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paul britton is raising money for Home-Start UK
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London to Paris Cycle · 24 February 2009

Home-Start is a family support charity. We help families who are reaching breaking point because of isolation, bereavement, illness, poverty, and more. Children miss out on the most important years of their life because of family crisis. With Home-Start support, their childhood can start now.

Story

Hello all,

WHY:
If you're wondering why I am scrounging for money off you; it's in aid of Home Start, a UK-based charity which helps struggling families, in difficult circumstances, who have no one else to turn to (see description bottom left).

I decided to cycle to Paris from London in aid of the above charity. The ride takes place over 4 days, starting the 9th - 13th September, and no, I won't be swimming the channel, just taking the ferry I'm afraid. There will be 130 of us, so a relatively small group. The cycle ride is over 500km and we will be traveling cross country; I will feel it on the last couple of days.

I do many cycle rides for charity, and never ask a penny from a lot of you, as I usually donate myself. However, this is the big one and I wanted to really go the extra mile to get some cash in, so please give something for my aching legs.

THE BLURB: Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Home-Start UK 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.

FINAL BEG:
Those of you that have already donated some of your hard earned dosh, I thank you, for those of you that are thinking about it. One day you may need their help – so give generously.

Cheers, and take care all.

Paul

Donation summary

Total
£1,130.00
+ £125.51 Gift Aid
Online
£495.00
Offline
£635.00

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