Having been invited to the Cerebral Palsy Sport Awards in Nottingham earlier this year I was very honoured to receive the CP Sport Fundraiser of the Year 2008 Award. A few wines later and the next fund raising challenge appeared!!
I’m now about to attempt a 300 mile cycle ride from Bude to Nottingham on 3rd to 8th October – on my own but I have some friends joining me en route – everyone's welcome! This is in memory of my little nephew Howie who had Cerebral Palsy and was the most lovely boy you could imagine and who I know is watching everything I attempt!
This will be 6 weeks intensive training as my bike has only just surfaced from the darkest corners of the shed. I’ve had to remember how to ride a bike again and have realised this will also affect other areas of my life – even with a female friendly saddle!!
If anyone would like to come and join me, and share the pain, I’d really appreciate the company – or just come and cheer me on or meet me for a well earned drink at the end of each day!
Link to my route is here: http://www.cpsport.org/fundraisingsponsorship/bikerides.shtml
The following events are happening before and along the way if you want to join me:
16 Sept - An evening with Annie O - clairvoyant/medium - at my house!
1 October - Quiz Night at Bay View Inn, Bude - 7.30 for 8pm - http://www.bayviewinn.co.uk/
6 October - Quiz Night at The West End Pub, Stratford upon Avon - 7 for 7.30pm
CP Sport provides opportunities for people of all ages, like Howie, to have fun and develop mobility and self-confidence through sport. Being able to participate in sport makes such a difference to those who suffer from this disability. The charity provides sporting opportunities from grass-roots to elite performance and members of the charity have won more Paralympic medals than any other organisation. Cerebral Palsy Sport's work is life changing and gives many people the opportunity to build life long friendships with others who understand their difficulties.
Any sponsorship for what will be quite an effort for a non cyclist like myself will be so appreciated by CP Sport and will be a tremendous help for all they try to achieve. To find out more please take time to have a look at their website http://www.cpsport.org/ and see the great work they are doing.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
If you think you can join me along the route and have an equally sore behind, give me a ring on 07971 590204.
See you in Nottingham on the 8th October if you’re near there...
Thanks so much for your support.
Mogsy xxx
