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My story

 

Dear all,

I know when I sobered up after last years effort I may have said "never again" but I made a mistake! Well it was not really a mistake in fact it was one of the most enlightening experiences of my life. After last years race I went to the post race reception. I got the normal photos taken, had a cup of tea and a sandwich and then met some of the kids who have been helped by the charity and have had life saving operations. It was a very humbling and altogether amazing experience and I must admit I had more than one tear in my eye. Anyway there and then I said to Margaret that I would be back again next year but I would have to think up something special to encourage people to sponsor me yet again.

However what a year 2008 has been with the Credit Crunch. I know that I will have to work even harder to get each and every one of you to commit your money to this cause so I have thought up the ultimate challenge for a 40 something man who works long hours and has a young family.

The challenge is going to be:

Monday 20th April. We will get on our bikes and over the next 6 days cycle from Edinburgh to London. We aim to arrive in London on the Friday before the marathon, have Saturday off and run the race on the Sunday. We will publish the route that we will be cycling and if anyone wanted to join us on a day then let me know. One important point to remember when you are putting your donation in the box is that cycling from Edinburgh to London is NOT DOWNHILL. This is a myth!!!

We will set off from city centre Edinburgh and there will be three of us. Last year when I went to the Alps I was accompanied by three other guys. Two of them have taken the same "silly pill" as me and are joining for this challenge. Dave Kinshott and Dave Parry are both raising money for the Lenord Cheshire charity.

This is going to be a value for money charity event and I ask each of you to dig very deep to help the charity out. I do not believe that there will be any charity opportunity in the year that will offer you as much value for money.The work done by the charity is amazing and I feel privilaged to be involved.


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children's Liver Disease Foundation 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!

With thanks and kind regards,

Douglas

Offline Donations from John Pye from Reflex £250, Stratford Rugby Club £100

Hopefully there wont be snow on the road!!!!!! Enjoy every minute Donation by Wayne Vickers - Stratford Bike Hire 16/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

This will be a great challenge. The Orangements team and I will be thinking of you. Good luck! Donation by James Thorne, www.orangements.com 15/04/09  

£10.00

All the best - I'm sure you'll have fun!!!!, Donation by Elma & Ian 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you have a well padded seat Douglas otherwise you may never walk in the same way again! Remember to look at www.johnmaclean.com.au and good luck. Donation by Simon Miller 12/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of Luck DRW! Donation by Simon Steele 09/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Douglas, Remember me? If you e-mail me at jamesandmarian@hotmail.com I will update you, good luck with the fund raising and well done to you. Donation by James P McDonald 07/04/09  

£50.00

What a challenge - we think you're amazing - hope you'll come and have a drink with us at our wedding - respect and best wishes Donation by Steve and Georgina 05/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Will you you always be travelling to Edinburgh on your bike from now on? ( think of the savings we could make!) Donation by Mandy 03/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Absolute respect Douglas!.. wishing you all the very best Donation by Dan Akhtar 03/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am sure it is downhill !!! best of luck Donation by mervyn parrish 02/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Truly a great cause. Know you can do it (but don't forget your repair outfit). All the best. Donation by Lynn, Al & Chris 02/04/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck from BoS Donation by Suzanne Barclay 02/04/09  

£50.00

A fantastic challenge and great cause. Good luck from all at FJ Donation by Steve Tabb & Jim Macfadyen from FJ 01/04/09  

£100.00

Good Luck from all at ISS Donation by ISS Facility Services 27/03/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

I'm sure it will be a breeze, lots of luck! Donation by Jack, Robert & Tayler 27/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know you can do it, best of luck! Donation by Margaret Erstad 25/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope you don't get saddle or foot sore! What is next year going to be I wonder! Best of luck. Donation by Lou 24/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best, from everyone at DACO Contracts Donation by DACO Contracts Ltd 23/03/09  

£1,500.00

Good luck Douglas! Donation by Kerry Elliott 23/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We always were a mad family anyway!. You're no exception! We're still very proud of you. Lol m&d Donation by Florence & Jack 22/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the very best, we know you can do it!!! Donation by Stephen & Becky Browning 19/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mad, mad, mad but every respect !!! Donation by Alec Howarth & family 17/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Haven't met, but heard all about you. Good Luck and hopefully we'll meet up one of these days. Donation by John & Maureen Hart 16/03/09  

£10.00

Good Luck! Remember your vas!! Donation by graham & irene 16/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You must be mad but all the very best. You are making us all feel inadequate. Donation by Mark Batley 13/03/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

All the very best Douglas. Donation by Tony McRitchie 12/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck with this challenge - don't forget the protein shakes! Donation by Stephen Callis 11/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very glad to hear you don't change. Rather you then me! Donation by Michael North 10/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Martin Harrison 10/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A huge effort for a worthy cause. Good Luck Donation by Julie Baker- South Downs Commercial Insu 10/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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