Nigel Watson is fundraising for Kirkwood Hospice

Nigel's "Biking 2 Belgium 4 Dad" Page

Biking 2 Belgium 4 Dad

on 18/09/2009

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Team members:

Nigel Watson, David Boulder

Raising money for

Kirkwood Hospice

Charity Registration No. 512987

Kirkwood Hospice provides specialist care for those people in Kirklees facing life-threatening illness, respecting individual needs and wishes and caring for each person to help them achieve the best possible quality of life. Families, friends and carers are offered additional support and help during the patient’s illness and in bereavement.

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Nigel Watson

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Raised so far: £2,300.00

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My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am Biking 2 Belgium in memory of my dad. I would really appreciate if you could sponsor me to help raise funds for Kirkwood Hospice, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

My father, Keith, died of cancer earlier this year. He spent several weeks in the wonderful care of the staff at Kirkwood Hospice. This made his passing a little easier to bear.
To honour Dads memory, a friend and I are cycling from the Hospice to Talbot House in Belgium. (www.talbothouse.be) Dad did many things in his life and one of these was his association with Toc H. (An organisation named after Talbot House and whose 'motto'; Building a fairer society by working with communities to promote friendship and service, confront prejudice and practice reconciliation...says it all )
Each year, Mum and Dad would spend a month as volunteer wardens at Talbot House, assisting visitors and travellers alike at all hours of the day and night ! We aim to arrive at Talbot House on the day of its annual Garden Party where a memorial service is to be held for Dad.
Those that knew Dad will know that he upheld the motto of Toc H by being a fair, decent and helpful man to all.
Dad was also a member of Gledholt Male Voice Choir, Probus, Colne Valley Museum and Lindley Methodist Church amongst other activities he enjoyed. He kept busy !!

I feel compelled to do something out of the ordinary to both remember my dad in my own way and also to raise money for a very worthwhile cause.
The photo shows Mum and Dad with their 3 grandchildren on their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Thanks for reading, please give generously and please remember to tick the Gift Aid box.

Nigel and Dave

	Well Done Nigel (and Jill & Jenna - the support crew) Donation by Howard & Janice 05/10/09	£53.00 + £14.95 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Peter Baines 18/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done to all of you for all your fundraising efforts. We're very proud to know all of you. Donation by The Hoults 17/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nigel ... it's a great thing to do! Donation by Ruth Blakeborough 16/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from The cheesy wineing gang. Donation by Call my Bluff 15/09/09	£650.00 + £183.33 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Nigel, I'll be thinking about you. Donation by Jack Hanson 15/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nigel - with best wishes from the Townends. Donation by Johnny Townend 15/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Nigel. Don't forget the map!!! Donation by Sally, Craig & Anna 13/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	All the best Nigel, hope it all goes well x Donation by Raz & Rachael 12/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Talk about blazing saddles!!! Good luck on your ride. Donation by The inlaws 09/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! A very worthy cause indeed! Donation by Helen Blakeborough 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck on your bike trip. Love From Helen and Libby Donation by Helen and Libby 06/09/09	£20.00
	GOOD LUCK, HAVE WE TO GET SOME MEDICAL INSURANCE IN PLACE SHARPISH. Donation by DANIEL O'HARA 02/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done to Genna on completing the Three Peaks and to Nigel may the wind be with you. Nick Donation by Nicholas Hampson 01/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck and stop counting those heartbeats Dave Donation by Carl Lee 25/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	In your dad's memory. He would be so proud of you all for all your fund raising efforts. Good Luck Donation by Chris and Carolyn 24/08/09	£25.00
	Have a safe journey and don't forget the repair kit - hope you don't need it. Donation by Pam Rowley 24/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good stuff! Donation by Floyd Merrison 19/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hurry up and get back in the saddle Dave Donation by 4th Earl of Kippax 18/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck guys ...just keep thinking of the grande Leffe waiting at the other end ! Donation by Nicholas Wakes 18/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK Donation by PAT AND BRIAN 15/08/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	travel safely Donation by Ian Hogley 08/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Nigel and I am sure it would be easier on 4 legs!!!! Donation by Alison, Nigel and Emily 07/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope you don't get too saddle sore!!! Donation by Robster 05/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Nige, you can do it! Donation by Andrea Lawton 04/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Dave & Nigel Best of luck, Enjoy Donation by Phil & Wendi 31/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nigel a really good cause Donation by nigel brook 30/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 29/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck wheelly-ing all the way to Belgium! (You promised?) Donation by Chad 28/07/09	£10.00
	Good luck Dave and Nigel on your epic trip. Donation by Anna Gaches 25/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,700.00
Offline donations:	£600.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£463.97

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