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My story

 

ETAPE du TOUR CYCLE RACE

Thanks for visiting my fund raising page.

 In January of this year, I set myself two inter-linked challenges;

1)      Try to complete the Etape de Tour Cycle race

2)      Raise funds for Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children.

As most of you will know by now, on the 20th July, 2009 I was not successful in completing Challenge One, as I was ‘retired’ from the race by the officials having reached the 72 mile point. Whilst initially disappointed, I came to realise later in the day that I had under-estimated the scale of this challenge, and that this was indeed a wise decision. For what it is worth, I enjoyed my 72 mile ride through the French countryside!

As I did not complete the race, everyone’s entry in the competition to win the bike donated by Halfords was entered into a draw, and the lucky winner was Erica McConville (a colleague at work!) who guessed 7999!

I am, however, delighted to be able to tell you that I was much more successful with Challenge Two, in no small part to YOU, and inform you that the total raised was £6,400! This amount far exceeded my initial target, and I am absolutely stunned, and humbled by the generosity of everyone who has donated and helped me raise this much.

I would love to be able to thank each of you individually, but SO many people donated (100’s of whom were complete strangers!) that this is impossible.

I would, however, like to take this opportunity to thank the following, as without their support, my event would not have been so successful;

- Simon "Wiggly Wiggins" Wallace, who did complete the race, and raised £1,100 to-wards my total!
- Moi Liau, and her clients in London, who raised £240 to-wards my total!
- Dawn Weir and Rachel Burgoyne at NICFC, for all their support
- Brian McDermott at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (publicity)
- Colin Oliver at Halfords (for donating bike for competition)
- James Glen at Radiocontact Ltd (for sponsoring my race entry costs)
- Philip Moore at Sumetzberger Ireland/PHIL-TEC (for sponsoring my travel and accommodation costs)
- Natasha Walsh at Lisburn City Centre Management
- Margaret McClelland at Forestside Shopping Centre, Belfast
- Joy Hanna at The Tower Shopping Centre, Ballymena
- Margaret Rooney at The Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
- Michael Bower at Mambco (cycle shirt printing)
- Ricky Darling & Andy Gordon at Avoniel Leisure Centre, Belfast
- Rachel Spence at The Bloomfield Shopping Centre, Bangor
- Lynne, Tina, Tim, Shauna, Anne, Molly, Rachel and Roy, who came along to the static events, and collected money!

On behalf of ALL the children that NICFC will be able to help, thanks to YOUR generosity and support, a MASSIVE THANKS.

Michael

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children 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.

Looking forward to hearing how you got in mate! Sorry i didn't get to wish you good luck beforehand:( Hope you had fun and see you soon:) Donation by mark cunningham 21/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Remainder of sponsorshipmoney from Sumitzberger Donation by Michael McClughin 12/07/09  

£14.00

Good luck uncle Michael ! Hope you stay on your bike this time! Donation by molly and rowan 10/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope the training has been going well. If you finish your hotel room is on me. Donation by Trevor Blagg 10/07/09  

£88.00 + £24.82 Gift Aid

Fair play to you big lad what a challenge! Remember it is the taking part that counts finishing is just a bonus. Its a great cause. Good Luck. Donation by Stephen Dickson 07/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Almost there! Hope you have more success on 2 wheels than your Carribean trip! Donation by Julian Fowler 05/07/09  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

Fantastic job, proud of you. Wishing you all the best from all of us here in London, my clients, my family. Donation by Moi Liau 30/06/09  

£238.00 + £67.13 Gift Aid

Wait for me at the top of Ventoux - I'll buy you a pint (rider 9396) Donation by David Totten 18/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

For the parts that Beer can't reach. there are Drugs!!! Donation by Seán O'Hare 17/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Impressive!!! All the best, mister. XX Donation by Shauna Dempsey 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck from all at Sumetzberger and it is a pleasure to help sponsor your fundraising effort. Donation by Philip Moore 16/06/09  

£100.00

Good luck! Donation by Joe Whoriskey 09/06/09  

£20.00

All the best 'big cuz'. Donation by Nick McClughin 01/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Casser une jambe Donation by Briege Kelly 31/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is the only time anyone connected to Chelsea get money out of me!!! Donation by Alan Young 30/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I hope you don't find the race TOO taxing!! Donation by David Burch 30/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a great ride and enjoy the cicycle. Donation by Darren Young 26/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

All the best of Luck and Keep 'er Lit! Donation by Chris McNabb 25/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

With lots of love and thanks. Donation by Cath & FoF 11/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

don't wear the bandana! Donation by Rachel and Julie 15/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Never met you Michael but wish you the best of luck - seen part of the Tour de France route about a month ago and have to take my hat off to you! Donation by Trisha Tweedie 13/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the training. Tip: If you want to look hard during the race, try Viagra eye drops. Donation by Marty Breen 12/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and enjoy the experience Donation by Sam Magill 10/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go for it - take along some vaseline u may need it !!! Donation by Art & Rachel Thompson 09/04/09  

£20.00

Go for it i know you will do it.. Good luck Donation by john young 08/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bonne chance avec le grand cycle de l'homme Donation by Joanne Brown 08/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Mum 08/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

great charity good luck :) Donation by Michelle B 07/04/09  

£10.00

Good luck, never let it be said you dont enjoy a challenge! Donation by Nicola, Darren & Keira Sharpe 07/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

you are mad but enjoy! Donation by Shauna and Vic 07/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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