Raised: 103%
Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,569.50
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I have chosen to raise money for this particular charity because I have a very close friend working for them. She has given me an insight into the charity and the true good that if does for terribly sick people from Children through to older aged adults. Knowing that the money actually reaches real people in real desperate situations makes giving money far more rewarding!  

My friend has described the centre in Birmingham as a homely place made to make frightened, anxious people feel safe and welcome. From the first to the last visit this place has been designed, and is continually run, as a warm inviting environment to spend their time.

With this information in mind I decided that I had no choice but to try and raise some money. The fact that I had decided to set myself the challenge of completing an IRONMAN Triathlon in October seemed to co-inside nicely and give me a very good reason to make sure I finish.

For those that aren't aware its a 3.8km swim in the sea, 180km cycle followed by a 42km run (marathon).  Yes I have had my head examined and yes I was dropped as a child !  While I have a time in mind finishing is the main aim.

So I am requesting everyone digs deep and pledges as much as you can spare. We all say we give to charity, but most of us, if we are honest, mean to do so and only ever do when a chap like me waves a sponsor form in our face. Well on this occasion Please do it NOW... and what the heck double the donation you'd planned on. On the scale of things you'll have forgotten in a month anyways.

So go on, get your card out and help me do something wonderful.......................!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cure Leukaemia gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

Thanks

Andy Ridout

Great result - i'm proud just to know you!! Didn't Mert's promise to double his stake too!!?????? Donation by Richard Lawrance 23/10/09  

£100.00

Thanks to everyone at Resourcing Solutions for your support ! Donation by Andy Ridout 15/10/09  

£195.00 + £55.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Sidsel 04/10/09  

£15.00

Respect to theTremlet! Well done mate hope the day goes well you nutter. An amazing achievement. Donation by Dredgey 02/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mental. Good luck ! Donation by Bruce Robertson 02/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, Andy - you're a star - and a braver man than me!! The beer on the left is on me for when you finish!! Donation by Bob Woodmansee 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nutter! Donation by Peter Tawn 01/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

all the best andy you really deserve to succeed after so much effort and for such a worthy cause as wells Donation by Terry 30/09/09  

£50.00

Good luck Andy those short legs have a lot of work to do Donation by Steve passingham 29/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Do well. Donation by Jan Tuborg 29/09/09  

£12.00

I want my money back if you dont make it shorty !!! Donation by Neil Webber 28/09/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Andy, its a great feat & a great cause! all the best and I hope you get the time you want! Rich & Kt Donation by Richard Hodgkins 28/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Andy - go for it! With your determination we're sure you give it everything. Love Monique and Rory Choudhuri Donation by Monique Choudhuri 28/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You are a nutter, but i wish you the very best of luck :-) Donation by Kate Townsend 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know you will do it and faliure is not an option!! Spank 'em baby! xxx Donation by Caroline Wake 28/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck, I'll be willing you on action man Donation by Margaret Merton 28/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

hope your not wearing the outfit from the photo Donation by David Swift 25/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Louise Ainley 25/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All the very best ... you will be absolutely brill! Worthy cause also. Take care, be safe, have fun and kick ass :-) Donation by Lucy Roper 25/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck with the rest of the training and hope it all goes to plan. Donation by Chris Vincett 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck mate, really great cause. Donation by andy phillips 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best matey! Good luck with the 12 hour target! Donation by Graeme, Beth and Ellie 18/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Borat Donation by david lewis 16/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy!! Best wishes from Simone Allen and Miia Hughes! :0) Donation by Simone Allen 03/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Ian Collins 29/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

If you complete this Tremlett I will get you signed up for the Melbourne Iron man next year. Good luck boss, speak to you soon. Donation by Austen & Amelia 24/08/09  

£20.00

Hey papa smurf - best of luck with the good cause, fantastic that your little legs can keep going for so long - RESPECT! love from DK family! Donation by Chickenlegs Denmark! 19/08/09  

£20.00

Awesome, wish you every success with this truly mad endeavour. I'm sure you can do it. Good luck Donation by Mark Simcock 19/08/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good luck ball face. Looking forward to some snappy photo's! Donation by mark farrington 19/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck you nutter! Donation by Penny Calvarese 18/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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