Chris Connolly is fundraising for The Benevolent

Chris Connolly's Fundraising Page

Mentzendorff Calais-Beaune Cycle Challenge

on 31/05/2009

This really is not a bowl of cherries!!

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Raising money for

The Benevolent

Charity Registration No. 1023376

The Benevolent Society was founded in 1886 to make a real difference to the daily lives of those who have worked in the drinks industry and now need help. Today, it helps more than 500 people from across the industry, providing financial grants, sheltered accommodation, care home facilities and support.

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Chris Connolly

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Raised: 88%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £875.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

On May 31st 9 of us are setting off to ride the 600 km from Calais to Beaune by midday Friday June 5th - at the age of 49, I promise you that this is no mean feat.

It is in aid of our Wine Trade charity "The Benevolent" which, in a very low profile but very real way makes a huge difference to the lives of numerous people who have worked in the drinks industry and now need help. For more information see www.thebenevolent.org.uk.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Wine And Spirit Trades Benevolent Society 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!

	Best of luck - just try to stay on the bike xx Donation by Nicky Hopkins 03/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Just get to the end Donation by Paul Shinnie 01/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck and I look forward to catching up when you return. Donation by Louise Armstrong 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hats off to you Chris, we wish you better weather than last year and no nasty chaffing! Donation by Mark Sammons 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	fly like the wind Donation by Maggie and Richard 21/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	£1 per 10 km, £1 per day. Best wishes Donation by Francis & Hilary Pearson 17/04/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Do you know anywhere where you could get some decent wine to put in the saddle bag? Donation by Vintner Systems Ltd 16/04/09	£25.00
	Perhaps next year you should do it on a donkey. If only you could win one. Prizes for the best name!! Donation by Chris Ward PCWC 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope the french fishermen don't get in the way - good luck! Donation by Anonymous 16/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope the weather is better this year Donation by Julian Rowett 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Wineman 15/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Greg Morrall 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Of course I would love to join you, but the old war wound... Donation by Tony Schendel 14/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Terry Furnivall 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by gary spruce 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't sit in the wheels on a wet day! Donation by Laurie Scott 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck ! Donation by Winebox Co Ltd 14/04/09	£100.00
	i'd rather be watching Palace ! good luck Chris and well done ! Donation by Chris Porter 14/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Carl Rostrup 13/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Barmy get! Donation by Simon Greenfield 13/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck m8:) Donation by Ian Charles 11/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£515.00
Offline donations:	£360.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£104.36

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