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                        Land’s End to John O’Groats

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Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to help raise money for Naomi House Children’s Hospice (Wessex Children's Hospice Trust) by sponsoring me. The charity 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.

Not quite sure why… but I am cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) in May.  My journey begins on Sunday 4th May, with the intention of completing it in 15 legs, finishing at John O’Groats on Sunday 18th May.  I have obtained the route for the journey from the Cycle Touring Club which uses mainly minor roads, stopping on route at Youth Hostels.  The total distance of the trip is just under 1,000 miles (976), making each leg an average of about 65 miles.  I am undertaking the journey on my own and carrying all that I need (hopefully) along with me. My good wife Donna is taking me to the starting point of my journey, Lands End and friend from work, Andrew Smith, has very generously offered to collect me from the finish at John O Groats. 

In preparation for the trip I obtained a 20 week training plan which I started just before Xmas. To date (23 April) I have covered just over 2200 miles, with another 200 to go before I start the trip !!
 
Although the trip began as a personal goal of mine, I am using this opportunity to raise money for Charity and I have selected the “Naomi House Children’s Hospice” as the beneficiary. BAE Systems (my employers) have agreed to support my chosen charity and will make a donation to add to what I raise from my work colleagues.

Naomi House, located in Winchester, provides care and support to terminally ill children and their families from the counties of Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Surrey, West Sussex, and Wiltshire.  Naomi House children’s hospice opened in June 1997 to provide respite care, terminal care and bereavement support for children and families from across the south of England.  The Wessex Children’s Hospice Trust was originally set up in 1992 and by 1997 over £5 million had been raised to build and open Naomi House. Places like Naomi House receive no government funding, and therefore rely entirely on fundraising and gifts to maintain its running. More details are available on their website www.naomihouse.org.uk

I am sure you will all agree that this is a very worthwhile cause and I sincerely hope you will be able to support me in this venture.

Many thanks for your support.

Elvin

Nice one Elvin. Donation by Gavin Huish 02/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great effort, well done Donation by Tim Vail 28/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bring me back a packet of biscuits Donation by Andy R 19/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Safe journey and see you soon Donation by Alison and Paul 18/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Dad! Hope you're still going strong so I don't have to take over. See you soon xxxx PS That's three and a half hours working in the Abbey!! Donation by Kirsty Booth 15/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Elvin my amount should top your fund to£3.5k fantastic effort Donation by Roger Booth 14/05/08  

£48.00 + £13.54 Gift Aid

Elvin you are doing a marvellous thing. Good luck and have a safe journey. The whole of AFC Dynamo FC are right behind you Donation by Jackie and Kevin Wrapson 13/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Tasha Shergold 07/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope your inner tubes last the distance! Donation by Dave Brown 07/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

What a great achievement Elv. Wishing you a safe journey! Donation by Lin n Larry 06/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Been there, done that and lived to tell the tale. Enjoy the ride it's a great achievement. Donation by Jim Evans 30/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

take care bro very proud of u love u lots Donation by little sis 30/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bon Voyage -squash will be easy after this Donation by Dick & Pam Webber 29/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck remeber Glen knows where to get the lower body bliss! Donation by Beverley Strawson and Glen Wilkinson 28/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

We wish you all the very best & have deep admiration for you, what a fantastic experience Donation by Hannah Frampton and Lee Chambers 27/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck and i suppose you will be boasting even more when you get back. Donation by Derek Mason 27/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hope your performance is better than the one at Winchester on Tuesday night! Good Luck and take plenty of Vaseline with you!! Donation by Des Soden 25/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

It's all downhill............ honest........ I'll have a word with the met men and get you 30knots o Donation by Paul Mew 25/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't forget our game on the day you get back; good luck! Donation by Tony SJ 20/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck. Hope the wind is always on your back. Donation by Jason & Claire Ponting 16/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Tony Neale 07/04/08  

£5.00

lots of luck Elvin, a great cause xx Donation by Tina 07/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Becky and JJ Booth 02/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, Elvin. I hope the weather stays fine for you Donation by Joanne Snow 01/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A long bike ride !!! 10p a mile, good luck. Haydn and Diana Donation by Haydn Booth 01/04/08  

£97.60 + £27.53 Gift Aid
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