Nick Sheppard's Fundraising Page
Page creator: Nick Sheppard
Event: Les Cingles de Mont Ventoux
Event Date: 3rd Jun 2008
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Rasing money for Dingley Wish Fund
About my charity : Reading And District Hospitals Charity Reading And District Hospitals Charity
The Reading and District Hospitals Charity is an independent charity dedicated to the support of patients and former patients of hospitals in Reading. An umbrella charity assisting those who would want to donate and fundraise in support of various different wards and departments of Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Charity Registration No 1007779
Fundraising target:  £7,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 5,000.00
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I know many of you may have suspected it already...but officially at the end of May 2008 I intend joining the 'madman' club in aid of the Dingley Wish Fund at Reading District Hospital

Qualification as officially 'mad' comes from taking on each of the 3 ascents of Mont Ventoux, in 1 day – 'Les Cingles de Mont Ventoux' challenge.  Mont Ventoux has been the source of legendary Tour de France finishes - it isn't the highest summit but it is an absolute killer of a climb and the only climb that Lance himself ever feared. I'm hoping that the pain and distress this challenge will cause me will encourage you to dig in your pockets for a great cause!!!

My cause is the Dingley Specialist Center at Reading Hospital and it is a fantastic facility with dedicated staff that help with Children with neurodevelopmental disorders, musculoskeletal problems or respiratory conditions

Despite their dedication and capability, NHS budgets don't quite stretch the extra mile and I want to do something about it. In taking on 'Les Cingles' I want to raise money for Dingley so they can buy a set of specially adapted children's bikes to help with remedial therapy  

Having seen my son Ben benefit from the independence his new wheels offer and from the development in motor skills this exercise brings, I would love to have other families benefit too. If you can help by sponsoring me, I promise your cash will make a real difference and will bring about some very big smiles on the kids at the Dingley Center

Many thanks in advance!

Nick
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Hayley Rixon 25/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 best of luck.. 
Yannick Davey 19/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Close to the 5k mark now. Good luck with it Nick! 
Tony Read 17/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Well Done Nick! 
Nic Casey 16/06/2008 £30.00 £8.46 I hope you are asking Msft to double! 
Helen Thomas 15/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Well done Nick 
Lindsey Langedijk 13/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Tres bien fait! Always knew you were nuts... 
Sergio 11/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Well done! :-) 
Sally McGinn 06/06/2008 £40.00 £11.28 You Mad dog! go for it!! 
Ceri Eames 02/06/2008 £30.00 £8.46 All the best 
John Pittaway 02/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck bud 
Richard Peers 29/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Less pain than managing a certain partner 
Mum, Dad, Mel, Marc, Lucy & Ryan 28/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Go for it - enjoy every minute! You are a fantastic Dad and we love you loads. xx 
Simon Collinson 28/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Remember - pain is just weakness escaping from your body 
Scott Massey 28/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck 
Sophie Juge 25/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 sounds fairly tame to me sheps ;-) x 
Nikki Al Samahiji 24/05/2008 £125.00 n/a You are such a great Dad. Wishing you all the best. x 
Stu & Kate 23/05/2008 £200.00 n/a Thought you would have gone for 5, but you are getting on. Nice work fella. 
Marina 23/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Rather you than me! 
Simon Kelly 21/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Fecking lunatic! 
Adrian W 20/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck 
Vicky Millar 20/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck - you mad man!!!  
Thomas Varmer 20/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 You are doing this in Diving Suit with respirator I take it ? 3 times.. ! 2000m ! you nutter! ;-) Good for you and good Luck !  
Jeff Grewal 19/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Nick 
Duncan Taylor 19/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 The donation increases significantly if you do it riding Ben's bike :) 
Bruce Lynn 17/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 this course is one situation where having 'nowhere to go but up'...well, not so good. 
Caroline Smith 16/05/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good luck Nick for a fantastic cause Lottie wishes you all the best 
Simon Collinson 16/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 This should be a holiday for you. Do it for Ben 
Andrew Rose 16/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck 
Rich K 16/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Have it :-) 
Jos 16/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Nick! 
Charlotte Richardson 15/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck hun, always knew you were mad! Cx 
Iain Fletcher 15/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck chap! 
Luke T 15/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Best of luck, Nick.  
Guy 15/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 I'd be more impressed if you did it in a kayak 
DPJ 15/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Happy to pay this to ensure it is you doing this and not me ! 
Kevin Eley 15/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Best of luck, Nick 
Bill H 15/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Great challeng - great cause, good luck Nick - remember plenty of pasta!  
Steve Deaville 14/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 you're a looney ... fantastic cause - best of of luck! 
Sue MacDermott 14/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 A true cingleur !! 
Phil Cross 14/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Go Ben (sorry ) Nick 
Kathy Isherwood 14/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Waxing, did someone mention waxing please let me watch. :-) 
Will T 14/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck man, go for it! 
Andrew Sadler 14/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Courage mon brave 
Alice 12/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 crazy man, if anyone can you can 
Paul Wood-Rob 12/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Is there any waxing involved this time? 
Jeremy Neal 12/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck 
Steve Harrison 12/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 If you need a good bike I have a lovely old Raleigh Chopper you can borrow ??? 
Matt Helsby 12/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Hope you've been having your regular EPO injections 'cause your gonna need all the help you can get.... Best of luck! 
Lillie Harris 12/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck.... 
Neil Vickers 12/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Remeber Nick - PACE YOURSELF :-) 
Vivienne 11/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 'I like riding my bike, too. Aux chemins lointoins... et bonne chance!' from Ben in Winchester 
Phil Hewinson 09/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Nick - Not long to go now!...hope the training in the last few weeks will carry you up that ascent!...and hope you hit your target - amazing cause! :) 
John Garidis 09/05/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Kali tihi (good luck) you need it.... 
Mark Richardson 09/05/2008 £55.00 £15.51 A cakewalk for someone of your sporting prowess! Sponsored on behalf of "Just for Men" ;-) 
Mark Anderson 09/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck! 
Christian 09/05/2008 £20.00 n/a Viel Glück! (Good Luck!) 
Morris Novello 09/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 buona fortuna amico! great cause. 
Philippa Snare 08/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Stop being such a martyr and get on with it! 
Paul and Gaynor Aspin 08/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 It's a young man's world! Good luck. 
Gill Crowther 07/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Mad as ever but I am sure you will zoom up the mountains! 
Rachel 06/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Great cause! Good luck xx 
Peta 06/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Look forward to seeing the photos at MGX. Very good luck.... 
Anabel & Richard 06/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Go for it mate!  
Marianne 03/05/2008 £150.00 £42.31 Good luck, (only 3 mountains! you lazy bastard. 
Dave Brown 03/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Great cause Nick - best of luck! 
Willy Gates 03/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 If you wanted to raise money for the bike shop, you should just say :-). On a serious note, great cause! 
YP 02/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Hope you've got a decent bottle of Cristal or similar on ice to help with re-hydration - enjoy :-) 
Paul W 02/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 "The Ventoux is a god of Evil, to which sacrifices must be made. It never forgives weakness and extracts an unfair tribute of suffering."-NiceEnjoy 
skent 02/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 As ever, Nick, in awe and respect!  
Taffy Philpott 02/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 get up that there hill me old silverskin mucker 
Rich Watson 02/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Confirms that you are in fact mad....but a great cause. Best of luck! 
M-C 23/04/2008 £20.00 n/a Go for it Shep, I'm right there with you. If of course you classify 'right there' as lying on a beach in Sydney ;-) 
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Amount raised offline: £2,000.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £743.21
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