Raised: 16%
Target: £8,000.00
Raised so far: £1,277.15
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My story

 

Thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page.


My challenge is to raise £8,000 for Childline – the 24 hour helpline for children in danger or distress - an incredible and worthwhile cause. Every day ChildLine receives around 4,500 calls but due to lack of funds and resources is currently unable to answer around 2,000 of these.


I will be setting off in August 2008 for a 25 day endurance trip to all mainland member states of the European Economic Community, that's 24 countries in all! Covering some 9000 estimated miles, with a daily target of 400 miles, it will be one man and his bike, crossing borders and raising funds for what is a truly worthwhile cause.


Having completed a shakedown trip from my home in Cumbria to Gibraltar in March - 3241 miles in total - I gave myself a taster of things to come.  Details of this trip can be found here with a list of each country I will pass through.


Logistically this has been a long time in the planning - Travel Documentation, Security Status along with currency, language, vaccinations (yes - even in Europe!), local customs and the communications availability are just some of the preparations that I have been working on over the last 12 months!


Some might say this is just a few weeks of jolly good fun on a motorcycle - it could be and that's why I'm paying for it myself, but there is a serious side too, by embarking on this trip I am confident with your support that together we can not only make my target but exceed it – did you know that with £8,000 banked (less than £1.00 for every mile I cover), ChildLine would be able to make a difference to the lives of over 2,600 young people? Now that is something that you and I could be incredibly proud off.


With support from you, and by digging deep into your pocket, you can put the right pressure on me to succeed - the deeper you dig the more pressure.......


Please note: This journey is being fully funded by me, all equipment, travel, fuel, accommodation, insurances and supply of Coffee! So that every single penny rasied will go directly to those that need it.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: ChildLine will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.


You can find out more about my antics at www.smokingtailpipes.com . During my trip and keep up to date with my Blog, updated daily  from somewhere in Europe to tell you what I'm doing.

Once you have donated, why not enter the Mileage Game for a chance to win some great prizes?  Go to the main website for details


Your generosity will make a massive difference to many, many children's lives, and enable this great charity to continue, grow and ultimately answer even more children's calls.


For a worthwhile cause. Donation by Sam 10/02/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Congrats - here's to the next one! Donation by John Jorgensen 06/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Fair doos you deserve it Donation by The Prodded Dog 30/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Graham Punton 30/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Welcome back ! Donation by Andy 22/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Had to up your donation sarah...ha ..was told to, guess who by? Good luck Darren, nearly there now. Donation by Helen and Pete 14/09/08  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

well done Darren, I agree about Italians! Donation by gail jefferson 13/09/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

best wishes from fellow bt and biker Donation by dick beevers 13/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope is all goes well mate from the blog its seems like your enjoying it,,,,,, Donation by Roger Burke 10/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Nick Weaver 08/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

enjoy the adventure Donation by geof and anne 08/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

At least you are enjoying a beer (Still not allowed) Donation by David and Caroline 06/09/08  

£24.00 + £6.77 Gift Aid

We weren't invited to any BBQ !! Take care Donation by christine & don 03/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

told you i would donate...did not want to be out done by mitch and kerry....haha.. good luck see you at your next barbie... Donation by sarah and gary 30/08/08  

£11.00 + £3.10 Gift Aid

good luck. when is your next barbie???? Donation by mitch and kerry 30/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I did 5000 miles round Europe in a Smart once, it's hard going but really worth it! Great cause, best of luck! Donation by Cris Matthews 28/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy the ride. Donation by Adam Ward 27/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of Luck for the trip. Donation by Beryl Evans 27/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Donation by Kathleen Armitt 27/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best of luck fella .. Nice effort !! Donation by Alan Cowen 27/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't take the gimp suit, some countries might not like it! Donation by Andy Horrocks 23/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I've just completed 'Round the Isle2008' & that was a tough 3000 miles. Hope all goes well and the best of luck to you... Remember saddle sore cream.. Donation by Mark Thorburn 21/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

watch out for the roads in Romania ( oh and the wolves ) Donation by Lynn 21/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Sean O'Leary 21/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Wish I was going too Donation by Oldgitonabike 20/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best on the trip mate, v jealous, but looking forward to following you online Donation by Paul Matthewson 14/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Be careful in those chaps Donation by Colin Mulholland 12/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Vince Simpson 28/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

9000 mile go for it but dont forget your peanut KITKAT !!!!!!!!!! Donation by Alex 20/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck. This is much more important than work!! Donation by Annette Silver 17/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £205.15
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £302.36

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