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My story

 

I DID IT!!

A great big thank you to everybody for their support, encouragement and donations which have enabled me to do this event and raise lots of money.

The final mileage was 288 days in the very very hot sunshine!  Lots of ups, some downs but a lot of laughs and excellent camaraderie along the way.  Highlight was definitely all 120 of us cycling around the Chaps Elysees, stopping the traffic and everybody cheering.  Fantastic and I will never forget it!

 

WOOP WOOP!

 

Hello!  Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

On 1st July 2009, I will be cycling from London to Paris in aid of The British Liver Trust.  300 miles over 4 days - the challenge starts now as I have to get myself in tip-top condition; (undercarriage and all) for the gruelling event .... the first day alone is an arduous 95 miles from London to Dover.

The Reason .....

For those of you who do not know, in May 2008, after a period of not feeling well and then finally turning yellow, I was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis.  This is a rare chronic liver disease in which a person's immune system attacks their liver and tries to reject it.  Weird huh?!  It is not yet known why it happens and there is no cure - the treatment is a cocktail of drugs indefinitely.  Shake me and I rattle  

Me and my Bike ......

Those of you know me well, will know that in the past I have been a keen cyclist.  However, the last few years have been busy with becoming a Mum and then dealing with my diagnosis last year, so believe me, I am out of shape and therefore this will not be an easy task!

The Challenge .......

I have decided the best way to deal with this illness is to fight back!  Now I have accepted my diagnosis and the fact I cannot do anything about it, I am not content to just carry on as usual, but want to use this opportunity to make a difference if I can.  The British Liver Trust has been really useful and helpful to me - with their leaflets, forums and helpline. 

Another challenge for me is leaving my husband and daughter at home to fend for themselves for 4 nights - we are rarely apart and I will find this very difficult.  (Pete says, any dinner invitations gratefully received!) However, my whole family are all extremely supportive, understand why I want to do this and promise to be at the Eurostar terminal on the Sunday evening to welcome me home.

Once again, thanks for visiting my page, and please support me by donating as much or as little as you can - it will all help!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: British Liver Trust 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.

Donation by Anonymous 18/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bon courage! Enjoy your triumphant arrival on the Champs Elysees Donation by Chris Harrison 02/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Bev! We are with you in spirit. Take care! Donation by Sue Moore 30/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wow, what an amazing thing to do. I hope it is down hill all the way?!?! Best of luck. Donation by Becky (Hopkins) Abrey 30/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Bev Donation by Tim and Sally 30/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck big sis, I know you can do it. dont worry about Pete and Amber.. I will look after them! XX Donation by Reg Gray 29/06/09  

£52.00 + £14.67 Gift Aid

We would be right behind you but none of us can keep up! Best wishes from Petersfield Resources Committee. Donation by Petersfield School 25/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi Bev, sorry about the lack of gift aid - couldn't work it out! Anyway - Good luck and have fun! Donation by Paul Knighton 25/06/09  

£10.00

Best of luck with the trip- all the hard work will be worth it. From everyone at the Duke of Wellington, Willingham Donation by Fran Gilgallon 25/06/09  

£20.00

Good luck from all at Houghton Primary! Donation by Georgina Young 01/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hey lady, you are an inspiration - go girl! xx Donation by Beccy and Marc 27/05/09  

£15.00

and I complain on a 25k bike ride! Well done. Donation by Carol Shaw 06/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Superwoman!! Good luck!! Donation by Lynda Scott 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very impressive (considering the landscape...) - Best of luck! Donation by Catherine Rawlings 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wishing you lots of good luck Donation by Trish & Sam the cat! 08/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Bev - Go fo it! What an outstanding attitude. Very proud of my I.P. Donation by Rob, Tash, Chloe and Alex 31/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Bev! Donation by Emma Grant 30/03/09  

£5.00

Good luck - Andy would like some wine and cheese when you're done xx Donation by Ceri & Andy 28/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

The gloves are off then! ;o) Go for it! Ex Donation by Elaine 26/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go big sis you can do it. Donation by Jason and Amy 22/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy the ride! x Donation by Daphne & Alan Watson 21/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We have admired your stength and resilience! We know that your determination and fun loving spirit will carry you through every mile!! love always xxx Donation by Em, Rob and Jake 21/03/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well and you enjoy it! Donation by Helen Mould 17/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

After this you will have no problem in coping with me at a mutual school's finance meeting! Donation by Rob C 17/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope the weather is good! Don't know how you will get all that wine back on your bike though! Donation by James Butler 17/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I'm so proud to be your friend! Donation by Alice Gallagher 15/03/09  

£14.00

Wow, what a challenge and what a superstar! All the very best for the training and the ride. Donation by Anna White 13/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

There have to be easier ways to get to Paris. Good Luck! Donation by Philip Atkin 12/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You go girl! Pete, the chip van's in Willingham Thursday nights so stock up xxxx Donation by Helen, Russ, Zac & Cara 11/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wow, That's amazing! It makes my legs weak just thinking about it. The very best of luck. Balancing Barrington's budget will be a doddle after that! Donation by Wendy (from Barrington) 10/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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