Raised: 180%
Target: £2,150.00
Raised so far: £3,873.59
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My story

 
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Latest News:

I leave for Havana on April 22nd and my preparations are now nearly complete. As you can see I have exceeded my fundraising target, thanks to all your kind donations and support. I wish to thank in particular, Unite the Union, North West Region who made a substantial donation, and the staff, tutors,  students and members of the WEA who have been raising small and large amounts to support the cause. Of particular note were Moyra and Tasneen and their students (See below) but also particular thanks to our supporters in Rochdale who organised an International Womens Day event and raised over £110. Thanks also to Pat Kynaston the WEA North West Regional Chairperson who made a dontation of £100.  In addition I would like to thank the parishioners of St Michaels Roman Catholic Church in West Bromwich, West Midlands, who agreed to run  a jumble sale to support the cause and raised £200. (Thanks Mum!)

The Background:

In April 2009 I am taking part in a 350 km cycle challenge around the island of Cuba, from Sancti Spititus, one of Cuba's seven original Spanish towns to Remedios on the Atlantic coast. The aim of the challenge is to raise money, for an educational charity, the Music Fund For Cuba, where the money raised will go towards purchasing a essential educational equipment for young Cuban schoolchildren and educational projects organised through the Cuban Ministry of Education.

I have worked in adult education for over 20 years. I am currently Regional Director of the Workers Educational Association - North West, based in Liverpool.

Obviously the cause of education in any setting is dear to my heart. But assisting people to access educational opportunities, to learn the delights of music and the arts, in a country where the people have been denied so much by an oppressive and unjust blockade of their economy by the USA, will be a privilege rather than a chore.

This is an annual fund-raising event organised by the Cuba Solidarity Campaign

As part of the event I have undertaken to raise a minimum sponsorship of £2,150.I am therefore requesting that you, the readers of this page, help in raising this substantial sum.

You could help in a number of ways:

 

1.      By making a personal donation towards my sponsorship.

2.      By working as a group with your organisation, for example,  or with your class, if you are in adult education, and asking them if they would help as a group in my fundraising effort. They may for example commit to raise a set amount, such as £100, by March 2009.

3.      By inviting me to talk to your organisation or group about the challenge and about the Music Fund for .


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Music Fund For Cuba 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!

Many Thanks.

Greg Coyne

Collected from students, tutors and staff of the WEA in Cumbria Donation by Elaine Dickinson 14/07/09  

£67.50

Best wishes Greg Donation by Eddie Conway 14/07/09  

£10.00

Fantastic ride! Well done - what's next! Donation by Fiona Parr 14/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done. Sounds fascinating Donation by Peter T 12/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope it all goes well! Donation by Claire Illingworth 05/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope this sneaks in before you get home! Hope it was all you expected and more.Well done Greg! Donation by shirl and phil 04/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Very best wishes Greg - from Chester and Birkenhead Endurance groups. Come and see us when you get back. The gang! Donation by Endurance/ Chester & Birkenhead groups 30/04/09  

£41.00

Buena suerte y muchas diversiones Donation by Mike Coyne 30/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Greg, I hope it all goes well and those bicycle clips work out OK! See you soon. Donation by helen jones 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Raised in a fashion show - helpers included Shahnaz Akhtar, Joan Fletcher, Richard Fletcher, Uzma Nadeem, Ramzan Bibi, Tasneem Fazal, Usman Arshad Donation by Rochdale tutors, students and friends 20/04/09  

£114.00

Good Luck Greg! Donation by Pete Cumings 20/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - try and stay on the bike! Donation by Ian Standish 19/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, hopefully see you soon.x Donation by Rachael Coyne 19/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck , good cause, look forward to hearing about it Donation by Joyce Connon 17/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Stuart McGrory 15/04/09  

£10.00

Good luck and take care out there Donation by Daniel 14/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

May your saddle stay soft and your legs stay strong. Enjoy that first Cuba Libra. X Donation by Cal 14/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck and remember your pump & puncture kit Donation by Ian Harford 14/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

coraje amigo! Donation by Carolyn Daines 14/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

keep turning those pedals! good luck, wish i could do it Donation by Julie Lewis 08/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Watch out for trucks ! Donation by John Nixon 03/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Greg Donation by Carol Pindar 26/03/09  

£10.00

Good Luck Donation by Lisa Knowles 26/03/09  

£10.00

Raised from 2 ESOL classes at the PCC in Oldham and 1 event held by an ESOL class at Horton Mill School. Buena suerte y no te caes de la bicicleta! Donation by Moyra Purves 20/03/09  

£250.09

Collected from classes at Greenbank, Broadfield & Heybrook Schools & Citech House Donation by Tasneem Fazal 01/03/09  

£55.00

Best wishes Donation by Roger Hensman 01/03/09  

£20.00

Total admiration for a worthy cause - good luck Donation by Deborah Collins 13/02/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm envious. Best of luck! Donation by Richard Bolsin 06/02/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

perdido para palabras. buena suerte Donation by francine 03/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Otro mundo es posible. Vive la revolución Donation by Cad 02/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,573.59
  Offline donations: £2,300.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £273.87

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