My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

This year was already a big one for the family, with Sarah turning 30 and Robert 60 so we wanted to mark it in a special way and how better than cycling for hours from London to Brighton when there is a perfectly good train line to take you there in a fifth of the time?!

However our challenge recently took on greater significance with Matt's recent spell in hospital and his forthcoming heart surgery. We all know the amazing work charities such as British Heart Foundation do, but its not until you experience the stress and pain of seeing a loved one suffer that you realise just how important their efforts really are.

So thats why, on Sunday 17th June, we'll be digging in especially hard - fighting the chaffing and the impossible task of Ditchling Beacon - to do Matt and others like him proud. Times are tough and even if you can only afford a few pence, it really does make a difference so please give what you can, come cheer us on from the sidelines and for gods sake have a cocktail ready for the finish line!

xxx

 

 

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My updates 4

THANK YOU to each & everyone of you who wished us well, sent messages of support & of course donated your hard-earned cash to our cause. We've been truly blown-away & humbled by everyone’s phenomenal generosity. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts – you are all awesome! xx

18/06/12 23:55

Wow! This morning, thanks to your kindness & incredible generosity, we smashed our target & passed the £1k mark! An extraordinary effort & one that we are truly humbled by - thank you! However what we're now thinking is.. Could we make it to £1,500?!? 1 day to go - lets do this!!

16/06/12 14:46

Seriously blown away by everyone's generosity - we genuinely didnt expect such a response so thank you, thank you for your support, best wishes and most importantly, your cash! The nerves are starting to kick in now but equally the excitement is building - 4 sleeps to go, eek! xx

13/06/12 22:28

Wow! Thank you so much to those of you who have donated already - v generous and it means a lot. We're already nearly at our target but with 2 weeks to go it would be awesome if we could get to £1k! Even just a few pounds will make a huge difference xxx

03/06/12 23:23

My charity

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation

Charity Registration No. 225971

The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity. Every day they save lives, through pioneering research, providing vital information to help people reduce their own heart health risks, campaigning for change and supporting and caring for heart patients.

Donations 44

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Well done! V proud!! xx

Donation by Denise Lewis on 16/08/12

£120.00

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Well done! x

Donation by Judy MacDonald on 27/06/12

£10.00

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Well done Sarah - great achievement!

Donation by Katie Lydon on 21/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope your butt has recovered. Well done x

Donation by Sian Connolly on 20/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Sarah!!! x x

Donation by Becky Poole on 18/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Well done xxx

Donation by Jessica Stevens on 18/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done! xxx

Donation by Nicola Barrigan on 18/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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We got the cup cake! Well done Sarah (I assume you didn't actually take your bike on the train)! Sacha & Carrie xxx

Donation by Alexander Perko on 18/06/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Have fun! :)

Donation by Kirsten Heron-Maxwell on 17/06/12

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You will get there first if you pedal fast.... Good Luck and may the wind be with you! Love Grandma.

Donation by Joyce Cushion on 17/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Sarah to both you + your Dad. It will be a breeze for you. Barry

Donation by Barry McGuigan on 17/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Sarah. The gradient on Ditchling Beacon is only 8.4% on average......................... .....apparently.

Donation by Sue Barker on 16/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck ... hope the weather's kind to you! Gordon & Lynne

Donation by Gordon Wright on 16/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by sophia castle on 16/06/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 14/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck xxx

Donation by Kipper, Olly and Mimi on 13/06/12

£20.00

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Good luck, hope the weather is ok. Such a worthy cause. Gary & Jane How

Donation by Jane How on 12/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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This donation is to sponsor your dad. Hope he can keep up with you. Sally and John.

Donation by John Knox on 10/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope you have agreat day and it doesn't rain. Good luk to Matthew too. Ruth and Graham and girls

Donation by Ruth on 10/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Hope you had a good ride!

Donation by Deborah Blumenau on 10/06/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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CHICA! (and Chica's Daddy!) Go get em!! Joshie sends a big high five and kiss. Loads of love JC, Andy & Joshie xxx

Donation by Juliet Neal on 10/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Rather you than me, I'll stick the to the static spinning bikes! Good luck Sarah, a fantastic effort for a worthy charity. Michael xxxx

Donation by Michael Pearse on 08/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Get stuck in - sub 4 hours should do it, yeah?

Donation by Sam Parkhouse on 07/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Six hours and ten pints of cider was my time. GOOD TIMES ahead.xx

Donation by Andrew Wenham on 07/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Barbara Taylor on 06/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,505.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,505.00
  • Gift Aid£332.50

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