Raised: 29%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £1,445.00
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My story

 

Please support us to raise funds for Nightingale

 We did it!!
 
Elena and I completed the 194.71 miles ride from Clapham Common in South London to The Eifel Tower in 26 hours of cycling. That may not seem fast but the hills were very challenging and on occasions seemingly never ending. 
 
Was it tough going? Yes – very tough - hard cycling for long and tedious hours with few short breaks. Getting on the bikes at 0300 hrs in Dieppe was an experience! Despite that we enjoyed the challenge and the special moments. Turning the last corner in Paris and cycling directly towards the Eifel Tower was a moment of accomplishment that neither of us will ever forget. Would we do it again? Not for a week or two!
 
Two things sustained us in carrying out the challenge. The first was the people who Nightingale looks after.  Nightingale is an exceptional place – a home, hospital and nursing home for the elderly – specialising in the care of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Julian first came into contact with Nightingale when they cared for his elderly mother during the last months of her life. Such places are becoming more and more important – the number of sufferers is growing and they are among the most vulnerable people, in need of constant care.

The second thing that sustained us was you – our supporters. Not getting to Paris was not an option!
 
Once again, thank you so much for your support and encouragement. If you haven’t yet donated in support of the elderly residents of Nightingale, please do so now – and many many thanks.
 
Best wishes
 
Elena and Julian


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will done to you both best wishes from lee at yoga Donation by lee branch 13/05/09  

I hope it can help Donation by Guadalupe Hughes 07/05/09  

Good Luck Donation by Richard Labonne 04/05/09  

Bon Voyage, Allez vite vite. Chateau neuf de pape. Bon chance! Donation by Rachel Newfield 03/05/09  

Good Luck enjoy the sunshine! Donation by Ronnie Hackett 01/05/09  

Good luck! Donation by Ruth and Brian Kliger 30/04/09  

Good luck! You've been training hard enough, so we know that you can do it!!! Donation by Jo Morton (Benton Hall) 29/04/09  

You put me to shame! I'm exhausted just getting my bike out - hope it all goes well. Donation by Jeremy Crook 28/04/09  

Good luck and let's hope the wind is blowing in the right direction Donation by Shirley and Sean O'Donnell 28/04/09  

good luck Donation by steve ling 27/04/09  

Pozdravlyayu and don't forget to sing on the uphill bits Donation by Ivor & Urse 26/04/09  

Happy cycling! Donation by Sonia 26/04/09  

Good luck and have fun Donation by Naomi and David Stern 26/04/09  

Colbayns is proud of you! Donation by Nick Pavitt 26/04/09  

Dad & Lena - stay safe, pedal hard! We are so very proud of you both. All our love and best of luck! Donation by Richard Konn 23/04/09  

Good luck ! Donation by Julian & Helena Lyndon-Smith 20/04/09  

well done Donation by Damien Welsh 20/04/09  

Julian, is that a new body stuck under your head? Best of luck Donation by Keith Bannister 19/04/09  

Hope you stay well. Very good cause Donation by Esme and Daniel Nalkin 11/04/09  

More power to your elbows (and knees) Donation by Tony Coppin (Alton Park) 01/04/09  

Watch out your back wheel is going round! All the best, great idea and every success. Donation by Andrew Hutchinson (alec hnuter) 31/03/09  

good luck Donation by nigel 30/03/09  

Good luck to you both-a marvellous effort an inspiration to us all. Donation by Maria Rumsey Terling School 30/03/09  

An Irish Blessing for both of you:- May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back & May the sun shine warm upon your face. Donation by Oonagh & Campbell Morrison 25/03/09  

Well done chaps! Excellent effort and cause. Donation by Judith and David Charlesworth 25/03/09  

Good luck and God go with you! Donation by Philip and Larisa 25/03/09  

For Moses and Zipporah !! This year Paris... next year Jerusalem! !! Donation by danny and Yvonne owen 24/03/09  

Best of Luck I am so proud of you both Donation by David Hilton 24/03/09  

Bonne chance! Donation by Kathryn Hall 24/03/09  

What an achievement ! I hardly recognise you! Donation by Sarah Ginzler-Maher 23/03/09  

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* Total raised online: £942.00
  Offline donations: £503.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £193.77

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