Paul Bugden is fundraising for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Paul Bugden's Fundraising Page

London To Paris Cycling Challenge

on 01/07/2009

Anyone know the way to Paris?

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Raising money for

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Charity Registration No. 264501

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice offers Specialist Palliative Care to adults facing the end of their life and to those who love and care for them, serving a population of 600,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire. Every day we support over 100 patients and carers in their own homes, in the community and at the Hospice. The NHS covers less than 16% of our costs, which is under half the national average for hospices. This means we have to fundraise 84p in every pound the Hospice needs to spend. For that reason, we rely heavily on the support and generosity of the local community.

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Paul Bugden

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Raised: 102%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £10,222.50

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My story

Thanks for taking the time to consider my fundraising page.

I rashly agreed to take up the challenge of cycling from London to Paris, when a friend popped the question after a few glasses of wine one evening! It was only when my head cleared the following morning that I realised the enormity of the challenge. The ride was roughly 300 miles to be completed over 4 days. With a little off-road cycling experience and no experience of using a road bike, it was a daunting task.

My training started on rather icy mornings back in February. But all the hard work has paid off as I was able to complete the route without serious difficulty apart from one crash, which left me with some pretty bruises, and a couple of punctures.

Riding through Paris in a large group being cheered on by the crowds down the Champs Elysees was a special moment.

All the effort is in support of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, who cared for a good friend last year in her final days.

I am amazed that I have reached my target of raising £10.000 thanks to the generosity of many kind friends. There is no harm in beating the target so, If you would like to make a contribution, that would be marvellous.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and secure. It’s a very efficient way to sponsor me as Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice 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.

All the best,

Paul

	Paul - Sorry this is so late but well done. Great photos. Love James, Anne and Louise Donation by Anne, James and Louise Hodson 04/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Outstanding effort, Paul ! Donation by Colin Andrews 22/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Better late than never - plus some interest... Well done - great achievement! Donation by Camilla 20/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Play golf next time! Donation by Tim Judge 17/07/09
	A great effort for a great cause Donation by William O'Brien 16/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A very good cause. Well done. Donation by Frances Bailey 15/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Paul. A worthy cause close to my heart. Well done, both on the successful bike ride and on exceeding your fund raising target! Donation by Les Wilson 15/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Derek Reid 13/07/09	£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 10/07/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	You made it to the top of the mountain. Very well done. with my love x Donation by tenzing 09/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Paul, Well done and very happy to contribute to this cause. Donation by Peter Shelford 08/07/09	£25.00
	Donation by Stephen Pink 08/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Paul Donation by Louise 08/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done Paul... Donation by Simon Meredith 07/07/09
	Better late than never - been thinking of you. B/Matt/Joey and Martha Donation by Belinda Raynes 05/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	It has now started and your are nearer the finish than you were. Good luck and best wishes Donation by Richard Maw 01/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Enjoy yourself Paul Donation by penny whitwell 27/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paul Donation by Mike Smith 26/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it Paul, just mind you take off all that lycra afterwards! Donation by mike palmer 26/06/09	£20.00
	Best of luck-great effort and cause Donation by Bill Bower 26/06/09	£25.00
	Go for it! Donation by Steve Owen 26/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck, Paul! (I hope you have a good quality pair of well-padded cycling shorts...) Donation by Matt Cordeux 25/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good Luck , don,t leave Mike & John to far behind ! Donation by Warren Hazelby 25/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 25/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paul!! Donation by Philip Hertz 23/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Allez! Allez! Allez! Donation by Matthew R 23/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paul I recommend a gel filled saddle. Donation by Robert Wilson 12/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, Paul Donation by Steve Goodlud 02/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Great effort Paul, hope it goes well Donation by Mick Summersgill 29/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Great cause.Best of luck.Bonne Chance Donation by Philip Heitlinger PRO 22/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£2,960.00
Offline donations:	£7,262.50
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£621.92

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