Mavis Paterson is fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support

Mavis Paterson's Fundraising Page

Granny Mave's Big Bike Ride

on 01/05/2008

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Raising money for

Macmillan Cancer Support

Charity Registration No. 261017

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan. Charity registration No. 261017. Isle of Man charity No. 604

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Mavis Paterson

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Raised so far: £2,277.00

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My story

Thank you to all who donated to Macmillan Cancer Support for The Big Bike Ride. The amount so far is well over $15,000 (don’t have a pound sign on typewriter) with money still coming in which is great news. It is a wonderful charity with so much invaluable work going on.
I have been home for a while now with thoughts of the Bike Ride and how I coped. When Penny became ill and had to fly home to Scotland, I could have gone with her. There was too much at stake. I felt I had to go on as I would be letting people down--all the fund raising events that were taking place as I cycled, Macmillan Cancer Support, the trainers at the gym at The Ryan Centre, Stranraer who had pushed me into shape, all the sponsors, the help and support from family and friends and of course, cousins John and Ruth who were base camp and with me all the way.
Little did I know what was to unfold as I cycled off, alone and afraid into the unknown. A film company called Triple Echo Productions made a documentary called “The Big Bike Ride” which was shown on BBC2 Scotland on the 12th November.
I stopped blogging on my web site www.grannymave.co.uk after I came home and a friend asked “Why”? I said “Who wants to read about cooking mince and tatties and cleaning the log cabin”? It is great to be home, I love it but suddenly along comes a rush of adrenaline and I am off planning my next adventure. I know I had days in Canada when I wanted it all to end but it is a bit like having a baby, you soon forget the pain!!
I shall start the blog again when the wheels are in motion.

	Great work, inspiring. Donation by jim 25/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Watched you on TV - what you did was amazing! Well done Donation by Evonne Jenkins 19/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, Keep laughing! Donation by Ailsa & Alan 15/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We were inspired by your mammoth effort. What next? Donation by Jackie & Malcolm 15/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done!! Saw the programme - those big trucks looked pretty scary! Donation by Brian & Cathy Austin 14/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	well done - I watched the program - truely inspirational Donation by Lorna Robertson 13/11/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	A huge Well Done from fellow cyclists. Donation by Maureen & Gordon Berry 13/11/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Amazing. I lost my Grandma to cancer last year, and she would have loved this, she did a parachute jump at 80 for Cancer research, great work. xxx Donation by Scott Flippence 08/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on completing your epic journey!! Donation by Sue Carmichael 02/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Mave!!! Donation by Su 02/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We think you are great and look forward to hearing about all your adventures. Donation by Linda and Ollie 27/08/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	good on yah,love your spirit, Donation by hank&mary cummings 22/08/08	£40.00
	You are one inspiring woman!! Hope you enjoy the next few weeks before you head home. Love Steph & Donation by Steph & Daniel Rasmussen 18/08/08	£50.00
	Have enjoyed hearing of your adventure. Donation by Nelson and Morag Norman 11/08/08	£20.00
	I wish I would have know about your cause. Could have had the media & collection. Great Job ladies - it was an honour to meet you. Donation by Silvana Dereski 21/07/08	£25.00
	Sorry about our Alberta spring. Love your diary, Such courage. Donation by Boband Irene Gordon 12/06/08	£50.00
	You go girl! Donation by Alana 30/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Amazing effort, hope your having a fantastic time. Donation by Stephen James Zachary Dickinson 30/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Enjoy it - I didn't get the chance to spend my 70th in such an exciting way but I'm on the road to r Donation by Ann Guthrie 27/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck out there. It is going to be amazing Donation by deborah and rhett 23/05/08	£20.00
	Haste ye back Mav Auchenmalg needs you Donation by Finlay 21/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Have a wonderful time in Canada, hope you make many new friends and raise loads of money. Donation by Janet Davidson 19/05/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck, comfortable cycling and have a happy time among the Maple Leaves. Donation by Graham Lewis 16/05/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	jealous! Donation by keen cyclist 09/05/08	£200.00
	The previous 110.00 dontation is actually courtesy of Duncan from www.Emailmovers.com - Thanks! Donation by Oliver Smith 09/05/08	£2.00
	Wishing good luck to Duncan's Granny Mave :) Donation by The OfferX Team 09/05/08	£100.00
	Good luck to a great cause! Donation by Oliver Smith 09/05/08	£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid
	good luck mavis thinking of you all the way Donation by chapper agnes & john 07/05/08	£50.00
	Best of luck! Treen and the kids Donation by Katrina 30/04/08	£60.00
	Good luck, have a great time. Happy Birthday!xx Donation by Peter, Katy and William 18/04/08	£100.00

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* Total raised online:	£2,277.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£341.28

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