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My story

 

Hello

Now for anyone who doesn't know by now, I am planning to cycle solo the length of Britain to raise money for Yorkhill Children Foundation (charity number SCO07856). I am due to begin this crazy adventure on the 15th of June 2009. The cycle is going to be over 1000 miles, and I plan to complete this in seven days, or if I don’t complete it get as far as I can in those seven days. That works out at around 140 miles per day, not having much cycling experience I know this is going to be a very very tough challenge.

Just a little about my back ground and why I want to put myself through this. I consider myself to be a very fortunate person, with the things that have come my way in life. My professional career as a rugby player has put me in a privileged situation. Earlier this year I was put on the fund raising committee of Glasgow Warriors, so far we have raised small amounts of money, so I’m planning this bike ride to raise enough money that could impact and change the life of someone less fortunate.

The aim of the foundation is to help sick children by making their stay in hospital less distressing for them and their families, by funding medical equipment, research, and treatment facilities.

Hopefully you will see this as a good cause and dig deep, but any donation would be greatly appreciated.

I’ve set up a fundraising page, please sponsor me!!

http://www.justgiving.com/hefinohare

Thanks for your help,

Hefin O’Hare

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Yorkhill Children's Foundation 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!

Good luck Hefin! Donation by Lyndsey Holden 16/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Very worthy cause! Donation by Leanne 16/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Remember, there is no chain! Donation by Duncan 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic work Badger!!! Target: 3 Days! Donation by Mikey 13/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You may need more than 1 puncture repair kit. Easier though to take a few spare inner tubes. Get Dales to provide them free! Donation by Two Glasgow Supporters 12/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Respect!! Donation by Les of the Glasgow Hoorays 12/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck :) xxx Donation by Nicola Sturgeon 12/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Hefin Donation by Vicki 12/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Watch out for carpet tacks when you pass Pitlochry! Good luck Donation by Brian Wyllie 12/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Your bottom will feel like it's been eaten by a badger... Donation by Johnnie Beattie Jnr 09/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Badger! x Donation by Stevie and Gemma 08/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Crazy Angry Badger. Good luck and try not to kill yourself! Donation by The Halls 07/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck mate.No prob 2 u Donation by The Barkers 07/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

GO Hef!!! u can borrow my gel seat!!!! Donation by auntie jan robbo 07/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Remember to pack plenty of Chamois cream!! Donation by Laura (Scotty Forrest's girlfriend) 06/06/09  

£10.00

Fantastic! Long live the Badger! Fantastic! Donation by Scotty Forrest 06/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

This is easy for the badger !!!! Donation by James Eddie 06/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Go on the badger - All the best Hef and come again No 4!! Donation by Stevie G 05/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go on badger!! Padded shorts are essential! well done Donation by Karen Burnett 05/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

goodluck. I know you will finish it Donation by jon welsh 04/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Orrabest! Donation by Alan Ferguson 04/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Your a bloody idiot, you better not start pre-season at 70kg!!! Donation by Sherriff 03/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I wish you good luck, just don't injure yourself! Donation by cecilia brough 03/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! Donation by Beka (Your Mums Collegue) 02/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Don't forget your puncture repair kit! Donation by Older, bigger and more handsome brother 02/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Hef!!! Donation by Jen Wilson 02/06/09  

£10.00

Cycle like ur floating on air!!! And try not leave "anything" behind.... Donation by Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer (RG) 02/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go on the badger! Donation by Max Evans 01/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Enjoy Berridale braes!! Lets hope you have a back on wind! x x Donation by Lorraine 01/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Carolyn 01/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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