dan holmes is fundraising for Cornwall Hospice Care

dan holmes's Fundraising Page

Ironman Lanzarote

on 23/05/2009

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Raising money for

Cornwall Hospice Care

Charity Registration No. 1113140

Cornwall Hospice Care provides care and support throughout Cornwall, for people living with life-threatening illnesses, their families and carers, not only in our two hospices - St Julia’s in Hayle and Mt Edgcumbe in St Austell - but also in outreach centres across the county. Last year, nearly 500 people benefited from over 7,400 bed days, receiving treatment to alleviate pain and control symptoms. The care given to patients and their families is provided free of charge, but costs us over £5 million annually (£10 a minute). Only 13% of this is funded by the government which means that we rely heavily on the generous support of the general public, donations, challenges and fundraising events. All the money we raise stays in Cornwall.

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dan holmes

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Raised: 183%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £3,650.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

On 23rd May 2009 I will be competing in my first Ironman event in Lanzarote. Its known as being the toughest of the worlds Ironman events, starting with a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride complete with 2500m of climbing, and finishing with a 26.2 mile marathon.

Since it began as a challenge between a group of Navy Seals, the Ironman has grown to become one of the most recognized endurance events, and I'll be competing against 1300 other triathletes from all over the world.

I'm raising money for Conwall Hospice Care. The aim of Cornwall Hospice Care is to provide the highest quality care to alleviate pain and distressing symptoms for people with life-threatening illness, and to offer practical, emotional and spiritual support to them, their family and their carers. Their service is free of charge to the patient, though their charity status means that they rely heavily on financial and voluntary support from the general public (80 percent of our costs have to be met from voluntary sources).

It would be massively appreciated and would mean lot if you could support this charity while I prepare for this challenge, so please help me support this cause!!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cornwall Hospice Care 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!

Dan

	Absolute Legend mate. Tremendous months long effort - totally deserve it - glad you enjoyed it! Apologies for being so late! Donation by Ben Trend 28/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 23/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A HUGE congrats - what a major achievement Dan! And to have raised so much for such a good cause too. Good Karma heading your way for sure. Donation by Kelly & Luca Pietrangeli 11/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Now get a life...and a woman Donation by Peter Miller 04/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done, Dan. Donation by Jane Slater 03/06/09	£100.00
	You must be mad BUT what an achievement!! Congratulations! Donation by Joey 31/05/09	£30.00
	well done Donation by Malcolm & Ali G 30/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations.Well done Dan Donation by Auntie Val 29/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Jolly good show! Donation by claire bradley 27/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Dan!!! Donation by Lena & Jason Taylor 26/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Dan ! Donation by Vicki Parnell 26/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck ! Donation by ann hall 21/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Victoria Stael von Holstein 20/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I still remember beating you in two legs of our 1st triathlon!! You've come along way since then buddy, sorry we can't be there. Donation by Ben + Debs 17/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I can't even bear to think about it. Good luck! Donation by Kate W-S 15/05/09	£30.00
	Good luck Dan Donation by Nicky Scotts 14/05/09	£25.00
	looking forward to hearing how well you've done! Donation by Sophie 13/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	dan, i am so proud of you and i can't wait to be there to cheer you on! you will be amazing as always. lots of love from the girl in your life xxx Donation by Grace Fairbairn 13/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Yes, but can you boil an egg?! Heaps of luck from your very proud sister X Donation by Kirsty Holmes 12/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Dan. I can think of nothing worse! Donation by debs rochford 12/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Dan! Donation by Elisabeth Aschim 12/05/09	£30.00
	Go for it, Dan Donation by Tom and Debbie Mackay 12/05/09	£150.00
	Best of luck from the Poles.Look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Simon Pole 12/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!! Donation by Ali Napier 12/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Wishing you all the best. Donation by Wendy and Duncan Riefler 12/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	glad it's you and not me! Donation by Sally P 12/05/09	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	I'm sure you'll do great and have some fun too! Donation by Kelly McLain 12/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Richard K-S 11/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	we will all be cheering you on on 23rd May back at FIT..........enjoy! Donation by Sandra Dennis 11/05/09	£50.00
	It's going to be big pain! When you're hurting, just think of your favourite Haddaway tune and you'll be going again in no time. Donation by Paul and Vikki 27/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,500.00
Offline donations:	£150.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£765.77

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