Geoff Hulks is fundraising for EMMS International

Geoff's Malawi Fundraising Page

EMMS

on 09/05/2009

Can he really do it?!?!

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Geoff Hulks

Raising money for

EMMS International

Charity Registration No. SC032327

EMMS International is involved in primary healthcare programmes in Malawi, India and Nepal, as well as supporting the Nazareth Hospital and helping other mission hospitals in many countries.

Page owner

Geoff Hulks

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Raised: 117%

Target: £3,500.00
Raised so far: £4,079.66

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.... this bike ride is a first for me!

I'm delighted to have been accepted on to the EMMS (Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society) Bike Ride beginning May 9th, to raise funds for rural hospitals in northern Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world. The "biggest" hospital at Embangweni was founded by a Scot at the end of the 19th century and continues to serve the people of northern Malawi, regardless of race or religion but relying on the support of folk at home.

Now, the tricky part. The ride takes place in Malawi itself traveling almost 300 miles north of the capital (Lilongwe). This distance is to be covered in 5 days so yes, I will need to do a spot of training! The people of Malawi have a wonderful reputation for warmth and friendliness, so I'm sure there will be plenty of encouragement along the way.

Many of you visiting this page will, like me, probably work in the NHS and there can be few of us who have not had some first hand experience of healthcare in the UK. It may not be perfect but I think you would be shocked by the comparison with Malawi. Please be as generous as you can so that we can raise as much as possible for this worthy cause. Your giving will make a REAL difference to these people's lives.

Thanks so much for reading this far. I'll be doing my bit on the bike over the next few months, so watch our for that old chap swaying around in a fluorescent jacket at the side of the road....it may just be me!

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

	Better late than never! Glad you made it, what a star! Donation by Elaine 15/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	You'll now want to do another BR! Donation by Mhairi Mackintosh 20/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Nicola & Jason 13/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Lorna and Ken 08/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	May your posterior hold up for the task! We'll be praying for you. Donation by Sammy & Mairi 07/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Geoff !!! Donation by The Doves 07/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Geoff! Good luck and we'll be thinking of you from the pool-side! Donation by Jean & David 04/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Get something soft for you bot! Hope the cycle goes well. Tom Donation by Tom Hillis 03/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	I'll be thinking about you. Donation by Jan May 01/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	If you get any interesting insect bites can I have a biopsy please! Donation by Ros 26/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck, u can do it! :) Donation by Donald, Maria and Kerry Ross 23/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good luck xxx Donation by marilyn & will 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Geoff Go! Donation by Helen Shannon 13/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Madeline Bray 01/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Can do- will do! Donation by Anonymous 28/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Lesley Blaikie 24/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Go for it Geoff! Donation by Stephen & Frances 19/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	A great experience for you - well done Donation by DCA 07/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	good luck! Donation by Kay, Des & Lewin 21/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	On yer bike! Great to know you are fit for this. Donation by Margaret Woods 20/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Bethany 19/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Susan 18/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I was brought up on a mission station in Nothern Malawi so delighted to help the cause! Donation by Ruth Miller 17/02/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by M 13/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	the trick is to keep breathing Donation by Dave and Jean 12/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	remember the sun cream Donation by Stephen & Anne 09/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Stewart 09/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	expecting another balanced performance Donation by scott 09/02/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	life in the old dog yet Donation by simon and jill 08/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Satinder 04/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,660.00
Offline donations:	£2,419.66
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£468.21

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