!!! Good Luck vaya con dio Suzanne and Steve Donation by suzanne munden 15/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by theresa wright 15/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! Donation by Jenny Berkeley 12/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck with the trip Donation by Sarah Fane 05/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Andrew, now we know you are barking mad. Best wishes and happy peddling from all of us. Donation by The Coles's 25/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great plan Andy! Best of luck. Nigel and Heather Donation by Nigel & Heather Webber 23/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

VERY BEST OF LUCK. Donation by JOHN KERR 22/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy - a great challenge and a great cause. Big cigar afterwards? Donation by Davies family 20/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck - get in some training before you set off ! Donation by Gordon Bowser 19/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by The Steljes family 16/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Andrew ! Donation by Sally Nixon 04/09/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good luck - what a challenge! Donation by Barbara Moore 01/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

May the wind always be at your back and all the hills be descents with a cool refreshing drink at the bottom - well done! Donation by Happy 28/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,530.00
  Offline donations: £2,120.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £545.77

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