Jacqui O'Keeffe is fundraising for The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care

Changing Gears UK Ride 2005

Changing Gears

on 27/08/2005

This one fits me perfectly!

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Raising money for

The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care

Charity Registration No. 1017658

The Lavender Trust raises money specifically to fund Breast Cancer Care's innovative range of information and support services for younger women. Being diagnosed at a young age can be very isolating, and younger women often have specific concerns; services include publications, telephone and web-based support.

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Jacqui O'Keeffe

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Raised: 145%

Target: £2,770.00
Raised so far: £4,013.21

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My story

Hello from Jacqui O'Keeffe.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I am a breast cancer survivor, having been diagnosed at the age of 44, 2 weeks after my mother died of the disease. This experience was not all negative since it made me re-evaluate my life - hence my moment of madness in agreeing to participate in this ride. Some of you may be aware that I rode a motorbike for a number of years. I can no longer regard myself as a biker - in fact I now ride a scooter to work - but the chance of riding a Harley Davidson from London to Edinburgh was too good to miss!! Thank you Harley Davidson!

This bike ride is in memory of my mother and a way of saying thank you to Breast Cancer Care for all the help and support they gave me when I really needed it. I also want to support the Lavender Trust with their particular focus on young women as I have been shocked by the increasing numbers who are afflicted with this disease. The impact of the treatment, surgery, and absence from work can have a much more devastating effect on younger women and their families.

Please dig deep and sponsor me online!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Lavender Trust 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. Many thanks for your support.

	Well done jacqui! A great challenge for a great cause. Donation by Rachel Everall 26/09/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Anonymous 26/09/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Donation by Judith 19/09/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Paul Ashworth 14/09/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done, much love K&Txxx Donation by TerryH 07/09/05	£150.00
	Donation by Jen 02/09/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Charles Wood 30/08/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done ! Donation by Tas Voutourides 30/08/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Adam Pierce 30/08/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Full throttle, we need you back here Donation by Stephen Shergold 24/08/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, Jacqui Donation by Sam B 24/08/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by George Burn 23/08/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Your journey may not include highway number 19, but I'm in no doubt you're simply the best! Donation by Anonymous 22/08/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done! Ride safely! Donation by Suse Barthelmes 22/08/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very best wishes Donation by Anonymous 21/08/05	£28.21 + £7.96 Gift Aid
	Best of luck-great picture in the paper! Donation by Pauline McArdle 19/08/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck and remember no detours to Canada allowed! Donation by Virginia Bryant 19/08/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 19/08/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck and enjoy yourself Donation by Helen 19/08/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Deb Abernethy 19/08/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Malcolm Sharp 18/08/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	may the road rise to meet you Donation by Louise Murphy 18/08/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Easy Rider! Donation by Sally Rixon 18/08/05	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Have a great ride. Donation by Ellen 18/08/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by A & J 16/08/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Jacqui - enjoy it! Donation by Cathy Wilcox 16/08/05	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Anne Wright 10/08/05	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	brilliant adventure - enjoy it! Donation by Anonymous 10/08/05	£15.00
	drive carefully and come back safe! Donation by miranda 01/08/05	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Enjoy yourself - first Ting Tong Rider! Donation by Jane Ting Tong 31/07/05	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,513.21
Offline donations:	£500.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£902.06

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