Raised: 133%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £6,666.50
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Hello, I am SAC(T) Jon-allan Butterworth and I am currently serving in the Royal Air Force as a weapons technician.  I lost my left arm in Iraq on the 4th of August 2007 where I was involved in a rocket attack on Basra Air Station.  As part of my ongoing rehabilitation and because I am also an injured servicemen, I am doing the Big Battlefield Bike Ride.

I am going to be part of the DMRC Headley Court cycling team, a team of patients and staff (support riders) will be participating in the Big Battlefield Bike Ride to show their support for the appeal and help contribute to the fundraising effort. Although the team will be made of 10 riders collectively we will only have 18 legs and 17 arms!!  By participating it is hoped that:

1.  The team will raise a significant contribution to the appeal.

2.  Team members will test their physical fitness, stamina and mental toughness helping in their rehabilitation journey from injury.

We will be covering 342 miles over 5 days.  Cycling from Caen to Calais, we will visit some of the many war memorials and battlefields of Brittany and Normandy.  On the final day we will meet cyclists participating in the Great British Hero Ride (please see http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/gbhr.html if you want to ride this) at Blackheath, South London and pedal to the cenotaph.

My personal contribution to the overall target of £23000 is £2000, so please help me to reach my target and give generously.  Please give in the knowledge that you are helping many injured servicemen and women, that have come back from conflict zones around the world.  I have already reached my first £2000 target, I have been overwhelmed with donations that I have now doubled the amount I originally set out to achieve.  Now that I have reached the £4000 target I am increasing it ever so slightly, I know there are more donations to come and would like to raise as much as possible for the charity.


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Help for Heroes will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Raised from a sponsored twin rig bowser pull, twice around the BFI compound. Keep up the good work Jon-Allan from the lasses of BFI MT,MTMS and GEF. Donation by BFIMT 903 EAW, BASRAH 12/07/08  

£71.00

From a few of Gwyneth Butterworth's friends Donation by Jon-allan Butterworth 23/06/08  

£50.00

A big 'thank you' from us both. Donation by Tony & Chris Shields 07/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

From all the plumbers at RAF Lyneham, well done hope your arse isnt too sore!! Donation by Wayne Edwards 04/06/08  

£310.00 + £87.44 Gift Aid

Start praying for good weather! Donation by Neil 30/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Claire Martin - IV (AC) Sqn 30/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck dude! Donation by Mark Thorne 30/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done on all that training! Donation by Trev Ford 30/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It's all about having the right attitude & the mind set to get on with life. Donation by Nick Mears 29/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best fifty quid I've ever spent. Donation by Neil Hawthorn 29/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Very best wishes Jon. Much respect for your efforts x fellow armourer Donation by Paula 29/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope it goes alright for you.Good luck X Donation by Ash Lovett 29/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

SATCO Cottesmore - best of luck! Donation by Sarah Iveson 29/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by chris barrow 29/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good on ya, fella! Donation by Fg Off Steve Ferris 29/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wishing you best of luck from Kev Lillywhite's sister Donation by Sharon Cramb 26/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck to you. Cant think of a worthier cause than those that are prepared to risk their lives for us. Donation by Robert Charlton 25/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

From an Ex OC Arm/SEF at Basrah. Good luck and enjoy! Donation by Sonia Nevin 25/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation from Central Registry @ RAF Cottesmore Donation by Jon-allan Butterworth 23/05/08  

£70.50

Donation from Mr & Mrs Butterworth(Nan & Grandad) Donation by Jon-allan Butterworth 23/05/08  

£50.00

Donation from the Women's Institute (Sutton Coldfield) Donation by Jon-allan Butterworth 23/05/08  

£38.00

Donation from Mrs Lister (Sutton Coldfield) Donation by Jon-allan Butterworth 23/05/08  

£25.00

Donation from Mr & Mrs Pattison (Sutton Coldfield) Donation by Jon-allan Butterworth 23/05/08  

£20.00

Donation received from Irene Bramble (Sutton Coldfield) Donation by Jon-allan Butterworh 23/05/08  

£25.00

Good luck mate Donation by Reg 23/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done on your efforts for the charity. We hope the sun shines on the day. Best wishes for the future. Donation by Sheila Laurence 16/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done with your fundraising and good luck for your future. Donation by Harvey & Karen Shields 13/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

well done and best of luck Donation by Brenda Olson + David Howell 07/05/08  

£75.00

your the best mate! mega stuff. your all hero's Donation by Rob Copsey (ex 9 para) 04/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good skills and best of luck mate! Donation by ScubaSteve 04/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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  Gift Aid plus supplement: £891.84

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