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Circumnavigating Norfolk by bike 2008

Gary Alves is raising money for East Anglia's Children's Hospices

Participants: Gary Alves Ben Alves Tom Alves

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Norfolk circumnavigation by bike 2008 · 13 June 2008

We care for children & young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambs, Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk and support their families. This can be at home, in hospital or at one of three hospices at Milton, The Treehouse and The Nook. We rely on voluntary donations for the majority of our income.

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Why this charity? We would like to help families and kids who must be experiencing some really difficult times. This is the least we can do.

The Team: Gary (Dad - oldish), Ben (Son - 16), Tom (Son - 13).

The plan. 170 miles in 3 days.
Day 1 Forncett to Castle Acre via Diss, Knettishall Heath and the Peddars Way. Overnight at Castle Acre.
Day 2 Castle Acre to North Norfolk coast on Peddars Way. Along Coast and overnight at Thorpe Market (and a gala night of entertainment c/o Baz).
Day 3 Thorpe Market via Yarmouth and the Waveney Valley home to Forncett.

Why a bike ride? Mount Everest was fully booked, so our second choice was "round Norfolk by bike" (and seemed an appropriate way to raise money for an East Anglian charity). It is also a bit flatter and we know the natives are friendly.

Our helpers:  Thanks to Margaret, Debbie and The Feathers Public House in Wymondham for helping us to find sponsors. Thanks also to Su Leavesly for promoting us in the Forncett Flyer, to Baz for hospitality and Howards Cycles in Wymondham for kit and a generous donation. Most of all, thanks to everyone sponsoring us. Now its up to us to supply the pedal power!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: East Anglia's Children's Hospices gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

We would appreciate if you could help EACH with whatever you can afford.

Donation summary

Total
£385.00
+ £59.23 Gift Aid
Online
£210.00
Offline
£175.00

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