Richard Rider is fundraising for Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Richard Rider's Fundraising Page.

In memory of:
James & Thomas Rider

Foot prints of James & Thomas.

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Raising money for

Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Charity Registration No. 1002973, Registered Scottish Charity SC040878

Bliss is the UK charity that cares for premature and sick babies. We are dedicated to ensuring that babies survive and go on to have the best possible quality of life. We provide practical and emotional support for families during an extremely difficult time, so they can give the best care to their babies. Our specialist study days and training supports doctors and nurses to develop their skills. We fund research to improve the care of all sick and premature babies. We raise awareness of the issues affecting special care babies and fight for essential change within government and the NHS.

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Richard Rider

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31/12/2009

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Raised: 95%

Target: £4,500.00
Raised so far: £4,290.00

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My story

Hello and welcome everyone

The loss of James and more recently Thomas just a few weeks ago, has made Heidi and I more aware and mind full of the complications, trauma and devastation prematurity can cause to families.

With this in mind, I've decided to offer some help and support to the very people (either directly or indirectly) responsible for helping to look after sick and/or premature babies. Heidi and I have been the recipient of help and support over the past 12 months, we feel it is right to now give something back.

Many charities link themselves to certain events for fund raising, I have therefore commited to raise money for the charity "Bliss" (web site below) by taking on a challenge to cycle from London to Paris, over 300 miles in four days. I used to cycle a little in my youth, however, that was over 20 years ago, giving some weight to the not so easy challenge ahead.

http://www.bliss.org.uk/

This event will take me from Greenwich and out of London on the 17th June, through the Sussex Downs, into Kent and onto Dover, approximately 85 miles after leaving Greenwich. The first night stop will be after the ferry crossing in Calais. The next three days will be between 60 and 110 miles a day finishing under the Eiffel Tower, Paris on the 20th June.

The above event dates were chosen as James passed away on the 20th June 2008 while in Palma, Majorca. This anniversary of his death is one way of remembering James & Thomas, but would also add some focus and encouragement to the event.

Now this is where you come in, which, for me is the most difficult bit. I would very much like your help and support to raise funds for the above cause by sponsoring me for this event. "Just Giving" is a web site where you can input your donation safe and securely. Any monies donated can be entered hear either by Credit Card, Debit Card or Pay Pal (if you are used to Ebay). All monies donated need to be registered on this web site as soon as possible for my participation on the event. Please use the address below for your donations.

www.justgiving.com/james-thomas

Just to make you aware, I have no access to the donations themselves through this web site, it is set up to give information and help on the donation transfer itself, who is supporting me on the event and making a donation, the value and a total balance to date. It is set up to be monitored on behalf of Bliss and all donations are downloaded directly to Bliss on a weekly basis.

The web site will also tell you if your donation qualifies for Gift Aid, which is why it is best to have an idividual donation and not a group donation on behalf of several people. Tax Relief is also given on company donations.

Due to unforeseen circumstances (Richard snapping his Achilles Tendon during training), the above date has had to be delayed, the new date will be Wednesday 2^nd September 2009. He has undergone an operation, leg cast, airboot and weeks of rehabilitation, training is now back on and he is looking forward to the weeks ahead focusing on the event itself. All other information regarding who, what and where relating to the event remains exactly the same.

If you feel there is anyone who would wish to donate to a worthy cause, please feel free to pass on a link to this web page.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance of any donation you wish to make, I'm sure you will agree with me, your valued contribution is going to a very worthy cause who require much needed help and support.

Please feel free to contact me for any more information you need.

(Richard - 07825 399201)

With many thanks and kind regards

Richard & Heidi

	Well done Richard. Love Gail x Donation by Gail 09/09/09	£5.00
	Donation by Sahel Aihevba 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Richard a great achievement. The popularity of what you have done is plain to see. Lots of love Peter and Zoe x Donation by Adrian Milton 05/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK RICHARD. JOYCE AND ALAN WISH YOU AND HEIDI ALL THE BEST. Donation by BARBARA RIDER 02/09/09	£20.00
	I'm sure you'll breeze through your ride which is in a great cause mate. Donation by SteveHughes 31/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Have a safe ride Rick. Catch up when you get back. Donation by Graeme Heward 18/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best - we'll be thinking of you and cheering you on! Enjoy the Champs Elysee....and those cobbles. Donation by Jane, Nick and Kate Phillipson 12/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and bon voyage. Donation by Steven McH 24/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Richard Donation by Andy Woodcock - Jex Engineering (via Jack) 16/07/09	£5.00
	Donation by Anonymous 10/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Richard and Heidi. What an amazing amount you've raised! Lots of love to you both Donation by Nan 03/07/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, Richard. Almost at the target! Donation by ian tinsley 30/06/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Hope the ride goes well, you've raised a great amount of money for a really good charity. Donation by Bianca Levy 25/06/09	£20.00
	Donation by Alison May 23/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Richard & Heidi, Best wishes and thoughts with you Donation by Afolabi Sonaike 21/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of Luck, Richard - My thoughts are with you and Heidi Donation by Sarah Scanlon 19/06/09	£20.00
	Good luck Richard! Lots of love to you both from down under! Donation by Jane and Renie 18/06/09	£40.00
	Good luck x (Craigs colleague) Donation by Nadia Sterry 16/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	well done Richard Donation by maureen smith 16/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Yvonne B 15/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck Richard, your family will be very proud of you xx Donation by Karen & Dom 15/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Crystal 15/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Lots of luck Richard, and lots of love to you both xx Donation by Lisa Feuer 15/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Karl 12/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Richard Ketley 11/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	How very, very sad. We have no children ourselves and cannot imagine what you have both been through. Our admiration and respect to you both. Donation by Phillip & Sally Wright 11/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by George Makris 10/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, quite a ride to garlic land! Donation by Felix 10/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	The very best of luck Donation by Nick Armstrong 10/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and safe cycling Donation by Karen Hall 10/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£4,290.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£825.00

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