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Hi there,

We are doing the London to Brighton Bike Ride on 21 June 2009, Father's day, in loving memory of the most brilliant man, the late, great Leo Anthony Paul Fivey.

Leo suddenly and most unexpectedly passed away at The Manor House Leisure Centre, Killadeas on Saturday 21st February 2009, aged just 61. He suffered a heart attack not showing any signs of illness at all. He lived and loved life at the family home on Boa Island, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

Leo is very sadly missed by all the family and many friends. His wise words and advice were and indeed still are an inspiration to many many people.

Leo was the fittest 61 year old we knew and his life centred on fitness, sport and healthy living but most importantly, family. He is the best husband, father and coach you can ever imagine, a man decades ahead of his time.

We are all so shocked but we have so many memories that will mean Leo will live on forever in our hearts.

We are doing this bike ride for Leo on Father's day and just 2 days after what would have been his 62nd birthday. He was a wonderful man who would do anything for anyone and is a sadly missed husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend.

He often talked about doing this ride so we are doing it for him this year.

The Manor House, where Leo died did NOT have a defibrillator which may have saved him as Leo was still relatively young and very fit indeed. Maybe one day all fitness and leisure clubs and sports teams will have a defibrillator on site. We hope to raise enough money to fund the placement of a defibrillator at the Manor House Hotel and reduce the chances of this happening to another family.

We hope that what has happened to us will not happen to anyone else. 

 

A bouquet of wonderful memories

Sprayed by a million tears

If only God could have spared him for just a few more years

We love and miss you Leo very very much

Thanks to everyone for your support

Karen, Daniel and Carl

UPDATE: Final prep is now taking place as we are not far from the big day. Many thanks to those who have donated, we have exceeded our target but let's see how much more we can raise. Please pursuade as many others to donate as you can. Thank you all so much. Take care and all the best...... London to Brighton here we come!!

POST EVENT: WE DID IT!!! Just a quick update to let you all know that we did it. The best Husband, Dad and coach was with us the whole way. We are certain that he was laughing at Carl's puncture after only 8 miles but he was with us all day long and helped us to the finish!! Rod wasn't joking either, it took more than a bit of luck to get up THAT hill.... Hopefully we can put some pictures from the day on here soon, watch this space. This website is live until September so there is still plenty of time to donate if you haven't already done so. Thanks for all your kinds messages and support to help us through a very tough day.

New pictures have now been added, we hope you enjoy them.... We now have over £1500 which is great, thank you all so much. That shouldn't stop us donating though, the website is still active and it all counts....

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Well done Dan, ive managed eventually to get through and donate!! x Donation by Nicky Knight 27/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry it’s late but I bet you completed the cycle ride. Was a privilege to have met your Dad, he was a top man. Donation by Titch Jude 02/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to the 3 of you...Hope you all make it x Donation by Helen Fivey 19/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck folks, a fitting tribute to Leo. You have all the support of the Gallagher Family. Donation by John Gallagher 19/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a safe journey I know you will do it. Take care best of luck. God bless from The ex ROCK APE Donation by Jollygeorge 19/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best my friend! x Donation by E Emberton 18/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy! Donation by Seonaid 18/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a wonderful thing to do, enjoy your day. With best wishes Lorraine. Donation by Lorraine Ratcliffe 18/06/09  

£15.00

Hope your ride goes well, a wonderful thing to do in memory of Leo. Donation by Tom and Ali Beaumont 17/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck to all three of you. I am very proud of you all as Leo would be and always was Love Mum & Nan x Donation by Lilian Thompson 17/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

saw your appeal in the newsletter - how very sad. i so admire what you're doing and can't imagine how sh ocking this would be.best wishes Amanda T Donation by Amanda Toner - fitness 1st member 16/06/09  

£10.00

What a brilliant idea good luck and best wishes, Trish, Alex and Lauren. Where is the start of the race as I would like to see you off. Donation by patricia fivey 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Carl - I hope you enjoy the day and complete the ride with a smile on your face. Donation by Simon Covell 16/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck and God Bless, we will be thinking of you all x Donation by Neville Fivey & Seanne 15/06/09  

£30.00

good luck to you all Donation by brian thompson 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best on the ride. A superb way to show respect for those things that Leo cherished in life. Donation by Paul Davison 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Leo will be looking down pushing every peddle with you. Best of luck. God bless. Donation by Kieran Fivey 15/06/09  

£20.00

Good luck! Donation by Peter Fivey 15/06/09  

£70.00

What a greate thing to do! Good luck. Donation by Gareth Cadden 15/06/09  

£20.00

What a wonderful thing to do in Leo's memory. I have no doubt he would be very proud. Best of luck to you all and hope you get a great day for it. Donation by The Trimbles 14/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A great idea and on the most appropriate of days. Good luck. Donation by Tony Matheson 14/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We wish you the best of luck in your bike ride.We believe in you & know you will do well. Lots of lovex Donation by The Löfgren family 13/06/09  

£40.00

What a wonderful thing to do in memory of your Dad - he sounds like a great man. Good luck Dan x Donation by Vanessa Ball 12/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great Idea on a memorable day. Heart attacks can come with no warning, it was a shock to me I had one at age 38. Donation by Dave Carr 11/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Superzig will be thinking of you at the Olympic Triathlon & be glad of doing just 40k on the bike. Pedal ya pistons Mr 1,2,3,4,5y! Xx Donation by Clare Rigby 09/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy the day and good luck on Ditchling Common, you'll need it.... Only kidding, great tribute to Leo. Donation by Rod & Sam 09/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Brilliant Idea - hope it goes well Donation by Lesley and John 08/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Keep pedalling Donation by The Wymans 07/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

For my kid brother Donation by Teresa Maguire 07/06/09  

£15.00

For a good cause and a great man! Donation by Martin Boon 07/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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