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Lowdhams' Long Way Round Charity Cycle Challenge
8th/9th August 2010

10.08.10 WE DID IT !  MORE PICS UP NOW. FANTASTIC EFFORT BY EVERYONE. READERS, HAVE NO DOUBT THIS WAS A VERY CHALLENGING TEST AND THE TEAMS GAVE EVERY BIT THEY HAD, INCLUDING THE DRIVERS, WHO DID A SUPERB JOB LOOKING AFTER EVERYONE. IF YOU HAVEN'T DONATED YET, COME ON, SPARE A FEW QUID FOR MACMILLAN !!

An employees' conversation over coffee about getting in shape for a good cause got a few people excited and here's the result - a 120 mile cycle ride following a challenging route around the western edge of the Peak District between Lowdhams' Gunthorpe and Huddersfield branches, taking in Nottingham, Derby, Ashbourne, Buxton, Glossop and Holmfirth.  Two teams (one at each branch) will leave at exactly the same time and meet at the overnight stop near Buxton, before continuing on to the other teams' branch the next day.   None of the riders are serious cyclists and they will need to commit to training in order to complete the challenge within the timescale set.
 
This ride is being supported by Lowdhams, who are providing use of two motorhomes for accomodation and backup. In addition, Partner Steve Sharpe is riding in the Nottingham team.

Almost everyone's life is touched at some point either directly or indirectly, by cancer. A friend, colleague, loved one or even yourself may have been affected. Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. It provides practical, medical and financial support to sufferers and campaigns for better cancer care.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

We're aiming to raise a minimum of £3,000, so please pledge a donation and badger your customers, suppliers and contacts to support us!  You can donate here or at either depot, but please support our efforts and Donate Today !

Update 03/08/2010:
* Online donations are now over £1,000 including GiftAid;
* In-Branch pledges and collection boxes estimated in excess of £500;
* Maxview have kindly sponsored our cycle jerseys.
*Isabella Awnings are donating £100 for us to wear their logo stickers on our cycle helmets.

The riders are training hard, even Mr Sharpe is on his bike before 6 in the morning!

We're Going For It, are you?  Please, Donate Today !

Update 04.08.2010:
* Online donations now exceed £1200
*Offline pledges and donations estimated at £1100 so far -
Keep Going, We're Getting There !

Update 06.08.2010:
* Fantastic level of support and donations continue;
* Everyone excited and raring to go;
* Strange lists of 'comfort' items being made for the event

Give a little to Macmillan and help us beat our target !

Thanks from:
Steve Sharpe
Claire Wong (Swann)
Charlie Sharpe
Mark Mellors
Roger Hardy
Ben Parkin
Michael Smith
Dave Bradford
Chris Gage


 

Good luck to you all. What a great cause. Maybe an annual event?!!!! Donation by Carol Hesketh on 02/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Donation by Christine Walton on 02/08/10

 
£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid
 

Donation by Emma Walton on 02/08/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
 

Good luck and here's hoping for a tail wind for you all! :-) Donation by Sue Giles on 02/08/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
 

Thanks for having a girl on the team! Good luck to us all. Claire WONG Swann x Donation by claire swann on 02/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

So pleased to see an idea blow up out of all proportion :) Donation by Chris Gage on 02/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Our strict diet of Booze, Takeaways and Fags will see us through! Donation by Ben 'Hairy Biker' Parkin on 02/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

Good Luck from all at Wilby Ltd Donation by Wilby Ltd on 02/08/10

 
£100.00
 

Good luck Claire and evryone else involved. Cant believe youve not got Gareth in on it. Hope you all have a great day Donation by Lance Coaten on 30/07/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
 

To everyone involved. Good luck it's such a good cause that helps so many people All the best Donation by Liz Costello on 29/07/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

hi good luck guys and girls, fantastic idea and effort. All the best from Paul at Danwood (printer and copier supplier) Donation by Paul Jacklin on 28/07/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
 

To Michael and everyone else mad enough to cycle all that way - good luck and well done! Donation by Rachel Lawton on 28/07/10

 
 

To Mark and the team. It is no mean feat, a real worthy cause, well done! Donation by Giles Pinto on 28/07/10

 
£200.00
 

Donation by Steve Kilvington on 27/07/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
 

Well done to the Team Lowdham for creating the event. You will have great fun whilst raising money for a worthwhile cause. Beats the gym anyday. Donation by Angela Baston on 27/07/10

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
 

Good luck to you all. Will it be like the Tour de France. Donation by Walter Michael Olins on 27/07/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
 

Good luck to you all from everyone at PBS UK Ltd. Donation by Pamela Pindar on 26/07/10

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
 

Good Luck xx Donation by Carla Moore on 11/07/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
 

Good luck to you all and brilliant idea for such a great cause. Susanx Donation by Susan Greengrass on 02/07/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
 

get your spelling right Sharpey !! All the best mate Donation by Jed Southgate on 02/07/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
 

Good luck to you all Donation by Dennis Gage on 01/07/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,128.00
  Offline donations: £1,872.00
  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £4,000.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £379.36

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