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Land's End to John O' Groats - in Aid of The Army Benevolent Fund

Welcome to my fund raising page and thank you for your interest!

It is over!  Having set out from Land's End on Saturday 10th October, I reached John O' Groats on schedule on Monday 19th October at 4.30pm in a gale and driving rain. Apart from Rosemary the place was deserted, not even a seagull!

The distance was 922 miles covered in 10 days. No punctures, no breakdowns; it was a terrific adventure.

This was a solo bike ride, with Rosemary (plus Pippin the Jack Russell), providing admin back up with a campervan all aimed at raising money for the Army Benevolent Fund, whose aims are shown on the left of this page. It is the Soldiers' Charity. During FY 07/08 it paid out £2.2M in grants to charities supporting families in need, the disabled, children and the elderly and £2.3M in grants to individuals. The need to support the fund is probably greater than ever.

The route took me up through Cornwall and Devon, Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester, Telford, Chester, Liverpool, Preston, Kendal, Carlisle, Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Erskine Bridge (Glasgow), Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, Inverness, Tain, Wick and John O' Groats.

I do hope you will consider sponsoring me now that I have completed this epic venture!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me. The Army Benevolent Fund gets your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

However, if you would find it easier to write a cheque then please make it out to:

The Army Benevolent Fund and post it to me at:

Bower House, Bower Hinton, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6LG

Thank you so much for your support

Christopher Price

christophereprice@btinternet.com

Sorry for delay but Hawaii got in the way. Well done Chris, now what your New Years resolution. Well Done. Terry Donation by Terry Standing 17/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Chris Many Many Congratulations Well Done. Glad I found your site before it closes Best Wishes David Donation by David Griffith 03/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very well done! Fantastic achievement. Hope you make you target... Best wishes. Donation by Jody James 02/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Just a tiny top-up, instead of a bottle of bubbly, to congratulate you of such a heroic feat. Rosemary too! lots of love Joanna Donation by Joanna 01/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Col Chris - a great achievement!!! Donation by Stuart Samson 01/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A fantastic ride for a fantastic cause. Well done to you and the team. Donation by Jeremy Reid 31/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Brilliant effort, Christopher. I'll add a beer next time we meet. Donation by Jeremy 29/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

WELL DONE TO YOU AND YOUR SMALL BUT EFFECTIVE TEAM. SADDLE SORE??? Donation by tony mcmahon 28/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Christopher: Congratulations on an excellent effort. Steve Donation by Steve Duggan 28/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Christopher - an excellent cause Donation by Gordon Cochran 26/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Christopher. Sterling effort. Donation by Charles Hay 26/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Chris, didn't know you had it in you. Donation by Shirley Wilson-Chalon 25/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Fantastic man and well done to the back up too! Donation by Stroma Leith 24/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Roger Powell 23/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Christopher, You are on the road! Will try not to knock you down, good luck! Donation by Hughie Monro 13/10/09  

Go for it Christopher! Great stuff. Donation by Steve & Rachel 11/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Christopher, good luck and no opposing winds! Donation by Reiner 11/10/09  

£20.00

Susie told me all about your adventure, all the very best! Donation by Emma 09/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gerry & Caroline Donation by Gerhard J Mulder 07/10/09  

Good luck and watch out for the big puddles! Donation by Alan Hoar 03/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great cause and Good Luck Donation by John Goad 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Christopher Hats off to you for committing to this tremedous challenge in aid of the ABF. Good luck, Bydand and best wishes, Peter Donation by Peter Fox Linton 02/10/09  

Go Col Chris! Best Wishes for a sucessful ride Donation by Guy Astley-Jones 01/10/09  

Donation by Richard Holliday 28/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

My best wishes Donation by Douglas Connon 28/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Christopher! Donation by Louise Butler 25/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Christopher, and keep safe. Watch out for crossing pythons. Donation by Jamie Maitland-Makgill-Crichton 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Richard Horne 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Huw Morgan 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The very best of luck in this impressive challenge Rosemary.....and I hope Chris manages to keep up with you as well!! Donation by Jonathan Lee 17/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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