Michael Harding is fundraising for Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity

Michael Harding's Fundraising Page

Land's End to John O'Groats

on 12/09/2008

With Mum & Dad, London to Brighton 2007

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Solo and unsupported

Raising money for

Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity

Charity Registration No. 1123304

Countess Mountbatten Hospice provides specialist palliative care for patients where curative treatment is no longer possible both within the hospice and in their homes and the community. Our objective is to imporve the quality of life of patients while extending care and support to their family and partners.

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Michael Harding

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Raised: 119%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,561.00

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Having completed a couple of London to Brighton bike rides, I wanted a bigger challenge, a bit more of an adventure and so at the beginning of the year decided to do cycle LEJOG (Land's End to John O'Groats). At the time, my Mum was ill with ovarian cancer and I planned to undertake the journey in May and combine the personal goal with taking an opportunity to raise money for a charity of Mum's choosing. Unfortunately, Mum died on 18th May and I decided to postpone my ride to September.

I am therefore setting off in 10 days time. My journey begins on Friday 12 September, with the intention of completing it in 15 days, finishing at John O'Groats on Friday 26 September. I have researched the route through other blogs and the Cycle Touring Club (CTC) website and will travel on mainly minor roads, stopping at pre-determined Youth Hostels and B&B's. The total distance of the trip is about 1,000 miles and I will be cycling solo and unsupported. I will be catching the train to Land's End and my wife, Lynn, will be flying up to Inverness to meet me at John O'Groats.

Although Mum died in The Rowans, Portsmouth she nursed for nearly 20 years at the Countess Mountbatten Hospice (CMH), part of Moorgreen Hospital, West End, Southampton. Both sites provide palliative care for the south of Hampshire and it was Mum's wish that I raised money for CMH which gets less publicity than it's Portsmouth counterpart. However, from the total money donated to CMH I will be giving 10% from my own pocket to The Rowans.

These places are truly fantastic and the level of care and dignity given to people in their last days is awe inspiring. Although some of their budget is NHS funded, a large amount is placed on fundraising efforts. I hope you will all agree that this is a very worthwhile course and I sincerely hope you will be able to support me in this venture.

Many thanks for your support and please follow my progress on http://mharding.blog.co.uk.

Mike

	A fitting tribute to a wonderful Mum, she was so proud of her fabulous family. Well done. Donation by Julie Jenkins 15/11/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike! Great achievement. Donation by Lee, Andrea and Gabriella 09/11/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on your achievement, we loved your blog! Donation by Caroline and Doz 04/11/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Congratulations, well done Mike. Donation by Alison and Alan 31/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congrats for a sterling effort - I figured better late than never with the donation! Donation by Gareth Sayers 31/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Mike you are an inspiration to all of us. You have been a great friend for a long time, and someone your Mum and family can always be proud of. Donation by Shaun Ruming 11/10/08	£50.00
	Well done Mike Donation by I.O's Mess 07/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	donated by the cyclists of Frater, Gosport. They asked will you be joining them for next years IOW ride? Donation by Ian Calderwood 05/10/08	£8.00
	We feel that you have done something marvellous Michael. You must feel very proud of your achievement. Very well done to you. Donation by Katie Geoff and Darryn Stares 01/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike, when is the next one? Donation by Diane & Ian Calderwood 29/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Had to wait to make sure I got my money's worth! Not that I ever doubted you! well done, lad. Beer on me when we finally meet up again, Matt Donation by Matt T 29/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike! Donation by Susan Lambert 26/09/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike Donation by Gav and Julie 24/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done - such a worthy cause. Donation by Andrea Hawkins 24/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	No surprise to see you so far north. You were riding strongly when we met on Saturday. Keep spinning the cranks. Hope to see you on LEL next year??!! Donation by Audax Mark 23/09/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good effort and a very worthy cause. Donation by Nigel and Victoria Carter 23/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike and good luck for the remaining miles! Donation by Carol and Steve 23/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike. You're doing so well, your Mum would be so proud. Donation by Katie, John, Alex and Emma 23/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Mike Donation by Maureen 23/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	well done Mike - stick at it Donation by simon davey 19/09/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck from us all Mike xx Donation by Slimming World Cowplain 19/09/08	£35.00
	Donation by Jiwan 19/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luke Mike - I am keeping a track on your progress, thanks to Lee Donation by Carol Sturman 18/09/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate. You are still my hero. Donation by Tony and Frances 17/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well Done Mike. Your mum would have been proud. Donation by Sue Rob 17/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Mike Donation by Shane Venni 16/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Loving your blog, Keep it going. Donation by Matt and Amy 16/09/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck take care xx Donation by Jackie john 16/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We are with you in spirit, good luck and have a safe journey. Donation by Andrew and Tammy 15/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Very best of luck Mike, hope all is going well so far Donation by Andy McMillan 15/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,764.00
Offline donations:	£1,797.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£396.56

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