Neville Pike is fundraising for Cornwall Hospice Care

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Cornwall Hospice Care - London to Paris Cycle Challenge

on 18/09/2009

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Team members:

Neville Pike, Rob Tape, Barry Tape, Pete Townshend

Raising money for

Cornwall Hospice Care

Charity Registration No. 1113140

Cornwall Hospice Care provides care and support throughout Cornwall, for people living with life-threatening illnesses, their families and carers, not only in our two hospices - St Julia’s in Hayle and Mt Edgcumbe in St Austell - but also in outreach centres across the county. Last year, nearly 500 people benefited from over 7,400 bed days, receiving treatment to alleviate pain and control symptoms. The care given to patients and their families is provided free of charge, but costs us over £5 million annually (£10 a minute). Only 13% of this is funded by the government which means that we rely heavily on the generous support of the general public, donations, challenges and fundraising events. All the money we raise stays in Cornwall.

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Neville Pike

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Raised: 105%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,105.00

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My story

Thank you for visiting my justgiving page.

In a few short weeks (18th to 20th September) I will be riding from London to Paris - on a shiny new bike - in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care, and would be eternally grateful for any support that you can give to the cause.

Why a shiny new bike? Well, I haven’t owned a bike since I was12: the year of the miners' strike and the three day week, Richard Nixon’s resignation, and most surprisingly of all – the appointment of Mike Denness as England cricket captain in preference to Geoff Boycott.

So as you will by now understand, this is a bit out of the ordinary for me.

Why Cornwall Hospice Care? That’s the easy bit. There is a link on the left hand side of the page to the Hospice's own website. But anyone who has ever visited a hospice will know of the extraordinary work they do to support patients and families during very difficult times. I stand in awe of the nurses, doctors, counsellors and supporters of all kinds, and the selfless contribution that they make to deliver palliative care within the local community.

And all I have to do is perch for three days on a saddle that resembles a surgical instrument. Nowt to it, lad. We'll be in Paris drekkly.

If you are able to make a donation, then donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cornwall Hospice Care 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.

Many thanks

Neville

	Well done Neville. Donation by Andrew von Bradsky 26/11/09
	Donation by Elaine Holliday 14/10/09
	Well done Nev. looking good in the shorts. If only I could look that good in a wetsuit. Donation by Kirky 06/10/09
	I thought I'd make sure you completed it before donating. I've been caught before!! however, well done. Donation by David Mason 05/10/09
	congrats Donation by Mark Nichols 02/10/09
	Glad it went well. I'm sure it's a good feeling. Arwel, Lorna, Stewart and Huw Donation by Arwel Richards 29/09/09
	Ha ha ha-good piccie-thank goodness you didn't play hockey in shorts like that! Donation by Hazel Yarlett 23/09/09
	I hope you made it!! I know how important the work of hospices is. I only wish I could have joined you. Donation by Sarah Heisig 21/09/09
	Donation by Julia Pennington 21/09/09
	Good Luck Donation by Warren Walker 17/09/09
	Good Luck Neville Donation by Stephen Langer 17/09/09
	don't forget my present Donation by Graeme Pike 16/09/09
	Good luck on the trip. Remember to get off the bike before you hit the sea!! Donation by Rupert 15/09/09
	Bon voyage Donation by Nick Collier 14/09/09
	Go for it! Love Gráinne Donation by Gráinne Newborough 14/09/09
	Good luck Neville. We'll be thinking of you. Hope you're not too saddle sore when you return! Donation by Yvonne & Ian X 13/09/09
	Good luck Nev, hope it all goes well.Cheers.JT Donation by Jon Thornton 12/09/09
	Good luck and a safe journey. John and Linda Donation by Linda Pennells 11/09/09
	WISHING YOU A SAFE RIDE Joan and Al Donation by Kenneth Pike 11/09/09
	Good Luck Nev Hoy Donation by Lee & Katie 11/09/09
	Donation by Nigel Eastman 11/09/09
	Don't forget that it is the other side of the road when you get to France. Donation by Graeme Pike 10/09/09
	Go the Rotherham Charger ... very impressive Nev ... Best of Luck Donation by Andy Preston 09/09/09
	Are these the same shorts with the padding in the front that you have been wearing around the office for years? Donation by Tassos Stassopoulos 09/09/09
	Have a great ride, Neville! Peter Donation by Peter Sanborn 08/09/09
	Thank goodness for padded cycle shorts Donation by Malcolm 08/09/09
	Go Neville go!! Donation by Jamie Damon 08/09/09
	good luck laddy boy Donation by andrew stott 01/09/09
	Good luck mate Donation by Pieter Vorster 24/08/09
	Donation by Jeffrey Taylor 22/08/09

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* Total raised online:	£1,905.00
Offline donations:	£200.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£438.59

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