Colin Down is fundraising for Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Flattyes, Sleepless, Hospice

Sleepless in the Saddle

on 09/08/2008

(above) Paul riding in Sleepless 2005

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Only Me

Raising money for

Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Charity Registration No. 515516

It provides free specialised care for adult patients with incurable illnesses and support to their families from Ellesmere Port, Chester and Deeside. It has a multi-skilled care team who provide pain and symptom management and respite care so each patient can live life to the full within their capabilities.

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Colin Down

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Raised: 166%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,656.45

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My story

I will be taking part in 'Sleepless in the Saddle' 2008 in memory of Paul Bebe. He was one of my best mates and mountain biking partner, who died from cancer aged 40 on 4th April 2008.

On the weekend of 9th/10th August I will be taking part in this grueling 24hr mountain bike event in the 'solo' category. That will mean me riding as far as possible between 12pm on Saturday to 12pm on Sunday around an off-road course in Catton Park, Staffs. Sleep is not an option but I will be able to rest every now and again. Well that's the plan but I've never done anything like this before so we'll see how it goes.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. It would be fantastic if you could sponsor me.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Hospice of the Good Shepherd 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.

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Many thanks for your support.

	I'm doing SITS solo too so I'll cheer you on. Good luck with race and fundraising. (I recommend a st Donation by Jo Evans 06/08/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Hope the knee is OK, Good Luck Donation by Luke Elliott 06/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Colin, will be thinking of you as you do the ride in memory of 'our Paul' Donation by Gillian, Dave and family 06/08/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	keep on riding Donation by Alan 06/08/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	You were a true friend to Paul..... and there aren't many of those in world. Donation by Graham 05/08/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	From your Dutch family, all the way there with you. With love, your wife x Donation by Sabine Hoekema 05/08/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck , you can do it, well be thinking of you and urging you on Donation by Alex and Pat Cassells 05/08/08	£5.00
	good luck Colin! Donation by Anne 04/08/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Here you go that makes 500! Get some matchsticks for your eyes! Good luck and you can do it!! Donation by Kelvin and Ines 30/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck, obviously a very dear friend, I'm sure your thoughts will keep your legs spinning, Donation by Monty 29/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thank you for doing this for our Paul. We are sure that he will be by your side through each gruelli Donation by Mum, Cyril, Julie, Dave, Jake and Emily 28/07/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	He sounds like the best sort of friend. Hope you keep the rear mech attached ! Good luck. Donation by Tim Rutherford 27/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck & well done! Donation by janet & linda 17/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Col, get stuck in. All the best. Donation by Curt Iceton 21/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	With you all the way bro Donation by Chris May 19/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Plenty of training rides Col....trust me!!! Sure it will be a very different SITS without Paul. All the best mate. Donation by Em 27/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	With every ride you do I know that in your heart Paul will be with you. The eternal mountain biker! Good luck and we'll be there to cheer you on Donation by Karen May 13/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with it Col. Donation by Paulm 06/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Col Donation by Stu D 02/05/08	£10.00
	great gesture Col - very best wishes Donation by PB2 02/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Paul will be egging you on on every lap so make sure you do lots of them! Donation by Libs 30/04/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by MartinM 30/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A great effort to remember a fellow MTBer Donation by ChrisB 30/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very touching story on STW. Good luck! Donation by Matt S 29/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	A wonderful effort for a great pal Donation by Judy Jamieson 29/04/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I was touched by your story on STW. Good luck. Donation by Toby Lovern 28/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Ride on, live on friend... Donation by Drillski 28/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What a great tribute. I hope you reach ur target and more! Donation by Cen 28/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A very touching story. Very best wishes. Donation by boriselbrus 28/04/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck and God Speed - all the best - very worthy cause and memory Donation by DaveH 25/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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