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To Russia with Love - on a bionic ankle

Carol Graves is raising money for The Douglas Bader Foundation
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cycle russia · 17 June 2008

The Douglas Bader Foundation is a charity formed in1982. Our mission is to continue Douglas' work in conjunction with and on behalf of individuals with disability. ‘A disabled person who fights back is not disabled….but inspired' BADER GRANTS BADER BRAVES MITT KOALAA APPEAL .

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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page - and if you decide to sponsor me, that's even better !

This will be my first big challenge since my right ankle replacement surgery in Oct. 2007.    Cycle Russia is a 550 km journey from St Petersburg to Moscow, some of the cycling being Off-road.   The weather may be cold and/or wet, and we are travelling through rural Russia so conditions will be fairly basic.   Our group will be about 40 people, raising money for a variety of charities.    My Justgiving page is for The Douglas Bader Foundation, with whom I have done some memorable bike rides in the past with amputee friends.

My recent surgery and rehab has given me a very small insight into the personal experience of disability, albeit temporary, and how one has to fight to overcome it. So - please give generously so the Bader Foundation can help others.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Douglas Bader Foundation 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 now!

Donation summary

Total
£275.00
+ £77.56 Gift Aid
Online
£275.00
Offline
£0.00

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