Nick Lowe is fundraising for Scope

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Bike Vietnam

on 16/10/2008

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Raising money for

Scope

Charity Registration No. 208231

Scope is a disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Scope's vision is a world where disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their life ambitions as non-disabled people.

We provide a range of support, information and campaigning services, both locally and nationally, in addition to providing opportunities in early years, education, employment and independent living.

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Nick Lowe

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Raised: 93%

Target: £2,500.00
Raised so far: £2,316.30

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My story

Over the past five years I have been involved in fundraising for the charity Scope, formerly The Spastics Society, for their work with people with cerebral palsy and their carers. Every six hours a baby is born with cerebral palsy in the UK. Scope is the largest charity in the UK working with disabled people, their families and carers.

To date I have managed to raise over £10,000 for Scope by taking part in sponsored cycling events. In fact the most recent event I took part in was a cruelling 600km ride over 6 days in Cambodia. The events are basic in nature with participants camping overnight and food being basic fare. The trip raised in excess of £100,000 which really made a difference to Scopes work

Due to the success of this event I have decided to take part in the Bike Vietnam Challenge this October. This will be a 450km cycle ride from the north to the south of the country. Starting from Vietnam's bustling capital city of Hanoi, we will cycle over 450km through the ancient city of Hue, rural villages and lush paddy fields, finishing on the beaches of Phan Thiet and Mui Ne in the south. The events are real challenges and involve considerable commitment to train before hand. The cost of the trip is covered by corporate sponsorship so any money you donate will all go to Scope.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Any help that you can give, be it large or small will make a difference to the work of Scope.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Scope will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

	Good Luck. What you are doing is fantastic. Donation by The Nevin Family 21/10/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't forget your puncture repair kit! Donation by Andrew Marshall 22/09/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - BCC SAP Competency Centre, Integration Donation by Sukhy Tiwana 02/09/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Waiman Lai 18/08/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	go Nick Donation by Irene P Jones 24/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck with your bike ride Nick. We are all looking forward to the new football season. From your U10's x Donation by Boldmere Falcons Girls U10's 17/07/08	£65.00
	Best of luck. Donation by Xiao Hu 16/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Nick, what a challenge! wish you good luck with the ride and really hope you reach your fundraisi Donation by dawn g 15/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck from the NCMA team at the Martineau Donation by NCMA team 09/07/08	£10.00
	Keep up the good work, good luck Donation by Jag 07/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Anon 04/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We're full of admiration for your efforts. With our very best wishes and good luck Donation by criminal litigation team(BCC) 03/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Another BCC employee, good on yer! Donation by Guy S 02/07/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 02/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Nick, excellent effort. Rather your backside than mine. Good luck with it. Donation by Ian Hatherly (BCC) 01/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best wishes.... I'm old enough to remember the terrible things done to that country. BCC CYPF colleague. Donation by Paul J 27/06/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck, from another Council colleague! Donation by Rosie 25/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep up the good work from a BCC colleague, CYP&F Donation by Pam Martin 25/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 24/06/08	£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
	Blimey Nick - you love that saddle don't you! Good luck with fundraising, training and cycling through the jungle. Very exciting! Donation by Anna Partington 23/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Elizabeth Stephens 31/03/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jose 29/02/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£282.00
Offline donations:	£2,034.30
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£58.38

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