Hefin O'Hare is fundraising for Yorkhill Children's Foundation

Hefin O'Hare's Fundraising Page

John O Groats to Land's End Cycle

on 15/06/2009

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Raising money for

Yorkhill Children's Foundation

Charity Registration No. SCO07856

Around 150,000 children from all over Scotland attend the Royal Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill, Glasgow each year for treatment. Yorkhill Children's Foundation aims to provide all the 'extra' services and pieces of equipment which help make their stay in hospital, or their treatment in the community, that little bit easier. From state-of-the-art medical equipment to entertainers, every project we fund helps put a smile back on sick children's faces.

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Hefin O'Hare

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Raised so far: £2,837.00

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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 15^th 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 Hef, you crazy Badger! Donation by Daniel Turner 01/06/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	all the best hef! Donation by Calum Forrester 01/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	All the best mate! Sorry i cant be there with you! Donation by Ed Kalman 31/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Karen 31/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck big man, I know you'll complete it...you're still nuts though! Donation by Kelly 31/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Hef. Looks like hard work but will be worth it for a fantastic cause. Donation by Douglas McCrea 31/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Badger you crazy basket, I know you'll smash it! Donation by Jv, Becks & Oska 31/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck badger, I know you'll smash it. Donation by Ruaridh Jackson 29/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best mate. Enjoy the cycle sores. Donation by Richie Vernon 29/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	never tired kid!!!!!!!! Donation by Los Stortoni 29/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Great effort mate you're a top lad Donation by The Kellocks 29/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Terrific effort! All the best. Donation by Ken & Isabel Morrison 29/05/09	£150.00
	Thats my boy!!! You can do it. Well done.x Donation by Geoff and Mum 28/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	go hef, will be tough but what a great cause nicx Donation by nicola mcg 28/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	i'm doing this too, start June 6th! Not quite as fast as you're doing it tho, www.whitelilyfund.tumblr.com/ Best of Luck big chap!! Donation by hammy 28/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go'on Hefin lad! Great idea for an even better cause. Best of luck. Donation by Stuart Martin 28/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by Barry Neill 28/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Heffo, just a light spot of pre-season training for you! Donation by The Hendersons 28/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Cyling has no dodgy refs to hold you back - so go for it! Donation by AJPatterson 28/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Is the lifejacket in case the brakes don't work at Lands End Donation by 2 Glasgow Hoorays 27/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Lunatic! Donation by Warriors Fan 27/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Enjoy sleeping in the ditches you nutter. Good luck. Fantastic. Donation by John houston 27/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Your my hero! Donation by Spence 27/05/09	£70.00
	Good luck Hef. Donation by Ian, Josie & Beth 27/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Scotland 7s fan 27/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	great effort........ great cause ... great stuff Donation by big John 26/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	it's not the thighs that suffer it's the perineum Donation by Melvyn and Jane Thomson 26/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	good luck bunny u can do it xxxx Donation by Rebecca 26/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You may as well cycle to keep fit, cos your style of dancing in Belfast leaves a lot to be desired. PS, Andrea says are the guns part of the vest!!! Donation by Cookie & Andrea 26/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck kidda, Donation by Dowesy 25/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,837.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£704.28

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