Raised: 71%
Target: £7,000.00
Raised so far: £5,000.00
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My story

 

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

best of luck.. Donation by Hayley Rixon 25/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Close to the 5k mark now. Good luck with it Nick! Donation by Yannick Davey 19/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done Nick! Donation by Tony Read 17/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I hope you are asking Msft to double! Donation by Nic Casey 16/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Nick Donation by Helen Thomas 15/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Tres bien fait! Always knew you were nuts... Donation by Lindsey Langedijk 13/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! :-) Donation by Sergio 11/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You Mad dog! go for it!! Donation by Sally McGinn 06/06/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

All the best Donation by Ceri Eames 02/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck bud Donation by John Pittaway 02/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Less pain than managing a certain partner Donation by Richard Peers 29/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it - enjoy every minute! You are a fantastic Dad and we love you loads. xx Donation by Mum, Dad, Mel, Marc, Lucy & Ryan 28/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Remember - pain is just weakness escaping from your body Donation by Simon Collinson 28/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Scott Massey 28/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

sounds fairly tame to me sheps ;-) x Donation by Sophie Juge 25/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You are such a great Dad. Wishing you all the best. x Donation by Nikki Al Samahiji 24/05/08  

£125.00

Thought you would have gone for 5, but you are getting on. Nice work fella. Donation by Stu & Kate 23/05/08  

£200.00

Rather you than me! Donation by Marina 23/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fecking lunatic! Donation by Simon Kelly 21/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Adrian W 20/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck - you mad man!!! Donation by Vicky Millar 20/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You are doing this in Diving Suit with respirator I take it ? 3 times.. ! 2000m ! you nutter! ;-) Good for you and good Luck ! Donation by Thomas Varmer 20/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick Donation by Jeff Grewal 19/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The donation increases significantly if you do it riding Ben's bike :) Donation by Duncan Taylor 19/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

this course is one situation where having 'nowhere to go but up'...well, not so good. Donation by Bruce Lynn 17/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick for a fantastic cause Lottie wishes you all the best Donation by Caroline Smith 16/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

This should be a holiday for you. Do it for Ben Donation by Simon Collinson 16/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Andrew Rose 16/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Have it :-) Donation by Rich K 16/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Nick! Donation by Jos 16/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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