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Saturday 26th September 2009

Riders - Tim Alltree, David Carver, Erica Carver, Paddy Carver, Graham Copping, Karl Gibbs, Dave Graves, Chris Hunter, Stephen Jones, Teena Jones, Ben Lancaster, Lou Lancaster, Floyd Pattie.

'Le Tour de Walden 2009' is a demanding 60 mile (That's 60 miles!! & we are by no means olympic cyclists!!) circular route through the villages around Saffron Walden. Some riders - the saner among us - will join us at the half way point to complete a still impressive 30 mile ride. 

Check out our route here!  www.mapmyride.com/route/gb/saffron%20walden/579124877858758947

We are taking on this challenge to raise funds for Addenbrooke's Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). www.act4addenbrookes.org.uk/picu

In February this year our 9 week old baby boy Leon was suddenly taken ill with an extremeley nasty and dangerous respiratory virus. One minute he was our happy, smiley baby and the next he had turned a horrible shade of grey and was desperately struggling to breathe, a nightmare for any parent. The virus had infected his lungs and caused his bronchial tubes to swell shut making breathing near impossible. Leon was rushed to Addenbrooke's hospital and from the moment we arrived the team from the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) were there by his side doing all they could for him, at the same time reassuring and explaining everything to us. Leon spent a difficult week in Intensive Care on a ventilator and sedated whilst his tiny body fought very hard to beat the virus. It was such a frightening time for all Leon's family but we were consistently amazed by all the doctors and nurses on PICU who took such great care of the three of us. Every step of the way they made sure we understood exactly what was happening, and their calm caring manner really helped us through a horrendous week.

Leon is now 10 months old and thanks to everyone on PICU, and despite initial concerns, he has made a full recovery and is developing very well. In fact you could not tell that not long a go he was critically ill in hospital. 

To show our great appreciation for the efforts from everyone on PICU and so the unit can carry on giving fantastic care to such poorly babies and children, a group of Leon's family and friends are embarking on an epic bike ride to raise stacks of cash!

PICU is currently raising money to obtain a portable ultrasound machine to assist with the diagnoses of cardiac conditions and to assist in the procedure of fitting central lines. The funds raised by this ride will go towards the £34k required to purchase this vital piece of equipment which would be used daily and be to the benefit of many children.

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So please dig deep and donate now. Thank you.

David, Erica & Leon Carver

Well Done Karl & Gang, Dad,Angela & all your Family in Leeds, also from Ward 25 at St.James Hos. Donation by stephen gibbs 03/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Pleased to support such a good cause. Donation by Accurate Solutions Ltd 09/10/09  

£30.00

£1 a mile for Paddy's contribution - well done! Donation by Kevin Rolph 05/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Graham. Donation by Aaron 05/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hope all went well. Congrats, a fantastic amount raised! x Donation by Becky Alltree 02/10/09  

£10.00

Hey dudes, Hope the Bike ride went well and your botties aren't too sore! Well done! Charlotte & Nik xxx Donation by Charlotte Brown 01/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done everyone! Donation by Damian Alltree 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done to every particpant. A fantastic result. Donation by Sharon Bagley 29/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

For Erica, Dave & Graham's efforts. A great cause. Donation by Andy Wood-Hill 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done. Have needed special hospital services for my family on more than one occasion. Donation by Helen Lightning 28/09/09  

£10.00

Happy cycling, boys and grils. Be safe. Mike & Ruth Alltree Donation by Michael Alltree 25/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you look as cool as this guy http://bit.ly/MY5Pa Donation by Matt 24/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck mr alltree i will make it £100 if you do it in my mankini! Donation by richard smith 24/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the very best mate. Donation by Linos Lazarides 24/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Dave, Good luck! Donation by Little Gill 24/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by David Pether 23/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy the ride - Best of luck to you all Donation by Elliott Law 22/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck mate . Donation by Stuart Hefford 22/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you manage it all - looking forward to the moaning next week lol. Donation by John Hilton 22/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Damon Palmer 22/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Neil Soutar 22/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck guys. Donation by Simon Rogers 22/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck tim and the rest of you Donation by jamie 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Happy peddling! Donation by Andrew Burton 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Paddy. I've warned Chris Hoy to watch out for high speed RAF roundels overtaking him! Cheers, Mike and Patricia! Donation by Mike McCook Weir 21/09/09  

£25.00

Good luck, love Karen, Hannah, Rebecca, Brian, Janet, Glen and Liz. Donation by Karen Pattie 18/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck to you all. From Paul, Caroline and Ben Donation by Paul Ketteridge 16/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to all of you. Donation by Claire Gibbs 14/09/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Good luck Paddy. We hope you find a flat route! Pauline & Steve Donation by Stephen Gale 14/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck to everyone! Donation by Chris Swan 14/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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