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My story

 

We have finished!  At 2.15pm on June 29th, after 10 days, 3 punctures, 2 new tyres and 1 new spoke we cycled into Land's End. 10 days and  984.4 miles in memory of Grandad.

Why we did it....... 

My grandfather (Dad's father) died on Christmas Eve last year, 12 days after falling from his bicycle on an icy hill in nearby Eastleach. He was taken to the intensive care unit of Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham and until his death from head injuries, was looked after by the most dedicated and impressive group of specialist doctors and nurses.

Dad and I wanted to cycle together - after my A levels - in Grandad's memory and to take the opportunity to raise some money for two charities. My charity (this page) is the inspirational Future Hope charity that I came across when I was at the Dragon School. Future Hope was set up over eighteen years ago to provide a home, education, medical aid, and opportunity to some of the children of Calcutta, India who found themselves living on the streets of the city. Sport and rugby in particular, has always played a major role in Future Hope so I am hoping to raise money for their next major project, the Future Hope Sports Academy. 

The second charity (log onto www.justgiving.com/tombarry) is the wonderful Selly Oak Hospital, to ensure that it continues to have the complex but costly equipment so others might have the same care as my Grandad.

We hope you can make a contribution, of whatever amount, via Justgiving. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor us. Both charities get 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!

In memory of Michael. Congratulations Donation by Sean Morris 14/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Robin and Alex Fell and family Donation by Alex Fell 14/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 22/07/09  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

Congratulations Donation by Clement Robin Parish 17/07/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Amazing feat Ed - very well done Donation by Marilyn Cox 05/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Donation by Rhys and Caroline 05/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anon 03/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

What a journey and a great cause. Well done Ed. Michael would have been so proud of you. Donation by Margie Brett 30/06/09  

£20.00

Well done x Donation by Brenda Edwards 30/06/09  

£20.00

Good luck. Your Grandad would have been proud. Donation by The Lady from Cummertrees, Scotland 30/06/09  

£2.00

Thanks to all those smokers who were fined. Its gone to a good cause! Donation by Anonymous 30/06/09  

£168.70

£5 from each of us from our pocket money. Happy cycling. Donation by Arthur and George Parish 30/06/09  

£10.00

Well done both of you. Both charities are so worthwhile. hope you are not too exhausted now it's all over! Love from us both, Margaret and Richard Donation by Margaret Vaughan 30/06/09  

£25.00

Donation by M.MOF 30/06/09  

Donation by the Mathias's 27/06/09  

£50.00

Hope all's going well. Good luck for the rest! Donation by Harry Kaye 26/06/09  

£10.00

Donation by Anonymous 24/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 23/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Grandad will be accompanying you in spirit and no doubt quite envious. Donation by Mamgu 18/06/09  

£60.00

Sorry we could'nt accommodate you hope this helps a little, good luck! Donation by David and Verity Mutch Blackyettmains B & B 18/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck ed. hope you dont get too saddle sore and looking forward to joining you after the severn river crossing. Donation by alex theresa jack phoebe 14/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

From your loving sister! GOOD LUCK!! Donation by Rose Barry 11/06/09  

£10.00

Great idea - all the very best Donation by George and Jo 04/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Will this mean that India will shortly be beating us at rugby? Donation by Foxes 04/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have a wonderful time. Donation by Jonathan and Alex Hill 03/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

teamwork eh? Donation by David Barratt 03/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Cassandra and Erik 01/06/09  

£25.00

You'll have a great time - well done Donation by Lynton 01/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I'm assuming Tom is matching your fundraising with spending money for your year off. Good luck! Donation by Matthew Froggatt 01/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Invest in padding is all I suggest. Good luck, it's a great challenge for good causes. Donation by Henny 01/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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