Raised: 86%
Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,712.88
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

Well I thought i'd dust off my legs and start cycling again. I've been so much better with my health lately, I thought I'd celebrate by going on a trip and raising some money for Mind at the same time.

I was originally planning to take part in September 2009, but I needed to have an operation 3 weeks before the event, and another one since, so I have had to transfer to the September 2010 trip.  So that's more time to raise more money!

The trip is organised by Mind, and here's the trip itinerary:
Day 1: London to Calais – 95 miles
Day 2: Calais to Abbeville – 75 miles
Day 3: Abbeville to Beavais – 70 miles
Day 4: Beauvais to Paris – 60 miles

Here's how your donation could help those experiencing mental distress:

  • £5 could help 15 people in need to receive practical advice though Mind's essential information booklets such as "Understanding depression", helping people to cope with their mental health issues.
  • £9 could change a life. It helps a trained adviser to answer a call to the MindinfoLine, offering much-needed support to someone looking for information and understanding.
  • £20 will help Mind raise awareness of the new legislation coming into effect and its impact on people who experience mental distress.
  • £50 could enable Mind to support life-changing projects and services offered to people in their community by our independent local Mind associations.
  • £100 could go towards the staff and equipment needed to run Mind's Legal Advice line, offering special advice on key legal issues on aspects of mental health and related law.
  • £200 keeps the MindinfoLine open for a whole day, ensuring Mind is there for people in mental distress when they really need us.

    Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Mind - The Mental Health Charity 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.

    If you would like to know more about Mind or the cycling trip, please email emily_beardall@hotmail.co.uk and if you're interested in how my training's coming along, take a look at MapMyRide.com

    Many thanks for your support,
    Emily

    • Go Emily, go! Donation by Nick A 29/11/09  

    Fly like the wind and the best of luck! Donation by GILL GRAHAM 24/11/09  

    Go for it Emily, what a star! Donation by Sylvia Cooke 28/07/09  

    Pedal-power to Pharmacists! Full of admiration for your determination. Gay x Donation by gay mc tague 19/07/09  

    You look so cute in your helmet how could we resist! Love Barrie & Valerie Donation by Barrie Hopson 24/06/09  

    Good Luck! Donation by Mark Sykes 16/06/09  

    Are you going to cycle from Bradford as a warm up? Donation by Greg and Elly 06/06/09  

    Go for it Arkid!! : D Donation by Caz 'n' Jase 03/06/09  

    Best of luck with your fundraising.It should be a fantastic adventure! Donation by Sue Thornton 28/05/09  

    Go Emily go Emily go go go! Donation by Jules Briggs 26/05/09  

    Thanks for babysitting! Donation by Helen and Rich 25/05/09  

    Best wishes Donation by Bishwa 22/05/09  

    Good luck! Donation by Vicky 21/05/09  

    Good luck, the view from the top of the Eiffel Tower is brilliant Donation by Sue Brown 13/05/09  

    Every good wishes Emily. We feel exhausted just reading your itinerary! Donation by Pat and Richard Emanuel 09/05/09  

    Sorry it's a small amount, but I hope you get all you need Donation by Albert Freeman 07/05/09  

    From the sale of my painting Donation by Mum 26/04/09  

    From the sale of my cronky old racer to Margaret at work! Donation by Emily 26/04/09  

    My Bradford City lottery win! Donation by David Beardall 25/04/09  

    Hope it tops the piggy bank up a bit :) Donation by Stephanie Przepiorka 24/04/09  

    Take some Deep Heat Rub with you! Good luck. Donation by Julia Wood 24/04/09  

    Merveilleux voyage! Donation by Becky 22/04/09  

    good luck! Donation by Elly Wakeling 20/04/09  

    Good luck mateybobs! Donation by Kirsten 18/04/09  

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