Graham Drury is fundraising for The PACE Centre

Graham Drury's Fundraising Page

PACE to Edinburgh team cycle challenge

on 16/06/2009

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Raising money for

The PACE Centre

Charity Registration No. 1011133

What's so special about PACE? At PACE children with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy find their own voice, walk their own steps and discover that they can fully enjoy everyday life and become active members of society. Cerebral palsy is a physical condition affecting movement as a result of damage to the brain. We believe in each child's ability to learn despite their disability. We provide a loving and inspirational environment, motivating children with physical disabilities to work hard at achieving their goals. Our focus is on 'educating for life' - developing a child's social, emotional, communication, academic and motor skills. Every child's achievement is a direct result of our unique staff team, all working together in one centre with the child at its heart. PACE is a charity inspired by the principles of Conductive Education, a system which emphasises that children develop as a whole. One in every 400 children in the UK is affected by cerebral palsy. Your support enables us to reach children and families though intensive programmes, training and outreach. We depend on donations from trusts, businesses, groups and individuals.

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Graham Drury

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Raised: 55%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £1,640.00

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My story

I'm sure most of you know that I've decided to grab the bull by the horns, so to speak, and cycle from Aylesbury (just outside London) to Edinburgh. This is 450+ miles (though I've been told that they may make this 500 or more!!!) which I'll do over 5 days. This is roughly the equivalent distance of the London to Brighton... and back... for five days.

The cyclists amongst you, or anyone who's ridden a bike for a long period of time will understand the challenges.

For those who haven't here's a breif taster of what I'll be going through:
- Saddle sores (combatted by what my local bike shop calls "minty arse lard")
- Cramps (which if I get them are a pain to deal with on the bike)
- Hills, rain and wind (environments - can't do anything about them)

... in short it's tough.

So why did i decide to this?

Firstly; I like a challenge and this is certainly tough
Secondly; Because of the PACE Centre

You know I value education. Educating able-bodied people is often challenging but educating children with severe physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, is a whole other challenge. Imagine trying to learn English when you can't co-ordinate your jaw muscles never mind being unable to dress in the morning!

PACE works with children with disabilites to help them develop the skills to become active members of society. This involves not only academic education but a whole series of activities based on the system of "Conductive Education" including: physical skills, social skills and so on enabling the children to become more independent.

I strongly encourage you to have a look at their website (http://www.thepacecentre.org) for more information about the inspirational work they do.

I know we're in the midst of economic turmoil but both I, the staff and children at the PACE Centre would value any donation you could make... and spare a thought for my saddle sores.

Thanks

Graham

	I'm pleased I didn't hear too much info about your injuries...! Well done. 09/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	04/07/09	£130.00 + £36.67 Gift Aid
	Well done in completing - and going at such great speed :) x 29/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck/Well Done! 25/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	An awesome achievement for a great cause. Congratulations from Lucy Paul and Hope Ratcliffe 24/06/09	£20.00
	Good luck Graham :-) 16/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck. 16/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck & enjoy that first drink . . . or ten x 16/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	14/06/09	£335.00 + £94.49 Gift Aid
	Go for it Gray! Bet you won't be able to sit down for a month afterwards, but it'll be worth it! x 08/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll only pay if you do it non stop for 5 days....ok I'll let you have 2 hours sleep a night... 23/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I hear padded cycling shorts and vaseline are the way forward... Good luck! :) 02/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! I'll support you best I can.....from the armchair of course!! 31/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You're a Crazy Person! Good luck though - we are very impressed x 30/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck, great cause 26/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gray, although not looking forward to hearing about the "saddle pain"! 24/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good Luck remember to pack your vaseline 23/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	An amazing challenge for a super Charity - best of luck Graham 22/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! 20/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	20/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	19/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	wear padded pants! 19/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Graham - sounds painful!!! 18/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck Graham 18/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Graham, great cause, great effort, great big sores but also great big thigh muscles!!!! Hope it all goes well. Good on you. Linds 18/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck, rather you than me !! 18/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Perhaps you could do a few customer calls whilst you're passing... 17/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Graham, I hope you have invested in a padded seat! 17/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Handsome! I have no doubt that you'll do amazingly and I look forward to watching you cycle over the finish line! xxx 16/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,035.00
Offline donations:	£605.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£286.28

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