Raised: 53%
Target: £2,750.00
Raised so far: £1,462.00
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My story

 

Hi folks! Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

WELL, ITS OVER!!!!

To summarize- it was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life! It was extremely tough, and as I feared, 80% of the 500+mile journey was UPHILL! Combining that with the heat, long 10hour cycling days and a lovely sore tummy that I had since day 3, needless to say I did struggle quite a bit! But I did it, and I am sooooo proud of myself! Still waiting for the feeling to come back in my bum though...

Thank you to all who have sponsored me, but I still need to raise more money.  And believe me I have earned every penny of the money and then some! So please help me to complete the challenge- the most important part- hitting my target!

I know there are a lot of charities out there that need your help.  I  worked for NCB for over 2 years, so I know first hand that your money will go towards an excellent cause: improving the lives and well-being of children in Northern Ireland and England.

So let me tell you a bit about NCB  and the wonderful work they do in order to convince you to part with some of your cash...

NCB  Mission is:

NCB has a vision of a society in which all children and young people are valued and their rights respected. We are dedicated to advancing their health and well-being across every aspects of their lives. We give support to children and young people and to those who work with or for them. We aim to:

Reduce inequalities in childhood Ensure children and young people have a strong voice in all matters that affect their lives

Promote positive images of children and young people

Enhance the health and well-being of all children and young people

Encourage positive and supportive families and other environments

 

NCB  works across the policy areas relevant to children and young people, particularly early years, social care, disability, health and well-being, and play and positive activities.  Our work is highly influential on central and local government policy, and on practice and service development. We actively engage with the NI Assembly in the interests of children and young people.

NCB  has worked on various projects to change children's lives for the better, including:

  • children’s involvement in bullying policies;
  • 5 Nations Play Policy Summit;
  • emotional health and young people;
  • childhood bereavement;
  • children living with HIV;
  • managing challenging situations in children’s residential care
  • asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant children . 

Have a look at our website www.ncb.org.uk, or type in 'Northern Ireland' to see more of what we do in NI as well as England!

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

Many thanks

Jo xx

 

Donation by Nicola Taylor 24/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, an amazing achievement! Donation by Amanda Horn 17/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hard core! I'll keep quiet about how tough I thought the puny Brecon Beacons were! Donation by Mike Proven 16/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What an amazing effort! Donation by Kat Bicknell 11/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! How about sitting on your bum for a while now? Or does that still hurt? :o) Donation by Claire 10/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Tracey Barr 09/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Jo, sounds like it was a real toughie - you should be very proud of yourself! Donation by Lynda O'Brien 09/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Joanne! Good luck with reaching your target - you deserve it! Donation by Jackie Laws 09/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anne Whitbread 29/10/09  

All the very best of luck! Donation by Keith McManus 25/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, Jo! Hope you are feeling better. Donation by Alan Tonkyn 24/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 24/10/09  

Good luck!! Donation by Suzanne Treloar 22/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best, Jo! Donation by Matt Moreland 21/10/09  

£10.00

All the best on your adventure..............hope you get the target!! Donation by Colin Mitchell 21/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! Don't forget to enjoy it! Donation by Brenda Hutchinson 21/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hey there, hadn't forgotten about you, was on my to do list for this week, good luck and bottoms up! Donation by Frances Lyons 19/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Jo! We will be thinking of you... get loads of pictures :o) Donation by Chantal Sencier 19/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, Jo. I hear Vietnam is VERY flat! Do let me know if that's right... Donation by Clare Furneaux 06/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Lesley Owen 06/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, Jo! Donation by Jane Setter 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best for your trip. Watch out for the potholes. Donation by Anonymous 24/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

From a few of the staff at Ulster Bank- all the best and good luck!! Donation by Margaret Robinson 02/09/09  

£105.00 + £29.62 Gift Aid

All the best for your journey Donation by Muriel Campbell 01/09/09  

Pedal like mad!! Donation by Sinead Press 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Theresa Bradley 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the very best. Donation by David Beattie 21/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope you raise the amount and more! Donation by Elizabeth Green 17/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by John Henry 16/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best wishes for a successful trip and.... happy days in your new role....eleanor Donation by eleanor mearns 14/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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