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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

'I like riding my bike, too. Aux chemins lointoins... et bonne chance!' from Ben in Winchester Donation by Vivienne on 11/05/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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! :) Donation by Phil Hewinson on 09/05/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Kali tihi (good luck) you need it.... Donation by John Garidis on 09/05/08

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

A cakewalk for someone of your sporting prowess! Sponsored on behalf of "Just for Men" ;-) Donation by Mark Richardson on 09/05/08

 
£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Mark Anderson on 09/05/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Viel Glück! (Good Luck!) Donation by Christian on 09/05/08

 
£20.00

buona fortuna amico! great cause. Donation by Morris Novello on 09/05/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Stop being such a martyr and get on with it! Donation by Philippa Snare on 08/05/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It's a young man's world! Good luck. Donation by Paul and Gaynor Aspin on 08/05/08

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Mad as ever but I am sure you will zoom up the mountains! Donation by Gill Crowther on 07/05/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great cause! Good luck xx Donation by Rachel on 06/05/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Look forward to seeing the photos at MGX. Very good luck.... Donation by Peta on 06/05/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it mate! Donation by Anabel & Richard on 06/05/08

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck, (only 3 mountains! you lazy bastard. Donation by Marianne on 03/05/08

 
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Great cause Nick - best of luck! Donation by Dave Brown on 03/05/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If you wanted to raise money for the bike shop, you should just say :-). On a serious note, great cause! Donation by Willy Gates on 03/05/08

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope you've got a decent bottle of Cristal or similar on ice to help with re-hydration - enjoy :-) Donation by YP on 02/05/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

"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 Donation by Paul W on 02/05/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

As ever, Nick, in awe and respect! Donation by skent on 02/05/08

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

get up that there hill me old silverskin mucker Donation by Taffy Philpott on 02/05/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Confirms that you are in fact mad....but a great cause. Best of luck! Donation by Rich Watson on 02/05/08

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Go for it Shep, I'm right there with you. If of course you classify 'right there' as lying on a beach in Sydney ;-) Donation by M-C on 23/04/08

 
£20.00
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