Eric Knopp is fundraising for Computer Aid International

Eric Knopp's Fundraising Page

Computer Aid International - Chile Cycle Challenge

on 24/09/2009

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Eric Knopp

Raising money for

Computer Aid International

Charity Registration No. 1069256

Computer Aid International refurbishes donated computers in the UK and sends them to where they are most needed for use by schools and non-profit organisations in developing countries. It works in partnership with local people to ensure that all of its computers are used effectively by communities in need.

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Eric Knopp

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Raised: 127%

Target: £3,400.00
Raised so far: £4,332.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

I have decided to go on a fundraising cycle ride to Chile this September (24 September - 4 October 2009), in support of Computer Aid International. You all know I can be very charitable, and I do think very highly of this organization.

Computer Aid International (http://www.computeraid.org UK reg charity no 1069256) is a charity I believe in and support. They provide recycled, donated, or new PCs to developing nations on the African and South American continents. These PCs help rural communities become more connected, with training and education. Sectors like healthcare, poverty reduction and community radio stations which empower women also benefit. They have shipped over 100,000 PCs to more than 100 developing countries! I’ve spearheaded donations to Computer Aid for the past 6 years at this and my last company, donating approximately 40 PCs and monitors.

The cycle ride will last for 6 days and we’ll cycle over 375 kilometers (almost 250 miles). We will cycle by Chilean lakes, volcanoes and also we’ll get to visit a community where the PCs have made a difference. This will be a tough challenge for me, and I will be vigorously training for the next few months with nightly and weekend cycle rides to get my body ready for the strenuous activity. Half of the ride will be uphill, with the first day alone gaining altitude of over 700m. Hopefully some of you will be able to join me on some training cycle rides I have planned.

The minimum sponsorship I need to raise is £2,900. I have set myself a personal goal of raising at least £3,400, as this also will cover the registration fee and the airport taxes. This amount will be enough to provide an entire PC lab with 20 computers to a disadvantaged school.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Computer Aid International 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!

	Sorry it's a late one, but every penny helps Donation by Neil Durrant 23/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi Eric, Sorry this came late but all best for your trip, enjoy to the full and have fun Jose Donation by Jose 23/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Have a great time - looking forward to hearing all about it! Donation by Jack Cline 23/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Sorry for leaving to the last minute, thanks for the reminder, good luck and well done in all your fund raising!! Donation by KIM FOX 23/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Sorry Eric meant to do this when you started this off. Good luck Hope all goes well. Donation by Bazza 23/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Emma Hooton 23/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Have an amazing time and it was really nice catching up! Donation by Amit Ratnaparkhi 23/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ian Ford 23/09/09	£25.00
	I love you and I am very proud of you. Stay safe. Donation by Auntie Maria 22/09/09	£10.00
	Hi Eric. Good luck in your quest. Donation by 4way Solutions Ltd/Reece Clarke 22/09/09	£100.00
	Get yer lallies round this! x Donation by Matt Cresswell 22/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Better late than never! Donation by Steve Ryder 22/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Couldn't resist sending you a little more.. Hope to see you Weds. Donation by Ron Davies 22/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	ride hard and have fun! Donation by Gary Cohen 21/09/09	£10.00
	Good luck Eric! Have a great trip! Donation by Jerod Marsalli 21/09/09	£10.00
	Cupertino would be proud Donation by Rachel Tung and Ben Potter 21/09/09	£30.00
	Have fun and don't ride off a cliff! Donation by Livia, Leonardo, & Jon 21/09/09	£25.00
	Best of luck, Eric! Can't wait to see photos! Donation by Stacy Percy 21/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	God speed my son, can't wait to hear the stories, see the photos and smell the burning rubber! All the best pal... Donation by Ryan Griffiths 21/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Have a great ride!!!! xoxo Donation by Scott McMahon 21/09/09	£100.00
	Great job, Eric. Enjoy every sec! :) Donation by Christel van Vuuren 21/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go get 'em tiger! Donation by Joe Greyling 21/09/09	£20.00
	I'm proud of you!! Donation by Scott Slayton 21/09/09	£31.00
	Good luck! Donation by Bob Lamendola 17/09/09	£50.00
	ttthhhhpttttttttthhh! Better Late Than Never! Donation by Ted Caldwell 14/09/09	£60.00
	Good Luck Eric! Hope you don't get any punctures! Donation by Justin Perryman 13/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ifor Huw Connell 12/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Eric Go. Your legs are strong enough - "pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever" (Mr.L.Armstrong )xx Donation by karen southgate 10/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Eric! Go for it! Donation by Julie Marshall 09/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good work mate!! if there is a man that can do it.. its you sir!! to quote Knight Rider "One man can make a difference!!" Donation by Paul Mann 03/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,612.00
Offline donations:	£1,720.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£500.64

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