Raised: 18%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £1,806.70
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My story

 
What a weekend!

Monkey Moviestars was always going to be about seeing some of the best scenery Yorkshire has to offer and under almost perfect weather conditions the county rewarded our fund raising ride with great roads and stunning views.  We journeyed through gritty mill towns, across cobbles, up and down steep hills, through lush dales - crossing and re-crossing rivers, over bleak moorland past rocky crags, dodged loose sheep, slowed for horses, got lost, got found and rode over 250 miles on motorbikes small enough to fit in the boot of most cars.  We saw statuesque reminders of the area’s industrial past, abbey ruins, beaches, fishing ports, stately homes, market towns, monuments, the inside of a football stadium and lost count of the pretty picture postcard villages we rumbled through.  There were lots of highlights including our risqué recreation of Calendar Girls, Phil Webb in the Wing Commander uniform, Graeme dressed as Bernie the Bear, Mike left standing as his bike set off without him, the struggle up Sutton Bank, the pound for a bear hug and the strawberries at the Piece Hall.  We learnt lessons for next year including how we must stay with the lead car, we need some collecting buckets for donations en route, we mustn’t let Martyn book the accommodation and that tooting at pedestrians can wear your horn out!

The event is not possible without the generous help of so many individuals and organisations and if I try and list them I risk offending someone by omission so thanks to everyone who took part, provided support and have donated and encouraged people to donate, you know who you are!  We will continue to accept donations for the rest of the year so please encourage people to dig deep and help us keep the air ambulance flying.



Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor our event: The Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity gets your money faster - and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus an extra 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor us now.  Not a penny of your money goes towards the painkillers and osteopathy bills after the event - we pay for these ourselves!

Thanks for the support Ray Donation by Steve Pepper 11/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well done Colin and the other Monkeys! (From Alan & Mary Sharp) Donation by Colin Waterman 04/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks to friends for this - Steve, Louise, Alex, Sharon, Lindsay, James, Cllr Binney and last but not least Dave and Les Donation by Chris Slaven 30/07/09  

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

Thanks for a great weekend folks and thanks for all the support along the way. Now where's the Radox!!! Donation by Steve Pepper 27/07/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Andy and Jane 26/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 20/07/09  

£37.70 + £10.63 Gift Aid

well done to all - sounds like you had a great time and for a very worth cause Donation by andy cracknell 17/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 16/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

DT..Sorry I missed weekend, well done! Donation by DP 13/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Top team, well done, hear you all had a great weekend look forward to seeing the pics. Donation by Peter Barton 12/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done all. Good to catch you today. Brilliant effort. Donation by Andy Waterman 12/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by David Pepper 11/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Here's to a successful trip!! Donation by Colin Waterman 10/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have a chimptastic day Colin...! Donation by Steve Finch 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Dear Colin and friends, good luck from all of us, sorry we can't be there to cheer you on. Donation by Annie Shadrake 03/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Now I know why monkeys have red bums Donation by Colin Skoyles 02/07/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck guys !! Donation by Andy Burns 02/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great and safe journey. Well done once again. Donation by Peter & Ann Kirkby 25/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have a good road trip. Be safe. Donation by Charlene Heseltine 19/06/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hey, hey it's those Monkees!! Hope you have a fantastic day and reach your target for this worthy cause, Best wishes from all at Thorneys! Donation by Thorneycrofts 18/06/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

ride safe have fun Donation by Claire 10/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Another great fundraising idea - have fun ! Donation by Ian McCrae 01/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and have lots of fun Donation by Craig Moore 28/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Do I have the right Monkees? Donation by Alternative Title 22/05/09  

£10.00

Donation by Michael Symons 21/05/09  

£100.00

Reach for the stars! Then move away quickly as their minders leap into action. Donation by signum marketing communications 03/04/09  

£25.00
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* Total raised online: £1,387.70
  Offline donations: £419.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £353.33

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