Katherine Wood is fundraising for FORCE CANCER CHARITY

Ashfords Fundraising Page

Ashfords Bristol to Plymouth Charity Bike Ride

on 20/06/2008

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Team members:

Tim Heal, Michael Alden, Antony Lee and Andrew Smith

Raising money for

FORCE CANCER CHARITY

Charity Registration No. 296884

Force is a Devon based charity committed to people whose lives are affected by cancer. Originally set up in 1987 to fund local cancer research, the Charity has expanded to serve the rapidly changing world of cancer services at a local level. Why local? Simply because anyone diagnosed with cancer deserves the best possible treatment and professional support close to home. In September 2004 we opened a purpose built cancer support centre in the grounds of the RD&E Hospital. The Centre is open five days a week and offers a whole range of non-clinical cancer support services. The aim of these services is to ensure that patients and families are never without good support and information from the time of diagnosis. Despite moving into supportive care, research remains a very important part of our work. FORCE funded research is currently focussed on lung and ovarian cancers. Furthermore, FORCE has also helped fund a new generation of equipment. Anyone treated for cancer locally is likely to benefit from equipment provided by the Charity at a total cost of over £2 million. To cover the cost of these commitments we need to raise £700,000 p.a., all of which comes from voluntary donations.

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Katherine Wood

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Raised so far: £4,081.84

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My story

Thanks for visiting our fundraising page.

Earlier this year we lost a very popular colleague Mike Gosney to cancer. His widow Mary, also an employee chose to support FORCE for donations made in memory of Mike. Since this sad event Ashfords has decided to back FORCE as its “Charity of the Year”.

Four Ashfords partners, Tim Heal, Michael Alden, Antony Lee and Andrew Smith, are planning a lengthy cycle ride in aid of FORCE. All four are keen cyclists and will be riding from Bristol to Plymouth in a single day. The “tour of the South West” will start at Ashfords’ Bristol office at 6.00am on Friday, 20 June and travel via all other Ashfords offices in Taunton, Tiverton, Exeter and finish at Plymouth. The team are hoping to complete the ride of approximately 140 miles in 12 hours.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us. FORCE 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 us now!

	Good luck Donation by Toby 09/06/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	I don't need to see you in your lycra! good luck Donation by Bridget 09/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me! Donation by Rupes and Sally 08/06/08	£10.00
	Paris next? Donation by Simon Lohse 07/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Michael, it's been a while since I saw you in your lycra! I may have to make the trip. Well done all of you on your fantastic and very worthy efforts Donation by Jayne T 06/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Looking forward to seeing you when you reach Plymouth Donation by Natalie Barham 04/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Can't...talk....still....cycling.....!? Donation by Stephen 04/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go for it gentlemen! Thank you so much. Donation by Mary Gosney 03/06/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	You must all be slightly unhinged but best of luck! Not looking forward to seeing you in the lycra jump suits! Donation by Tony Mason 03/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck, a great cause. Donation by Lawrence Smith 03/06/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Clem, you are a cycling god. Go well. Donation by Charlie Patrick 27/05/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Charles Olney 21/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,390.00
Offline donations:	£1,691.84
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£531.67

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