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Update - I did it!!

Phew - I made it!  It was exhausting and sitting down wasn't too comfy on Monday but I made it all the way round and everyone's very kind and generous donations made it all worth while - THANK YOU!! (although there's still 90 days left to donate if you get an unexpected windfall!)

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Training Update - 3 days to go!

Well, I thought I should go for a bike ride on Saturday to get myself started but Greg made me watch the footie (West Ham v Man Utd) and I fell asleep!

I've received my official bikeathon t-shirt and instructions which show that the route is actually 28.1 miles - aarrgghh!!

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I know it’s only 2 and a half weeks away but I’ve just decided to take part in the Woking bikeathon and would really appreciate it if you’re able to sponsor me.

I don’t exercise regularly and I haven’t been on my bike for about a year so cycling 26 miles(!) is going to require a big effort but I’m very stubborn and will certainly make it to the finish, it might just take me a while!

The reason for this sudden decision is, unfortunately, not a happy one.  Last week I found out that my friend’s 8-year old daughter has leukaemia.  I know it was a big shock to me so I can barely fathom how my dear friend must have felt when she found out that her beautiful little girl is seriously ill.  The good news is that she’s finished her first block of intensive treatment and is responding very well but she has another 22 months of treatment to go which must feel like a lifetime when you’re only 8.

I’ve been feeling quite useless this last week and have been trying to think of something constructive I could do to help.  This morning I remembered that another friend and her family are doing the bikeathon and that it raises money for Leukaemia Research.  My first idea was to sponsor them some more and maybe think about doing it myself next year but I’ve now decided to not be so chicken and go for it myself!!!

I know it’s a daft idea and I will ache for days afterwards but if I can raise some money to help the research that might help someone I love, then it’ll be worth it.

Thanks for taking time to read this.
Take care, A xx

PS  If you have any friends who have too much money, please tell them about this page - I'm more than happy to receive donations from random strangers!

PPS  If you have any more spare money, my friends' sponsorship page can be found at http://www.justgiving.com/thecrouchers!

better late then never Donation by Nigel 09/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Helen Thompson 11/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Marjorie Swainston 11/06/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Isabelle Saulet 21/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Catherine Cornwell 21/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Pat Brine 21/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Above all - enjoy!! Donation by Rob, Julie & Hannah 15/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, Angie xx. Don't forget Denis said he'd do it next year! Donation by Dad & Sandy 11/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Sandra Docker 09/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Lots of love and luck Angie. Hope you've got some good padded shorts! :) x x x Donation by Kat Kinnie 09/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Mrs Angie you're mad, but wonderful! Good luck on Sunday, we'll be thinking of you! Donation by Mrs Katy 08/05/08  

£20.00

Good luck! Take vast supplies of chocolate and vaseline. Donation by Kate (Jane's fan club) 06/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fantastic! Lots of love and luck to you x x x x Donation by Jules & Gary 06/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Get some good cycling shorts with padded crotch. Well Done! Donation by Scrumpy'andsom 06/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You'll do it easily, sore bum and legs but you'll be fine. Donation by Auntie Linda 02/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Helen Thompson 02/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Ange. Try not to get saddle sores. Donation by Chris Houghton 01/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go girl! x Donation by Neen 01/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck... 26 miles on a bike !!!! wears me out in a car Donation by Mark Saunders 01/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are crazy and wonderful and i love you to bits, but do you even own a bike? Good luck Big Sis. Hugs, Pt.x Donation by Pete 30/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Judy & Gordon 30/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Hathi!! Donation by Bronze Beaver 29/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I hope you've got a pretty intense training regime planned! Good luck and well done my little lovely Angie! x Donation by Clare-Bear 29/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You are completely mad, but for the right reasons. Take it easy, don't forget it's a marathon not a sprint ..!! Donation by Jamie B 28/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You're just so lovely and kind hearted, and slightly mad but we love you, xxxx Donation by Pickers Inc 27/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

If I can run 26 miles, you can cycle. Good on you Angie and good luck. Donation by Cher Johnson 27/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

There's probably some downhill around Woking! Go Ange! Donation by Trish 25/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

That's £1 per mile, so get peddling you double-crazy lady. We're proud of you, too, Angie. Good luck Donation by Denis and Carol 24/04/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

I'm so proud of you! Donation by Eve 23/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You crazy lady!!! Donation by Greg 23/04/08  

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