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!
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Raised so far: £4,079.66
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Better late than never! Glad you made it, what a star! Donation by Elaine on 15/06/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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You'll now want to do another BR! Donation by Mhairi Mackintosh on 20/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Nicola & Jason on 13/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck! Donation by Lorna and Ken on 08/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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May your posterior hold up for the task! We'll be praying for you. Donation by Sammy & Mairi on 07/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck Geoff !!! Donation by The Doves on 07/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Geoff! Good luck and we'll be thinking of you from the pool-side! Donation by Jean & David on 04/05/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Get something soft for you bot! Hope the cycle goes well. Tom Donation by Tom Hillis on 03/05/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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I'll be thinking about you. Donation by Jan May on 01/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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If you get any interesting insect bites can I have a biopsy please! Donation by Ros on 26/04/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, u can do it! :) Donation by Donald, Maria and Kerry Ross on 23/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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good luck xxx Donation by marilyn & will on 23/04/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go Geoff Go! Donation by Helen Shannon on 13/04/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Madeline Bray on 01/04/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Can do- will do! Donation by Anonymous on 28/03/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Donation by Lesley Blaikie on 24/03/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Geoff! Donation by Stephen & Frances on 19/03/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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A great experience for you - well done Donation by DCA on 07/03/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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good luck! Donation by Kay, Des & Lewin on 21/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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On yer bike! Great to know you are fit for this. Donation by Margaret Woods on 20/02/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Bethany on 19/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Susan on 18/02/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I was brought up on a mission station in Nothern Malawi so delighted to help the cause! Donation by Ruth Miller on 17/02/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Donation by M on 13/02/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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the trick is to keep breathing Donation by Dave and Jean on 12/02/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,660.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £2,419.66 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £4,079.66 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £468.21 |
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