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In September this year I shall be cycling from John O'Groats to Lands End, downhill all the way, I HOPE!!!  Which is 956 miles in total (I'm sure once I get lost once or twice it will end up being more than 1000!).  I have chosen to do this challenge to raise much needed funds for the 'Fire Fighters Charity' & Strathclyde Fire & Rescues charity  the 'Family Support Trust'. 

What is the Family Support Trust?

Formerly known as the ‘Widows & Orphans Fund’, the Family Support Trust provides assistance to all members of the trust as well as retired employees of Strathclyde Fire & Rescue in times of need. Funds for the trust are raised via current employees of Strathclyde Fire & Rescue. Much needed additional income comes from donations and various fundraising events. The Family Support Trust provides much needed assistance and contact with the Service including:-

- Bereavement Grant, currently £2,000

- Assistance Grants/Hardship Grants

- Children’s Investment Trust, on the death of a serving parent £600 is invested in the child’s name

- Summer Trip for our registered widows

- Christmas Lunch for our registered widows

- Christmas Grant to surviving spouse


I will be completing this trip on my own, so you're more than welcome to join me at anytime along the way. I shall be starting from John O'Groats on the 19th September and over the course of the next 10 days making my way to Lands End. 

I am more than happy to send any pictures from the journey  and post cards from remote places to anyone who would like them.

If you would like to make a donation to the Fire Fighters Charity, please follow the instructions below:-
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Fire Fighters Charity 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.

If you would like to make a donation to the Family Support Trust, please forward your details and donations to either Area Commander Paul Connelly, Argyll & Bute H.Q or Area Commander Craig Cook, MIRG Greenock.

So please sponsor me now!

John

Take it easy over Christmas, John, you deserve it! Donation by Alan Forbes on 15/12/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Saw you in the Hamilton Advertiser, Well Done Donation by Alistair, Tricia, Andrew & Rachael on 19/10/08

 
£10.00

saw you in Hamilton Advertiser - fantastic effort - well done! Donation by Anne Marie Brandon on 19/10/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Big Man Yir a better Cyclist than a Boxer - K.O! Donation by Tam Slaven on 17/10/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck & All the best. Donation by John Cairns on 30/09/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Ian and Deb, Ewich House, Crianlarich on 23/09/08

 
£10.00

Enjoy!! Donation by Neil Turnbull on 22/09/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best John. You can do it!! Donation by JAN on 22/09/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep paddling! No I mean pedalling. Hope the sun shines. Good Luck Donation by Cathy Keegan on 16/09/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Buena Suerte Janito! Go like the wind! Donation by Claire Downie on 16/09/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck John Boy. I'd come with you but my bike is washing its hair! Donation by Cathy Barlow on 16/09/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Watch out for boats Donation by David Blue on 16/09/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

all the very best! Donation by Anne Gray on 03/09/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and remember the Vaseline! Donation by Sheena MacQueen on 02/09/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck, hope ye have a comfy seat. Donation by Graham Anderson on 31/08/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Davie Murdoch on 29/08/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck! You'll need it!! Donation by Carol Gilmour on 27/08/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck John Donation by Tina & Jamie on 26/08/08

 
£20.00

All the best John, hope you enjoy yourself. Donation by Sandra Byrne on 25/08/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best John & pop in for a coffee en route Donation by Douglas, Pamela, Adam & Tori Moyes on 25/08/08

 
£10.00

Good Luck John Donation by John McGarvey on 25/08/08

 
£10.00

got your sponsor link from POF good luck!! Donation by Tracy Devoy on 23/08/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope you have a great time! Don't forget your pump! :) Donation by Joanne Gunn on 22/08/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best of luck! Donation by Davd and shona Burt on 21/08/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hey oogy, good luck big bro 'n mind don't be phoning me if you break down!! haha xxx Donation by Dizzy Lizzy & Marky on 21/08/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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