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Target: £750.00
Raised so far: £502.50
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My story

 

Hello and thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

I'm doing this ride because I've been really inspired by the guys at Charity Adventure and their tireless work to raise money for a variety of charities in their spare time, so I'm joining their Amsterslam 09 ride from York to Amsterdam and back to raise money for Jessie's Fund. Have a look at the Jessie's Fund website and you will see what great work they are doing and why I want to raise funds for them - hopefully all of us in the Amsterslam team can help them to bring music and Jessie's Fund magic into more sick and disabled children's lives.

To do this, though, we need to raise lots of money! So please sponsor me if you can and also pass on my page link to anyone else who might.

I know it's going to be an amazing experience, but it's also going to be a challenge for me and I'll keep you up to date on this page about how my training is going so keep coming back. If you don't have the funds to donate now you can click the reminder button so you don't forget.

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

So please sponsor me now!

Mel x x

02/06/2009 - Although I've been training since January, I've really upped the distances recently and it's certainly getting harder, especially as there are more hills. However, I've now paid for the trip so there's no going back and I'm actually really looking forward to it. Thanks to everyone who's sponsored me so far, I really appreciate it! Please don't forget to pass the message on.

08/07/2009 - I wasn't able to update the page before due to the problems with the site but it seems to be okay now thankfully - sorry if anyone's had problems. Well, I made it up Cheddar Gorge and back and didn't find it that hard so I was feeling cocky, but I haven't done much since then and my ride to Bath and back last night was tough going! Getting a little nervous now but also looking forward to it immensely. Thanks to everyone who's sponsored me so far - you are all stars x

16/07/2009 - Wow, can't believe it's all over! So lucky with the weather, lots of sunshine and windmills and lovely people. Also lots of chafing and achey bits and a wasp sting but it was still absolutely brilliant!

That was great Melissa, We'd do it ourselves but are a bit past it. Donation by Val, John & Auntie Susie 01/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Melissa! Donation by Viv Nigel Charli and Nik Barlow 01/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Melissa x Donation by Martin, Nicola, Leo & Oliver 24/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you! Amazing! Donation by Vickie Robertson 24/07/09  

£4.00 + £1.13 Gift Aid

Respect to the Mel Donation by Josh Bayn 23/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, Mel! Hope there was minimal chafing. Donation by Ceri 23/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I dunno what people are talkin' about; I could've easily done it too if it wasn't for all the left turns! Well done, Chief. I'm very proud of you. Donation by Simon 15/07/09  

£32.00 + £9.03 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Hope the pain stops soon! Donation by Fiona Petch 11/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Yay I like sponsering this way its so much easyier! Have loads of fun Im so proud of you :0) See you when you get back you can tell me all about it! Donation by Anna Williams 10/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Foster 08/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You will be fab! What an adventure! Go Mel C :-) XX Donation by Jo Gate-Eastley 08/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go for it Melissa. Very aptly named Charity for our family I think!. Have a great time & be safe in Amsterdam. Donation by Louise & Rich Aldridge 08/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It was all a mis-understanding you know, they weren't hamsters at all, they were just really small beavers. Happy pedallin'. Donation by Sean Julian 08/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The charity sounds inspiring and the ride sounds knackering. Good luck! Donation by Matt Davies 08/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck you. It's going to be brilliant! I'm so proud of you. xxxx Donation by shona graham 08/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck! Donation by jeanette elston 08/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Don't get too wet and bring my Panier back :-) Donation by Dem Jardel 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a wicked time! Donation by Jessica Hicks 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy the burn. Proud of you and see you soon. Donation by Suzanne and Jim 07/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good job Simons not doing it with you or you would probably both end up in the North sea. (and keep out of those dodgy Dutch cafe's !) Donation by Mick & Cath West 06/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Which way does the wind blow? Donation by Zoe Falk 06/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, don't think I could do it!!! I work with Simon (and sit next to him) in case you don't know who I am!!!!! Donation by Nic 03/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Mel! I think what you're doing is brilliant. I hope you cycle to Bradford-on-Avon lots to help with your training! Have a great time xx Donation by Claire Hogg 30/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck! x Donation by Robert 18/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Mel, from one cyclist to another!!! Donation by Donna 12/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck! You should be proud of yourself!! Yipppeeeee Donation by Beth 12/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You go Mell, peddle peddle, those kids really get a lot from music therapy! Donation by Jennifer Evans 11/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Mel, I know you'll be great and have worked hard. Donation by Lauren 09/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a wicked time! Good luck smelly! Donation by Jo 06/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Come on you absolute beast! Smoked Gouda Donation by Burdy 02/06/09  

£4.00 + £1.13 Gift Aid
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