Mark Hope is fundraising for The Christie

Mark Hope's Fundraising Page

Christie's - Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride 2009

on 12/07/2009

Frodsham Hill Climb - 20(ish) years ago!

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Raising money for

The Christie

Charity Registration No. 1049751

The Christie Charity raises funds to help provide additional services and undertake vital research for our cancer patients. As one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 40,000 patients a year every penny really does count.

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Mark Hope

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Raised: 100%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,000.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I'm about to do the Manchester to Blackpool cycle ride, which covers approximately 60 miles. I've got exactly two months to try and get my legs back in action and acclimatise my derriere to the saddle once again. I have done this ride before - about half my life ago when I was considerably fitter. I was also (quite) a few pounds lighter and, as you'll notice, had a full head of hair! In the interest of good taste I wont be wearing lycra this time round.

The ride is in aid of Christie's Hospital and I'm trying to raise some extra money for the important work they do.

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

Any amount you can give will be very much appreciated. So please sponsor me now!

	Sorry it's so late but well done! ;) Donation by Rachel Brewin 05/08/09	£20.00
	Well Done Mark. Pleased to see you had enough hair in you tyres to last the distance Donation by Jim & Chris Broome 17/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope you have a wheely good time Donation by James Peel 13/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 13/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Mark! Donation by John Neate 13/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 12/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I still don't believe that picture is of you. Hope you've got some cream for those saddle sores. Well done mate Donation by Phil Cropper 11/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark, that's the first time I have seen a pic of you with hair. We should do a time trial ;) Donation by gingerman 11/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate... Donation by David Rimmer 11/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Hope you dont get saddle sores! H :) Donation by Helen Holmes 10/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fantastic work for a great organisation. Fingers crossed on the weather, I know you'll be great. Donation by Matthew Booth 10/07/09	£20.00
	Good luck for Sunday Donation by Robert & Alison 10/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I'll be with you all the way! Metaphorically speaking ofcourse.... Donation by Wayne Hitchcock 08/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Glad you're keeping yourself in shape now that there's no footy anymore. Donation by lee charters 06/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Go Hopey boy!! Donation by Victoria Leighton 04/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Interesting that your target is the same as you paid for the bike??? Good Luck! Donation by Simon 01/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Cyril is full of admiration - he remembers riding the same route 60 years ago! The only bike he can get on now is in the gym! Good luck Mark x Donation by Pat & Cyril 20/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark, we'll happily donate to such a worthy cause we'll all be thinking about you on the day xx Donation by Jon, Sarah, Hannah and Kier Barry 16/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	all the best, sure you'll make it. Donation by Les Logan (davids dad) 15/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are a mentalist! Donation by David Logan 15/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I would have paid to laugh at those photos - so a donation seems the next best thing!! Good Luck from all of us xx Donation by McCarthy Recruitment 12/06/09	£100.00
	It was you in that Hovis ad wasn't it? Best of luck... Donation by Marcus Sian Tommy & Adam 11/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Not knackered enough already? Good luck Donation by AndyB 11/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark.Dave said your bike is as light as a feather let's hope it floats you over the line!!! All our love and good luck wishes xxxxx Donation by The Popes 11/06/09	£10.00
	Good Luck. Watch out for the speed cameras, as it could be hairaising! Donation by bambers 10/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Mark. I'll be at Christie's on Friday with Matt's sis and couldn't think of a more worthy cause. xx Donation by Victoria Green 10/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck - enjoy the training! Donation by Les Cochrane 15/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	As a crap cyclist myself I know that this will be tough. But it's all for a brilliant cause so best of luck!! Donation by Paul Gregory 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Didn't realise how many bikes we bought you over the years Donation by Barbara Hope 13/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	'He's on the final climb. Mark Hope is going to do it...he's going to win!! OH AND HE'S FALLED RIGHT BEFORE THE FINISHING LINE.' Donation by Anthony Neate 12/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£600.00
Offline donations:	£400.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£126.92

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