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During the 3 days leading up to Drupalcon Paris 2009, a couple of intrepid Drupal developers (web geeks who very rarely see the light of day let alone take regular exercise) from the UK (John and myself) plan to pedal from London to Paris for our respective charities.

I like a challenge so I'll be riding my beloved Brompton, a bike that folds to the size of a large carrier bag, has 16" wheels and only 3 gears so it should make for an interesting journey!

As you can see, I'm riding for the Meningitis Trust, I'm sure there's no need for me to convince you how awful this disease is... so please give what you can to this marvellous charity who support those who have been affected by the disease. Find out what intelligentgiving.com have to say about the Meningitis Trust.

Please make as much noise as you can about our venture, tell your friends, tell the world!

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Chris (matason)

Offline Donations
Thanks to Charnleys Tractors for their donation of £25.00
Thanks to North View Boarding Kennels for their donation of £10.00

Update (13th Aug 2009) - Thanks to everyone who has donated so far and the kind (sometimes rude) comments of support :) Training and route planning is going well, the weather has been pretty poor but it hasn't stopped me getting out there and doing some miles! Keep those donations coming in and I'll update again soon!

Update (2nd Sep 2009) - Hey I made it to the Eiffel Tower! What an epic journey, 70 miles completed on day 1 through busy London streets and a storm of climatic proportions! Then a ride through pitch back sleepy French roads in the early hours of Saturday morning emerging into daylight to reach Gournay-en-Bray and the final painful pedal by pedal 60 miles into Paris on Sunday including a 'needle in the haystack' hunt for the tower once I got into Paris.

Thanks for all who have donated so far, it's not too late to chip in and give to this great cause, every donation really helps those affected by Meningitis so please give what you can.

Now to waddle off and find a soft chair... :)

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Meningitis Trust

Meningitis Trust

Charity Registration No. 803016 in England and Wales SC037790 in Scotland

We provide the widest range of free professional services and community based support for people affected by meningitis in the UK. We also raise awareness of the disease and fund research into its long-term impact. Our support is for life and available to anyone affected by the disease.

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hope you beat your target :)

Donation by anon on 11/10/09

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Got your request on the NWDUG list. Good luck! It's a great charity. :)

Donation by RMT on 22/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Well done Chris! I can just picture you leaving Dieppe (I think you said?) in the early hours. Great job!

Donation by hodges' model on 12/09/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Nice one for making it to DC on a bike! Here's a little something from CMS Pros and myself. It was a pleasure to meet you.

Donation by Greg Harvey on 10/09/09

£20.00

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Best of Luck Chris I have a Bromton so it wont be a easy ride

Donation by John Collinson on 09/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Chris love Frank and Archie

Donation by Anne Whittingham on 02/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Hope all is well ...

Donation by Frank Spade on 30/08/09

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Well done! Congratulations!

Donation by Tim Millwood on 30/08/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done Chris! Congragulations on getting ther in one piece! Looking forward to seeing you at DrupalCon

Donation by Nicolas Borda on 30/08/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Mate, maximum respect for taking up the challenge!

Donation by John Griffin on 30/08/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Man I wish I could join you. Good luck on the ride and see you in Paris!!!

Donation by Richard Saddington on 28/08/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Great cause, as parents we have been through the trauma of a child with meningitis. Good luck.

Donation by Janet O on 27/08/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Chris - you, TP and missy must come see us soon. Love Munchy and the bunch xx

Donation by Louise McGregor on 27/08/09

£10.00

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Good luck John & Chris from Ben and all at HomeMade Digital! See you in Paris.

Donation by Benedict Steele on 25/08/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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I'll buy you a pint when I see you in Paris! Good luck

Donation by Simon Poulston on 25/08/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Good luck!

Donation by Dan Traynor on 24/08/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Well done Chris - a very eco way to travel to the Conference! And for Charity too - have fun!

Donation by Debbie Jones, Permaculture Association on 18/08/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Wheelie style! Hope its downhill all the way (wont hear me say that again)

Donation by Oly T on 17/08/09

£15.00

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Have fun, Chris!

Donation by Helen Whitehead, Reach Further on 14/08/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Good luck Chris.

Donation by Jonty Bale on 12/08/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Peter Bell on 12/08/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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hi chris, best of luck on your little bike ride, don't forget to take plenty of vaseline, Sue/Trev

Donation by trevor talbot on 11/08/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Hope there's not too many hills for your 3 gears to battle with! Good luck with the pedal power.

Donation by Ixis IT on 06/08/09

£50.83

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There should be more people like you guys. I'll be waiting on the finish line with cold beers for you both.

Donation by Nic rodgers on 06/08/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 05/08/09

£5.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£695.83
  • Offline donations£35.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£730.83
  • Gift Aid£163.59

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