On my bike for NDCS in Namibia
Page creator: caroline kehoe
Event: Namibia Desert Bike Ride
Event Date: 23rd Mar 2007
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not quite in cycling gear here!
About my charity : The National Deaf Children's Society The National Deaf Children's Society
NDCS is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. We represent the interests and campaign for the rights of all deaf children and young people from birth to independence. NDCS believes that the family is the most important influence on a deaf child's development. NDCS supports the deaf child through the family as well as directly supporting deaf children and young people themselves.
Charity Registration No 1016532
Fundraising target:  £3,200.00
Donations so far:  £ 3,520.00
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Hi! and thanks for coming to the site!!!

As you can see... I've reached the minimum fundraising target... but don't let that stop you donating! I want to raise as much as I possibly can for the NDCS! :o)

Those of ye who know me well know how much I like to talk! Even though I listen as well, it was only recently that I discovered how much of a gift hearing is.

In April 2006, I went temporarily deaf as a result of a misdiagnosed ear infection... and subsequently tried to decipher words from a mixture of lip reading and vibrations. It's only when you actually step into someone's shoes that you can get a feeling for what dealing with this could be like on an ongoing, and permanent, basis... and personally, it's made me think alot more about something I just took for granted. We really don't appreciate something fully until we lose it.

So?!? What can we do about it?!

Well, I can get on my bike for one, and raise some money for a very deserving charity! And you!? You can get behind me in the figurative sense (though I dare say I wouldn't mind a push or two through the desert from time to time!!!)

Between 23 Mar 2007 - 01 Apr 2007, I'll be cycling about 400kms from Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park... Camping out in the desert with lions and elephants for company!!! I'll be seriously grubby and rugged by the end of the challenge!!! :o) And not at all like the picture top left!

As always, I'll be paying my way in the event, as I don't want you to pay for a "holiday" for me! I am going to put £1000 of my own money into the kitty, so that the money raised goes towards the charity itself, where it's needed.

So... although I would love to see you in person, for a chat or maybe at one of the fundraising nights I'll be holding, you can also donate through this site.

It's simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The National Deaf Children's Society 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!

www.carolinebikingnamibia.com is up and running, so check back in April to see some pics and read the travelogue about the whole thing!!!

Thanks again for helping! And watch this space!

Caroline

 
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Geoff CE 03/04/2007 £50.00 £14.10 A marvellous acheivement. Well done you 
Aaron Bell 23/03/2007 £30.00 £8.46  
Steve, Annette & Millie 16/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Cal - You are clearly mad but doing an amazing thing - again ! Hope there's no cobblestones ! xxx 
Binga 22/02/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Sorry I'm so late with my sponsorship - bad girl! Good luck honey and have a fab time. Px 
Cathy Bushe 13/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Caroline - have a great time!! 
Olga 10/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 good luck! 
Dublin Damo 30/01/2007 £20.00 n/a hey Caroline, good luck in the cycle, this is my brother Damien giving you a bit of support, Ruth 
Red 30/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 FINALLY! I got round to it! Good luck with the trip!! 
anonymous 29/01/2007 £100.00 n/a  
Chris & Christina 27/01/2007 £40.00 £11.28 Sorry we can't make it to the Bond party but hope u have a great night and raise loads of dosh! 
Candy 23/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck & I'm looking forward to winning the diamond!!! 
Maire Ni 21/01/2007 £30.00 n/a The adventures of Caroline continue. Take care. Hope you can outcycle all thise rhinos etc! 
Andy & Elsa 18/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck and have a great time 
Mr Liepins 17/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Would you like a choccy biccy? 
Darryl 17/01/2007 £20.00 n/a I know you will love Namibia! Have fun Cal!  
Sheila 15/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Go Cal!!! Wishing you the best of luck and have fun!! 
Nuhar 04/01/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck and have fun in Namibia! :) Sorry I can't make the Diamonds party. I'll be in SA 
Homer J 03/01/2007 £200.00 n/a  
Steve K 31/12/2006 £50.00 £14.10  
Sanjeet 04/12/2006 £25.00 £7.05 Go..girl..go.....go get the jackfruit! All the best...ride safely 
Segolene 26/11/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Great initiative! And what energy you put into it! It's sooo impressive! All the best! xxx  
closeanne 11/11/2006 £20.00 n/a best of luck cal, bring me back an elephant 
Patrick Openshaw 07/11/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Hi Cal, Why are you putting £1000 of your own money as these events are no holiday? 
George 06/11/2006 £7.00 £1.97 Woowoo!! Go Cal!! xxx 
Nettie 06/11/2006 £20.00 n/a Hi Cal, as always your constant energy scares me but wishing you best of luck. You're a trooper! 
Simon Hughes 02/11/2006 £50.00 £14.10 Finally got round to answering all the emails I received whilst in Germany! Good luck Sis! 
Maxime 31/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64 All the best, Fighting Irish! 
Ruth 19/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64 Fair play to you Caroline! Keep those legs going....think of the tigers and lions behind you! 
cricrotta 05/10/2006 £20.00 £5.64  
Robin n Graeme 05/10/2006 £50.00 £14.10 You go girl. Everyone should support you generously cos you're paying for the holiday bit yourself. 
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*Total donated online: £1,037.00
Amount raised offline: £2,483.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £176.85
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