Matthew James's Fundraising Page
Page creator: Matthew James
Event: London to Paris Cycle Ride
Event Date: 2nd Jul 2008
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About my charity : Little Havens Children's Hospice Little Havens Children's Hospice
Little Havens Children's Hospice provides respite and terminal care for families caring for a child with either a life-threatening or life-limiting illness. It supports families from all over Essex and London. Its running costs amount to £2.1 million per year and it receives just 2% from government funding.
Charity Registration No 1022119
Fundraising target:  £2,500.00
Donations so far:  £ 2,478.30
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I'm not sure quite how I got into this - must have been a crazy decision in the pub one night !

The bike was puchased in August last year - and after breaking my arm playing football 3 days later - it has spent the last 7 months in the shed. However now the weather is OK the training has started for the 300+ miles over four days of the trip.

21st May Training Update - Total miles covered 265 - seems I have the hang of this staying upright now - no more falls reported !!!

3rd June Training Update - 405 miles covered - Foot cramps and numb toes setting in (Oh dear - may have to upgrade my kit !)

24th June - 665 miles - 1 training session left - 1 more fall - 1 pair of gloves destroyed

Many of you know Little Havens Hopsice which brings so much joy to children and their families - I spent some time there last summer helping out with the Gardening and would love to help raise more funds to go to this great cause.


Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Little Havens Children's Hospice will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Adam 18/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
Kevin 17/07/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Well done Matt 
Carl Bradshaw 15/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Show those Le Tour boys how it's done 
DJ 09/07/2008 £25.00 n/a You are a Tour prospect now .. !! 
Paul Dorn 08/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Ouch! That seat looks razor sharp! 
Tony B 08/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 As we've sponsored after the event does it mean you'll do it again?? 
John B 08/07/2008 £15.00 £4.23 All the best - break a leg ! 
andy dunbar 07/07/2008 £20.00 n/a well done! 
Chris Wall 04/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck Matt, although I'm sure you won't need it..! 
Paul Cotgrove 27/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good Luck Matt, hope it all goes well 
Sean K 26/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Lets hope someone gives you a lift home :) 
Charlie Ambrosia 25/06/2008 £25.00 n/a Good luck Matt. Sounds like a great cause 
Jon Knight 25/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 You are the man for the job! Well done and I do want some lycra shots 
Hodgy 23/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 You my friend are more of a man than I will ever be 
Laura D 20/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Ooooh that is going to hurt!!  
Lisa Ward 19/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Look foward to the photo of you in lycra! Good Luck XXX 
Sarah Ward 19/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Always thought you were crazy now I know for sure. Good luck Matt!! xxx 
Gavin Miles 18/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck 
Gary 17/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I'd like to say 'thanks' for inviting me on the ride - can't wait for the the cheese and wine!! 
Roycee 10/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Apparantly all this cycling can make you sterile, so after 4 kids I take it's the wifes suggestion. 
Suzanne O'C 10/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Check out your steel whippet! Bet you ride it like a girl though. 
Jean 06/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Lot of thought went int o your picture then!!! 
Mrs Zamora 04/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Matt! 
MikeK 02/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Put a crate of Verve on the back of the bike and bring home for me !! All the best 
Mark Lambert 28/05/2008 £200.00 n/a You wont be able to sit down for a month! Good luck Matt, I'm sure you'll pull it off without a hitch! 
Norah and Tony 28/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 good luck Matt!  
Valen Thomas 28/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 As long as you Don't sit on yer Bike...! 
Clare 23/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Enjoy your ride - it's a great cause. 
Simon Davies 21/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 That bike looks like the one from the Hovis advert. 300 miles...are you sure ? 
Keith Donnelly 21/05/2008 £10.00 n/a All the best and enjoy the ride! 
Ian Ward 20/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Gluck mate. Don't forget the Vas! 
Gio 19/05/2008 £80.00 £22.56 It is easier to drink Brunello in a pub rather than on the bike!!! Good Luck 
Carmie & David 19/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Think you are barking!! Good Luck, make sure you don't get too chaffed! Take care 
James LaFleur 16/05/2008 £10.00 n/a I know it is small, but I have sponsored many JPM people this year. 
Peter Ahrens 15/05/2008 £50.00 n/a Good Luck Matt- I am thrilled with you decision to do this! 
Kasper Developments Bonniconlon 14/05/2008 £50.00 n/a There are EASIER ways of AVOIDING babysitting!!!!! Good luck & come back in one piece! 
Nick 13/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 let someonelse take the wind and you take lots of vaseline 
John Chambers 12/05/2008 £15.00 n/a Poor Bike.... 
Gareth Walker 12/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Rather you than me ! Good Luck 
TK 08/05/2008 £25.00 n/a For a better tomorrow 
Gary Parsons 08/05/2008 £20.00 n/a thats a long distance mate.....hope you have mapped out your shortcuts 
Sidh Roy Choudhury 08/05/2008 £25.00 n/a Good luck Matthew for the cause. 
Malcolm Silver 07/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck. That's a long way on that saddle. 
Subhash Patel 07/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Very best of luck mate........just make sure the saddle is well padded!!! 
Paul M 07/05/2008 £25.00 n/a Good luck Matt, great cause and a tough challenge ! 
Mark O'Keefe 06/05/2008 £50.00 n/a best of luck, hope you get some nice dolly in front as a pace setter 
Lol 06/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 good job u got long legs 
Unk 06/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 You can't get much cheese and wine on the bike rack on the return leg! 
John D 06/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Good luck......hope you have a nice soft seat on your bike  
Brendan J Foy 06/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good Luck Matt 
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Amount raised offline: £1,073.30
Gift Aid plus supplement: £241.15
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