Holly V - London to Paris cycle Challenge for addaction!
Event: London to Paris Bike ride 2012 between 09/05/2012 and 13/05/2012
£1,516.20 raised of £1,400.00 target
54 donations
My Target:
£1,400.00
£1,516.20 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/holly-vasey
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to holly vasey's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text VASE71 £10
to 70070
My story
On the 9th May 2012 i will be cycling from London to Paris (330 miles in 4 days) for the charity addaction, this is why................
WATCH THE VIDEO TO YOUR LEFT OR CLICK THIS LINK :)
My story
I don’t like people to judge my dad simply by the fact that he was an alcoholic, because most of my memories with him are happy and are of him being a good dad who was there when i needed him most despite his addiction.
I didn’t really realise my dad had a problem with drink growing up, it wasnt until i was in my late teens that the full scale of the problem began to hit me. Somehow over the years my dad seemed to have changed from a stubborn old fart (sorry dad) making us go on long walks in the country when we visited at weekends, annoying me and my sisters with silly practical jokes, and moaning at us for our messy rooms, to someone who spent the majority of the weekend either in the local pub or sleeping off alcohol binges during the day and had given up on caring for his home and hobbies. The old jokes and sense of humour were still there but by now the alcohol was certainly taking over.
Fast forward 5 or 6 years and my dads life was unrecognisable. He had lost his job as a train driver, he No longer owned his house, he had been in and out of hospital, diagnosed with numerous health problems some of which potentially life threatning and despite trying to give up, he was losing the battle against alcohol.
By This time we were fully prepared for the worst to happen any day and on 2nd May 2006 dad passed away.
It wasnt until a couple of years later that i came across addaction and the work they do, and although it was too late to use their services personally, i have been able to recommend them to others and i really strongly admire the work they do within the community.
I know through experience of talking to people, most are quick to judge people with addictions but it really can happen to anybody and any family can be affected by it. I would love to not only raise money for addaction, but also raise awerness and support for such a widespread issue. I have added in links below for more information and inspiration for you to donate :)
So anyway, thats why ive chosen to ride for addaction in May 2012!!! Your support however small would be appreciated so, so much!!
Thank you!!!
Who are addaction?
With over 40 years' experience of working with people affected by drugs and alcohol we have designed a range of treatment services that helps people reduce and end their dependencies. All services are free and confidential to the people who use them, and we also offer support and information to friends and family.
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My charity
Addaction
Charity Registration No. 1001957
Addaction rebuilds lives affected by drink and drugs. We provide specialist support to help people break free from their dependencies, including initiatives for young people and parents, helping them build a brighter future for themselves as well as their families and surrounding community.
Donations 54
You totally rock. Here's another donation. Now go find a little glass of wine.
Donation by Paul de Gregorio on 12/05/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Holly, all the best. Great effort and great cause.
Donation by Joanne Shenton on 10/05/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
All the best for the rest of the journey! Don't worry its just like riding a bike.....oh
Donation by Symon Russell on 10/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Holly :)
Donation by David Bryer on 09/05/12
£10.00
Hey Lady, i think is a wonderful thing you are doing. You be careful, and you make sure you give that Dean a run for his money. Goodluck sweetheart.
Donation by Tara Careless on 07/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 03/05/12
£10.00
Good luck Holly, your doing such an amazing thing for an even amazing charity. xx
Donation by mona patel on 03/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck Holly =]
Donation by Mark Raybould Twitter: @cfmushroom on 03/05/12
£3.20
+ £0.80 Gift Aid
Good Luck
Donation by Anonymous on 03/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck!!
Donation by Anonymous on 03/05/12
£3.00
+ £0.75 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by Deepa Toofanny on 02/05/12
£5.00
Good luck, Holly.
Donation by Natalie Charlton on 02/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck Holly, It's a memory to last a lifetime Nick
Donation by Nick lorman-Hall on 01/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 13/04/12
£10.00
Donation by Anonymous on 13/04/12
£10.00
Donation by Anonymous on 13/04/12
£10.00
Dad will be riding with you, and very very proud of his girl!
Donation by susan risiott on 09/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I wish you wind in your direction. :)
Donation by Peter Hros on 03/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck!
Donation by James Cameron on 30/03/12
Donation by Charlie Hulme on 30/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well Done! dont give up and have fun :)
Donation by mark bridger on 30/03/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Well Done Holly! An amazing cause. Good luck swimming to paris, or is it ballooning? GO HOLLY!!!!!!!!!!!! xx
Donation by Jessica Borham on 30/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Well Done for doing this very glad to have a mate like you. Scumbag!!! Pete :)
Donation by Peter Essen on 30/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good work Holly :)
Donation by darren norman on 30/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck! P.S. Is it race and are you going to win?
Donation by Alex Conlin-Oakley on 30/03/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£1,461.20
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£55.00
- Total raised£1,516.20
- Gift Aid£337.80
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