Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
You may already know that my son Steve has founded a charity LearnAsOne to bring education opportunities to some of the poorest parts of Africa. In May he spent 3 weeks in Zambia visiting local communities in desperate need of a school and identified the first project. I was so impressed by his hard work and dedication that I decided I needed to undertake a fundraising challenge and as someone who likes a spot of fresh air and exercise, came up with the Month of Madness "Running Plus" Challenge.
This involved me taking part in organised running events taking in all the standard distances from 5 km to Half Marathon within a month. And just to make it more interesting, throwing in a 55 mile bike ride and an 87 mile walk. That's a total of 7 events between 7 June and 4 July - 55 miles on two wheels and 125 miles on two feet!
At least that was the original plan, but on 7 June heavy overnight rain intervened and the Tour de Vale bike ride was postponed. I had to do it on my own anyway, as I couldn't fail at the first hurdle, so I've now done it twice, having just completed the re-arranged event on 12 July. I'm not planning to sit in a saddle for a long time!
Just for the record, as well as the cycling I managed to run the Maidenhead 5 km, Banbury 5 miles, Wargrave 10 km, Warminster Forest 10 miles and Birmingham & Black Country Half Marathon as well as walking the Ridgeway long-distance footpath route. And I had a lot of fun on the way (most of the time)!
My target sum will pay for the roof for a new classroom, desperately needed by a community in Simikakata, 7 km from Kalomo in rural Zambia.
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: LearnAsOne 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!
Raised:
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Raised so far: £1,165.00
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Nearly done then! Knew you would ~ Congratulations! Donation by Les Lepper on 04/07/09 |
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Good luck with the challenge Geoff. I'm sure you'll succeed. Donation by Rosemary Szeder on 30/06/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Great cause. I am sure you'll enjoy the challenges. Good luck. Donation by Nicole Liebermann on 28/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 26/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done Geoff - I wish I was fit enough to join you ! Donation by Chris Heath on 26/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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I think you are nuts but very impressed. Good luck with it all. Donation by Christine Perkins on 25/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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good luck mate Donation by Matthew Lewthwaite on 24/06/09 |
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Great cause Geoff - good luck! Donation by Paul Connor on 15/06/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Great idea and I'm sure you'll complete and enjoy your challenge. And what a good cause too! Donation by Anne Colgan on 07/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck with the challenge Geoff and for choosing a very worthy cause. Donation by Dawn Segrue on 07/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck. A worthy cause. Donation by Bev on 06/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go on Dad! You can do it!! x Donation by Katie on 05/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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All the best Geoff, sounds like an excellent challenge Donation by gareth ellis on 05/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good on you all the best Donation by Neill Burke on 05/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Excellent challenge but definitely for the mad. Donation by JQ and Mrs Q on 04/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Your challenge sounds a bit mad to me, Geoff but go fot it and good luck!! The school sounds wonderful - well done to Steve. Donation by Sue Phillips on 04/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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A very worthy cause and good to know that the money is going exactly where it is needed. Donation by Marianne & John on 04/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Nice one Geoff - I love a good challenge, and I love the sound of the charity, so nice one to your son as well Donation by Nick Cooke on 04/06/09 |
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Fantastic challenge Geoff - hope you have some fun too!! Good luck. Donation by Ann Bowles on 04/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Geoff - stop mucking about and get a proper bike! All the best! Donation by Alan Jones on 04/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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The running sounds like fun but the cause is good. All the best Donation by Jack Kennelly on 04/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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All the best Geoff! Donation by Holly Beard on 04/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hope both you and your son achieve your goals! All the best. Donation by Hostetler's on 04/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Geoff, hope you reach your target. Donation by Oonagh Thompson on 04/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Best of Luck Donation by Wayne Best on 04/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £550.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £615.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,165.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £155.13 |
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