Thomas Blakeman is fundraising for BEN - Motor And Allied Trades Benevolent Fund

John O'Groats to Lands End Solo

John O'Groats to Lands End

on 05/08/2007

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Tom Blakeman

Raising money for

BEN - Motor And Allied Trades Benevolent Fund

Charity Registration No. 297877

BEN is the automotive and partner industries' own charity offering help, support, financial assistance and advice to over 15,000 people in their own homes every year. The Fund also provides a home to over 350 disabled and elderly people in one of four nursing and residential centres. Any individual who works or has worked in one of the industries BEN encompasses is eligible for help along with their dependants.

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Thomas Blakeman

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Raised: 32%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £316.60

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My story

WRONG WAY ROUND!

This Summer Tom Blakeman, 25, will be carrying out a solo cycling challenge which will see him travel the length of the UK. From John O'Groats to Lands End, not only will Tom be cycling up to 130 miles per day but also he will be cycling against the wind, effectively doing the well known cross country route the 'Wrong Way Round' making the challenge that bit more difficult.

A keen cyclist and all round adventurer Tom is aiming to complete the challenge in 9 days, raising in the region of £1000 on his way. All money raised from the event will go directly to two charities - 'BEN' (The Benevolent Fund for the Automotive Industry) and 'DIANA' (Children's Community Nursing Support) based in Wales.

Commenting on the forth coming event Tom says: "This is something I have thought about for a long time, a solo challenge which will rely totally on my self discipline and fitness to complete in the 9 day time frame I have set myself, and in the process raising money for two very deserving charities. I am hoping people will see the difficulty of the 'Wrong Way Round' and pledge their support to the event."

Thankyou for all your support so far!!!!

Tom Blakeman

	Well done Tom. That 9 day schedule must've been tough. Cheers Andy & Matt Donation by Andy Colman 03/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Tom. Hope all goes well. Donation by Jon Carter 19/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	It was the flapjack wot done it! Donation by The Sawyers of Tillietudlem 17/08/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done Tom! Donation by Joanna Czapp 15/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with your trip, keep pedalling the end's in sight!! Donation by Neville And Heather Harrison 14/08/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good job Blakey. Czappers you're a cheapskate ;-) Donation by Al Gray 13/08/07	£11.00 + £3.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Freda & Jack Riley 13/08/07	£20.00
	Well done! Keep safe! Donation by Betty Walker 13/08/07	£20.00
	Keep pedalling! Donation by Linda Blakeman 13/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck to your bum! Wouldn't wish it on mine! Donation by Una O'Kane 06/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£316.60
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£72.37

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