brian wyllie's Fundraising Page
Page creator: brian wyllie
Event: France Cycle 2008
Event Date: 24th Jun 2008
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About my charity : Children's Hospice Association Scotland, (CHAS) Children's Hospice Association Scotland, (CHAS)
The Children's Hospice Association Scotland, (CHAS) provides respite care, terminal care and bereavement support to families who have a child or children who will sadly die before they reach adulthood. Rachel House in Kinross is Scotland’s first children’s hospice, opened in March 1996 and Robin House in Balloch opened in 2005
Charity Registration No SC 019724
Fundraising target:  £5,000.00
My donations to date:  £ 5,730.00
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Hello,

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. This summer I am going to try and cycle from Dunkirk to Capestang. The trip is around 850 miles and the idea is to do it in 14 days with 3 rest days. I am already focussing on the rest days. I am cycling with 6 others and there will be 2 drivers for the support vehicle. If you want to know more about then trip visit our blogsite which is http://francecycle2008.blogspot.com

Obviously the real reason for this lunacy can be put down to my mid life crisis which seems to be gathering momentum rather than slowing down. However it would be great if I could raise a bit of money for a very good charity at the same time. I know I am being very optimistic at setting a target at £5,000 however not as optimistic as cycling 850 miles in 14 days in the searing heat of France in June and July.  14 days which includes 3 rest days...did I mention that already? The picture is of me practising for the rest days! There will be 3 of them!

Anyway apart from the odd half marathon years ago I have not raised any money for charity. As for my cycling pedigree well before September 2006 I hadnt been on a bike since I was on my paper round at school during the mid 1970's!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children's Hospice Association Scotland, (CHAS) will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Update 20th June 2008

Well the day is fast approaching. I have not had the best of weeks as far as preparation goes but that is another story!

I am overwhelmed at the level of sponsorship people have contributed. Everyone will be thanked individually but I just though I would post a big thank you on this site

THANK YOU

We leave on Sunday and start the pedal on Tuesday 24th I understand the intention is that the blog site will be updated as we go along if anyone wants to keep track of things!

Anyway well done to all my sponsors

Yours in lycra!

Brian
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
derek mccrindle 30/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 remeber sudocream for all your sore bits! 
Howard & Lynne 30/06/2008 £15.00 £4.23 If only AUFC had your drive! Well done Cutty Sark! 
Johnboy 25/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I hope you get through the dope test! 
Eileen's other half 23/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Hope your back holds out never mind your bum. Luck n hope your rest days are as good as you're anticipating. Linda 
Hugh Gallagher 23/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Having witnessed your cycling prowess I hope youa re a better lover than cyclist. 
Robert & Jeanne 22/06/2008 £100.00 n/a cant think of any comments about rest days or a sore arse 
Craig, Emma & Timmy 22/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Will look out for you as we fly to Marseille on Thurs 26th. Enjoy the rest days 
james and jan wyllie 22/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Just amke sure all the cycling doesn't ruin your golf handicap ... enjoy the experience. Look ofrward to hearing all about it later. 
Jean & Doug 21/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Good luck .... some mid-life crisis!! ;-) 
Eileen Harkins 20/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck and remember lots of sun cream! And try to be sensible at least while you're on the bike. Have fun and take care x  
Richard & Evelyn McKirkle 20/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 good luck and dry weather 
Stewart Wyllie 20/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, u'll need it! 
Gary Hale 19/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 I have heard that copius amounts of red wine makes the long steep hills easier to cope with 
Gillian Mackay 18/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Very impressed - good luck! 
Katie 18/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Happy Fathers Day! Only joking I will get you something else! Good luck xxx 
Andrew Duncan 18/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 It's not really a sponsor - its all the money I have saved in the past year from George buying lunch. Its all downhill from here! 
GMK 18/06/2008 £240.00 £67.69 MONTY CARLO OR BUST 
mot station 17/06/2008 £200.00 n/a will you not be too uncomfortable cycling in the womens underwear that you normally wear, jack said watch the sussies don;t get caught on the pedals 
Alan Cunningham 17/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Remember mayonnaise - it's good for being saddle sore - so i'm told!!! 
Frances Corbett 14/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 from an Ayr O.I.R. member.Good luck  
Steph 13/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Do all these people know that you arent taking part in the cycle and you are just keeping the money!!! 
anon 13/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 ;-) 
Ian McDonald 10/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 The last 849 miles will be the worst, Bon chance mon ami 
Hugh & Helen Wilson 09/06/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good luck Brian! 
Annie McGuire 09/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Flattery will get you everywhere Brian! Best of luck 
Derek Hendry 05/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Could you not just hitch a ride in Pat's motor home ? Good luck and I hope you don't wear out to many pairs of shorts ! 
Craig Wyllie 04/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Remember to take your Cycling Proficiency Badge from the 60's just incase your stopped by the French Police 
Fishers Services Ltd 04/06/2008 £50.00 n/a Good luck!! 
Drew Lambert 03/06/2008 £40.00 n/a The flying finn indeed. 
Claire Wyllie 03/06/2008 £10.00 n/a Good Luck Dad!! xx 
Helen Wyllie 01/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 This is your birthday pressie and Christmas gift all in a oner!! I'll look out for the cyclist with his shirt out ! Good luck son.  
Lisa Letford 31/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 good on you, the farmer's tan will be something to behold!! 
Neil Mobley 30/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Wot a Wally!!! Dont forget the lubrication! 
Alastair Whiteside 30/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Great experience - enjoy the rest days 
Debra & David Woodyatt 28/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck & best wishes from all at fc cartons, more photo's of you in lycra!!!! 
Christine 28/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Bit drastic to get through your mid life crisis but what an achievement .....have fun! xxx 
Ronnie & Heather Auld 27/05/2008 £250.00 n/a Dont forget the saddle cream & keep pedalling, sure you will make it .  
David McManus 27/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Too much, too old! 
Paul Ross 27/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 That offer of my shorts still stands ! 
Blair 26/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Trust me, You won't be wanting to sit down on your rest days! 
Manus Quigg 23/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Brian 
Raymond Ferris 21/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Do you think you win it at the finish by a length,Good Luck mate.Hope all those rest days leading up to the race give you the advantage 
Shug, Audrey, Molly; Boab & Wendy 21/05/2008 £150.00 £42.31 Good luck - this must be about your third midlife crisis! 
Terri Gittens 20/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Mr W. I'm glad I've helped you prepare for your rest days with our time in The Lab and Rab Ha's! Very best of luck - THIGHS OF STEEL!!! Love Tx 
Gordon Fraser 20/05/2008 £100.00 n/a Good luck from all at Macdonald Hotels. 
Shaun Duncan 20/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 77 miles per day and 3 rest days ?? you'll be finished by lunch time each day. Use loads of vas.. Good luck. Daily progress texts would be humerous! 
Angus Lamont 19/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Don't get the Deep Heat mixed up with the Prep H  
scott braidwood 19/05/2008 £150.00 £42.31 Iwill donate another £50 if you come back with a picture of you and a French girl.....my money is safe then !! 
Pat Hynds 19/05/2008 £250.00 £70.51 looking forward to a refund(only kidding, sure you will make it!)would not like to be your bum after all those miles-or at any time for tat matter 
Rebeca Leslie 19/05/2008 £50.00 n/a Paper round 1970's... you sure not 60's??! only kidding! Good Luck from New Zealand! 
Sandy McRobbie 16/05/2008 £100.00 n/a Poor excuse for another holiday. Good Luck 
Roseanne McDonald 16/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 vas_y Brian, vas_y 
Paul Smith 16/05/2008 £100.00 n/a Good luck 
Colin MacRobbie 15/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Does France know whats coming, BW in lycra!!!! 
Giles Ward 14/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Brian - sounds like you may need it! 
Ian Christie 13/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 How many days are you away from the office 
Allan Mackenzie 13/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Brian 
Ray Sumner 12/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Bon Chance mon Ami! 
Jan and Rona Thompson 11/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Brian. We are available to help train for rest days. Beer chilling ready for our June(ish) party.  
Chester Studzinski 10/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 You are mad!!!!!!!!!! 
Brian Caplan 10/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Bonne Chance You will need it 
Denis Hubble 10/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Are you sure this is a good idea 
Balcombe Group PLC 09/05/2008 £425.00 n/a 50p-a-mile !!!!!! So keep pedalling !!! Good luck from all of us. 
Martin Shearer 08/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 I see you have the beers in already! 
Angelbond Ltd 08/05/2008 £200.00 n/a hope this will speed up our claim !!! 
Ian Bremner 08/05/2008 £100.00 n/a Best of luck! You'll need it seeing the shape you're in 
Zoe Hollins 08/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 You must be mad, but good luck! 
GEORGE MCKENDRICK 08/05/2008 £300.00 £84.62 Take an Ice pack for the Auld Hall and Tawse 
graeme faith 08/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 hope your cycling is better than your golf! 
Tony Caplan 08/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 There must be easier ways of raising money! 
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Amount raised offline: £940.00
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