Chris Partington is fundraising for Henshaws Society for Blind People

Chris Partington's Fundraising Page

Coast- Coast Challenge

on 16/05/2009

Chris & Eric

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Team members:

Chris Partington & Eric Lunt

Raising money for

Henshaws Society for Blind People

Charity Registration No. 221888

We enable people living with sight loss and other disabilities to build the skills and independence they need, to get the future they want. We support their family, friends and colleagues too. See things our way - www.henshaws.org.uk.

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Chris Partington

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Raised so far: £900.00

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My story

Well what can I say........I’ve set myself another challenge in aid of Henshaws Society for Blind People.

This year along with the support of my friend Eric we have decided to cycle from Bowness-on-Solway to Tynemouth on mountain bikes. We will be setting off at dawn and aim to complete this challenge by dusk.

Henshaws provided much needed support to my niece Beth when she was younger. All funds raised from this exciting and challenging event will go directly towards the Children’s and Families Service in Manchester.

As you can imagine life holds many challenges for children and young people with sight loss as they struggle to access opportunities that their sighted peers are able to take for granted. A lack of resources, understanding and support compounds the problem; isolation and exclusion are often the result. Children with sight loss often struggle on without proper support, lacking the friendships and facilities that would benefit their personal and social development. At Henshaws they aim to make a difference through the Children and Family Services.

I would really appreciate any support you offer, it really does mean a lot to me and all of the Children and Families that are supported by Henshaws

Once again many thanks for your support

Chris

	I saw your entry in the Gazette, Well done. Donation by Another lawyer 04/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Just seen you both in the LSG! Fantastic achievement, well done, both Donation by Hannah Reeves (Sacco Mann) 04/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done!! :-) Donation by Hannah 21/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fantastic result! Yours in admiration. Donation by Victoria Brandon 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	as promised very impressive - well done Donation by Helen Kinsey 18/05/09	£50.00
	I dont know who needs to be wearing the padded pants after our discussion the other evening! Enjoy the ride its all down hill now mate! Donation by Steve Holloway 15/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	its a bit further than the M/cr to B/pool but I am sure you will both succeed, good luck Donation by John Guest 15/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys. Looking forward to seeing the funny walks afterwards! Donation by Mike & Alice 15/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Two words. Padded pants. Donation by Lynne Muscroft 15/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Nice to see you're getting good media coverage. Front page of the metro, not bad. Will u have a local camera crew in toe?? Good luck to you both. Donation by H & Lynne 14/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A better alternative than watching Man U Donation by David Slack 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the chafing! Donation by Ralph & Suzy Kesteven 11/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	After the St John's Ambulance crew have finished with me, I'll be sure to send them your way. Donation by Chris Fox 11/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Lads. Top gear all the way!! Donation by Sue Sutcliffe 11/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done and good luck. Get some padding! Donation by Steve Hughes 08/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best Wishes & Safe Journey Donation by David Neesham 03/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Next time with a baby on your back! Donation by Rob Willsdon 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Ride like the wind! Donation by Martin Byrne 22/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Ian Drake 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	safe journey Donation by Natalie Webb-Riley 20/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good cause, mad idea I would think. Good luck. Donation by Annemarie 19/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Another mad idea for a good cause Donation by Mike Roe 16/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Gook luck, hope it doesn't rain! Donation by Rita & Jason McGucken 09/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well as "on your bike" has already been said, "break a leg!". Donation by suzanne cowan 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck to you both, a great cause. Donation by helen brown 07/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you both. It's a fantastic cause. Donation by Helen Bunker 03/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Remember !! I want to see the back wheels in the Solway Firth and front wheels in the North Sea and then I'll believe it. Preferably at low tides !! Donation by Roy Brown 02/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Paul Betesh 02/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck to you both! And the next challenge is....? Donation by Kate Barlow 02/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Go for it and good luck to you both Donation by Margaret Finnie 01/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£670.00
Offline donations:	£230.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£162.18

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