Raised: 109%
Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,085.00
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My story

 

I DID IT!!!!!!! Read my report HERE.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I don't ask for sponsorship very often, mainly because I feel it's cheeky to ask for money to do something your going to do anyway!  So when a challenge came along that I really wasn't sure about it seemed like a perfect opportunity.

I am sure most people know about the London to Brighton Bike Ride (if not then I'm sure you can work it out) well last year a handful of very fit people did it on skates [1] and this year I aim to do it too!  According to the official London to Brighton Bike Ride site [2] it's 54 miles so just over two marathons ... VERY hilly marathons as you have to cover the north and south downs!

Apologies to the BHF that organise the London to Brighton Bike Ride but I have chosen to support the Rocky Appeal run by Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.  In September 2000 my grandfather died of cancer.  There are a number of cancer charities however he was looked after wonderfully by St Mary's Hospital in Portsmouth who are currently attempting to raise £2 million for a cancer laboratory.

I have not signed up for the official event, this is for four reasons.  Firstly, the event is very geared to bikes, I feel there may be issues trying to cross the start line on skates.  Secondly, the entrance fee is £28 which I have chosen to donate directly to the charity.  Thirdly, it means I can set off early and beat the rush.  Lastly, if it rains I will not be skating, the hills would just be too dangerous!  I will however set myself another challenge to make up for it.

I don't know how practical it is but I would welcome company on the day, either on skates or on bikes.  I don't know how easy it will be to stay together but we can catch up on the stops :-)

Donating through this site is simple, fast, secure and if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.  If you can't or don't want to donate money here or wish to donate once I have completed it then please feel free to contact me through Camberley Skaters.

Thank you so much for your support.

Dan (Dogsbody)

[1] Read a report from a skater that did it last year and he is a speed skating coach!
[2] Official London to Brighton Bike Ride site

Donation by Sarah 23/07/07  

£25.00

Here's the doubling of my donation for the fancy dress! Donation by Martin Humphreys 16/07/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Martin Drake 07/07/07  

£20.00

'cos you did it in fancy dress Donation by Frannybee 05/07/07  

£10.00

weel done- sorry I didn't get round to this sooner! Donation by Gareth Wakefield 02/07/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I know you have more money to come but you are so close to £1000 :-) Donation by Brian Benton 24/06/07  

£7.00

Been meaning to do it for ages...sorry for the delay ! And well done! Donation by lemmings_sister 22/06/07  

£10.00

Well done! Should have done this earlier. hope the feet have recovered. enjoy the next event! Donation by lemming's parents 21/06/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations Dan ! That was a great achievement. Well Done !! Donation by Jeremy Brown 20/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Mick & Jane 18/06/07  

£10.00

Cheering you on from Canada! Donation by Laoghaire 17/06/07  

£20.00

Best of luck! Donation by Anonymous 16/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by miscellaneous 16/06/07  

£15.00

Go Dan. Have a great skate. Donation by MCS & Sapphire 16/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Take care & have a great day Donation by anon 14/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck on the hills Donation by imogen 09/06/07  

£10.00

A worthy cause - best of luck! Donation by Sheila Griffin 28/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Dave & Jane 20/05/07  

£20.00

Donation by Richard Johnson 19/05/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Maybe see you out training but if not - best of luck with the event and reaching your total!! Donation by Dan Solo 17/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope all goes well Donation by Ivor 13/05/07  

£5.00

Have a great day , Jo can do it next year!! Donation by Elliot's Dad 23/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Keith and Maureen 10/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Joy 08/04/07  

£5.00

Hope that all goes well and the weather is good. I will be thinking of you. Donation by anonynanny 08/04/07  

£54.00 + £15.23 Gift Aid

As the song goes....Rolling Rolling Rolling, gotta keep on Rolling....Rawhide or is it RawFEET !! Go Donation by Red 06/04/07  

£54.00 + £15.23 Gift Aid

Can't think of a one-liner that includes 'get your skates on!', so all I can say is: best of luck. Donation by Tony Duffy 03/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

enjoy those rolling hills! Donation by Steve (_zz) Walsh 03/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best of luck Dan, don't forget to take some water Donation by Kamlesh Tank 02/04/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck! enjoy the downhill stretches! Hope to get to see you on the day! Donation by Alun and Diane 02/04/07  

£54.00 + £15.23 Gift Aid
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