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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

Good luck hun, always knew you were mad! Cx Donation by Charlotte Richardson 15/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck chap! Donation by Iain Fletcher 15/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck, Nick. Donation by Luke T 15/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'd be more impressed if you did it in a kayak Donation by Guy 15/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Happy to pay this to ensure it is you doing this and not me ! Donation by DPJ 15/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck, Nick Donation by Kevin Eley 15/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great challeng - great cause, good luck Nick - remember plenty of pasta! Donation by Bill H 15/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

you're a looney ... fantastic cause - best of of luck! Donation by Steve Deaville 14/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A true cingleur !! Donation by Sue MacDermott 14/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Ben (sorry ) Nick Donation by Phil Cross 14/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Waxing, did someone mention waxing please let me watch. :-) Donation by Kathy Isherwood 14/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck man, go for it! Donation by Will T 14/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Courage mon brave Donation by Andrew Sadler 14/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

crazy man, if anyone can you can Donation by Alice 12/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Is there any waxing involved this time? Donation by Paul Wood-Rob 12/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Jeremy Neal 12/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

If you need a good bike I have a lovely old Raleigh Chopper you can borrow ??? Donation by Steve Harrison 12/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you've been having your regular EPO injections 'cause your gonna need all the help you can get.... Best of luck! Donation by Matt Helsby 12/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck.... Donation by Lillie Harris 12/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Remeber Nick - PACE YOURSELF :-) Donation by Neil Vickers 12/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

'I like riding my bike, too. Aux chemins lointoins... et bonne chance!' from Ben in Winchester Donation by Vivienne 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 09/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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

£55.00 + £15.51 Gift Aid

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

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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

£20.00

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

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It's a young man's world! Good luck. Donation by Paul and Gaynor Aspin 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 07/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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