Mark Pinsent is fundraising for Action for Children

Mark Pinsent's 2009 fundraising page

The Med to the Atlantic: Perpignan to Biarritz

on 03/05/2009

Arriving in St. Emilion in 2008

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Raising money for

Action for Children

Charity Registration No. 1097940

Action for Children meets the needs of the children and young people who most need support to achieve their full potential. Through our work and through speaking out, we seek to break the cycle of deprivation. We challenge injustice and empower children to overcome the obstacles in their lives that hold them back. We tailor our work to local circumstances, in partnership with children and young people, families, communities and local organisations.Charity Registration No. 1097940

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Mark Pinsent

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Raised: 207%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £3,109.00

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My story

Following the success of last year's ride from London to St. Emilion, our merry band of middle-aged cyclists have decided to gather once more, haul our ageing bodies onto merciless racing bikes and set of in aid of charity.

This year - because we're idiots - we've decided to make it even harder by not only travelling hundreds of kilometres horizontally, but by also going up and down some mountains. We're cycling from the Mediterranean coast near Perpignan to the Atlantic coast at Biarritz, via the Pyrenees. And not just the foothills, mind. Our planned route takes in a couple of the Tour de France's most famous climbs, the Col du Tourmalet and the Col d'Aubisque (snow permitting). We start on May 3rd.

We're raising money for two charities this year: Action for Children (www.actionforchildren.org.uk) and CHASE (www.chasecare.org.uk). Both are enormously worthy causes.

I realise that in such times of economic uncertainty we're all tightening purse strings but any donation, however modest, will be very gratefully received.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Action for Children and CHASE get your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

	Fantastic effort, well done xx (and of course apologies for late donation!) Donation by Rach and Mike 01/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Allez Les Veloistes Donation by Steve E 28/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done all. Next time a triathalon? Donation by Lakey 20/05/09	£100.00
	Congratulations to all and ol' Iron Man JL Donation by Leigh Baxandall 15/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	well done mate Donation by Gareth D 13/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	lots of love and WELL DONE to JLxxx Donation by Mike and Becky(Gballs) 12/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	To JL & team, Hope you are all alive and still kicking. Well done, great effort. xxx Donation by Crawfords 10/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Not sure we should encourage this sort of lunacy, but good luck! Donation by Dawn and Reuben 08/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Think your mad but youve heard that before... Donation by david curry 06/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck JL Donation by Stephen Wilson 05/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You, and the rest of the crew, are mad. Have a great time and enjoy the downhill (altho' that could be scary). Donation by Jackie 05/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Jean-Luc Donation by Pran 05/05/09	£31.00 + £8.74 Gift Aid
	I hope those Olympic cyclists will inspire you!!! Donation by Ray Stevens 04/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Happy gurning Donation by Chris Wright 04/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate Donation by Stephen Davies 01/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	be safe Pin and enjoy yourself! Donation by Nige 01/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I am only doing it for the thought of the lycra Donation by Robert Phillips 01/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck & have a great time! Donation by Victoria Melville 01/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the best guys, just keep thinking - what goes up must come down! Donation by John Contreras 30/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	I shall spare a thought next week on my ride into work and each time I puff up to the top of Dog Kennel Hill! Donation by Jonny Smith 29/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	That fella in the picture really does look like you as well ! Donation by Peter Hounsham 29/04/09	£50.00
	Good Luck Donation by David & Sally 29/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Safe journey and good luck! Donation by Vanessa Clarke 29/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	ayez un tour gentil gai de vélo Donation by Matt Wood 28/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Ride well =) Donation by Gabi Garb 28/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Keep those legs going and everything else will follow! Best of luck. Donation by jackie cooper 28/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Charmaine 28/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck chaps. Sorry I can't donate any more, but the London Marathon cleared my slush fund out. Can't wait to see the pics. Donation by Luke Mackay 28/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Keep the wheels moving - it's easier. Donation by Justin 28/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Because JL told me to... Donation by Alastair Altham 28/04/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,109.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£758.44

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