Raised: 76%
Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £15,130.00
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting the Coast to Coast fundraising page.

The Armed Forces Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to the men and women of the United Kingdom Armed Forces (Regular and Reserve) killed on duty or as an act of terrorist action since the Second World War.


The stone circle bears the names of 16,000 service personnel who have died since 1945.  There is room for 15,000 more names to be carved on the Portland stone walls of the memorial.


Earlier this year the National Memorial Arboretum requested help with regards to transportation around the 150 acre site.  Many of the thousands of visitors who call to pay their respects are unable  to  freely wander around the site due to age or grief.


Nine members from the golfing community, centred around Burhill Golf and Leisure, have joined forces with the aim to raise £20k to purchase  four 6 seater Club Car transportation vehicles  which can be used by the National Memorial Arboretum.  They are planning  to complete a sponsored cycle along the arduous 150 mile Coast to Coast route from Whitehaven to Tynemouth between Friday 15th and Sunday 17th August 2008. 

We  are  asking for your  kind support to reach our team target of £20k.  With your help we can make a significant contribution to the National Memorial Arboretum. 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The National Memorial Arboretum 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 me and the team now!  Thank you!

There's no shame in using stabilisers. My 5-year-old will happily lend you hers, if you need them! Donation by Gary Firkins 30/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! Donation by Steve Hart 30/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Nice planning chaps; 1 day riding and 2 days on the quayside in Newcastle Donation by Giles Wardle 30/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fix some sponsered golf and I'll join you. Donation by George Oldham 29/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Take your clubs with you! Great effort for a worthy cause. Peter Donation by Bank of Ireland 28/07/08  

£50.00

Colin, Andy, kevin and team...... good luck with the ride, however i guess your drinking arm my be more tired than your legs!!! Donation by Daniel Hodson 28/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you do not get too much of a sore Bum Donation by Roy Mayes 28/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Only sorry I'm not with you! Donation by Mike Parrott 25/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

3 days guys...is that pace not a little leisurely...best of luck with it!!! Donation by Simon Doyle 25/07/08  

£25.00

Have a great ride, enjoy the Old Coach Road! Donation by David & Lyn Williamson 24/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Anthony LoPinto 23/07/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good luck to Colin and the Team Donation by David & Margaret Warren 22/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You’ve allocated 3 days for this, I’m still at a loss to know what you’re planning to do with the two free days :-) – good luck Donation by Mark Harries - ALE 22/07/08  

£750.00

We hope everything goes well, ride safely Donation by Kelvin McGowan 22/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Godd Luck Colin & the team. A Great cause. Tom & Liz Keaveny Donation by Tom Keaveny 21/07/08  

£20.00

Enjoy Hadrians Wall Donation by Tim Sykes 21/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Prestige Purchasing 21/07/08  

£50.00

Good luck Colin and the rest of the team! Sure you will all enjoy a celebration beer after! Karen Donation by Karen Lonergan 21/07/08  

£25.00

Good luck for a great cause. Donation by Braemar Golf 21/07/08  

£50.00

Good luck everybody from Greens and Tees construction and may be keep some sudocrem handy. Donation by Michael (Fred) Green 18/07/08  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Great cause - Best of luck, Phil Lewin Donation by GPSi Europe 18/07/08  

£50.00

Good luck. Great cause. Donation by Arwyn Hughes 18/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Jonathan and good luck to you all Donation by Mike Pomfret 17/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to all of you on this excellent adventure - Tony Jones Donation by Lektronix Ltd 17/07/08  

£500.00

Good luck & ride safe!! Donation by Bill McFarlane 16/07/08  

£50.00

We are the lucky ones who have never been asked to serve! Donation by Kevin Young 16/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A great idea. Take care and ride safely Donation by Laurence Pithie 15/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Guys Donation by Zubin Maini 15/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wish you good luck! Donation by Teo Denchev 15/07/08  

£20.00

Good luck! Donation by Southern Golf 15/07/08  

£150.00
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  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £624.74

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