Martin Thomas is fundraising for Abilitynet

Martin Thomas's fundraising page

Brighton 100/50 Bike Ride

on 26/09/2009

Modestly victorious...

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Raising money for

Abilitynet

Charity Registration No. 1067673

AbilityNet helps over 165,000 people a year who thought they couldn't use a computer because of a disability, overcome their problems. Computers open up the world of communication, learning and work; or simply shopping, emailing and having fun with friends and family across the world.

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Martin Thomas

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Raised: 93%

Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £466.00

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

Post-ride update: well, I did it! It was a fantastic experience too - the weather held for us, the bike behaved itself, my body didn't self-destruct and I even managed to squeeze in a couple of pints of Harvey's at the end. Bit of a fairytale all round really. You'll find more information and a link to some photos here.

The real fairytale ending, of course, would be to hit that £500 fundraising target. So if you still haven't supported me and you were always planning to, it's not too late! This page will be open for a few weeks yet...

Thanks again for visiting...there follows my original copy.

On 26 September I'll be taking part in the Brighton 100 bike ride, a 100-mile ride that starts on Brighton seafront and takes in Newhaven, Beachy Head, Pevensey Bay and Bexhill before moving to the High Weald and following the Ouse back to Glyndebourne. Then it's west to Hurstpierpoint, on to Devil's Dyke, and finally back to Hove (where I shall be drinking at least one pint of Harvey's bitter).

I've never cycled this far in one day before so this is a real challenge for me, my dodgy back and my creaky knees. The training's gone quite well so I'm hoping to manage an average speed of about 15mph, which will see me complete the course in around seven hours, allowing for the occasional break.

I'm raising money for Abilitynet, a charity that helps disabled people make the most of ICT kit and the internet (see the left of this page for more details).

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Abilitynet gets 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.

Please sponsor me.

Thanks!

Martin

	Donation by Peter Thomas 17/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Just 100 miles - lightweight! Donation by John Evans 14/10/09	£5.00
	Well done fella! Donation by Iain Templeton 05/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck ... but I really did NOT need the vision in my head of that bottle of gel and .... Donation by Margo Mayhew 25/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Martin Donation by Glen Poole 25/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hey Party - Go for it Donation by Lama 22/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Go for it! Donation by John Lee 22/09/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	go lance Donation by mb 21/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Hurrah! Maybe I'll be there too to cheer you in, and buy you one of these. Good luck bro. H xxx Donation by Heidi Stone 21/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi Martin. Delighted to be able to support this brilliant charity. Donation by sara parsons 21/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Oh alright already! I'll sponsor you - just stop going on about it! Good luck Babeeeeeeee! We'll join you for that fab first pint! Donation by Smudga 21/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck martin! one day I might even join you... Donation by steve merrylees 21/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Could have done without the mental image conjured up by that picture......but good luck anyway matey :-) Donation by Tony Jackson 21/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Sir. Donation by Nigel Bailey 21/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very brave - but at least you have lots of time for training now... Have a good time - or enjoy the beer anyway... Donation by Bob Bunting 18/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Martin, Best of luck, hope your new shorts come in handy! Donation by Lisa Kelly 03/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You'll have plenty of time to train now so I expect you to come in first! Good Luck! Donation by Josie Durand 31/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Martin Donation by Denise Stembridge 31/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Martin and let us know how it went Donation by Anne Blondot 31/07/09	£10.00
	Good luck with the cycle...remember the energy bars and try not to get off and push up the hills!!! Donation by David Jamieson 31/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck !! Donation by Cheryl Green 28/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Impressive - tho make sure you have plenty of padding!! Donation by Anne Atherton 23/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope the sun shines for you! Donation by Andy & Gemma & Billy Fox 12/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	go Party Donation by Q 09/04/09	£11.00
	Good luck, hope the cramps don't hit. Donation by Simon & Sarah 23/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go Hoob! Yay! Donation by Crispin & Dee 21/03/09	£20.00
	You`re mad! What does Rach think? Donation by Mairr and Dairr 19/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	one werd.... why? Donation by simon green 19/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£466.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£118.46

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