Mission accomplished. On Saturday I cycled into Paris after 3 days of hard work through Sun, rain, hail and thunder along with 300 other riders and 325 miles.
The second day was by far the hardest not only because of the terrain which was harder than advertised but also the weather was atrocious. At one stage we heard thunder and saw the lightning at the same time a sure sign we were close. The rain was so heavy one of the groups had to stop because the support cars could not get through the flooding. We arrived at the lunch stop about an hour late, cold and starving. After lunch we attacked the first hill to warm up after our stop.
Day 3 was glorious, a lovely sunny day. A very long morning ride about 80 miles through rolling French countryside. After lunch we had a 20 mile ride into Paris, what a relief.
Thanks for your support.
We plan to take 10 wonderful children on a wonderful holiday in 2010. Each child fare is over £ 700 which pays for the specially chartered aircraft and the hotel in Lourdes. The helpers are all volunteers and give parents and carers a much needed week of respite as well as a great holiday for the children. I am cycling over 520 km in 3 days in June to raise much needed funds. I have been helping look after the children for the last 6 years. Please help make 2010 a special year for these deserving children.
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Raised so far: £6,122.00
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I think you are wonderful and me Donation by paul killoughery on 14/04/10 |
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Congratulations, Paul. Such a great achievement and for such a worthy cause. Well done. Pat Donation by Patrick Gallagher on 15/09/09 |
£500.00 |
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Well done Paul, you obviously cycle better than you play football! Donation by Martin Williams on 20/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Paul, fantastic effort, never doubted you would make it!!! Donation by Brian Malyon on 13/07/09 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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Well done you little old fat man!!! From Michael and all at Cappagh ;) Donation by Michael Ferncombe on 09/07/09 |
£1,000.00 |
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well done Paul, give your legs a rest. Best Wishes, Mary Donation by Mary Butler on 02/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hope it all went well and was not too hot. Malachy Donation by Malachy Hanley on 02/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Paul. I guess you've finished now, so congrats. Donation by richard dunn @ stema shipping on 01/07/09 |
£50.00 |
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Good luck from David & Claire Donation by David Steele on 27/06/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck!!! Donation by Kevin Rourke on 26/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Best of Luck Donation by MARK JOEL on 26/06/09 |
£50.00 |
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Good luck. Donation by Karl Heffernan on 25/06/09 |
£50.00 |
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Good luck & come back in one piece !! Donation by David Hearne on 19/06/09 |
£100.00 |
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Great cause, well done. Leave the bike at home and run it. Donation by Jeremy Lewis on 19/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Great cause - Cycle trip awesome Donation by Riordan O'Sullivan & Co on 17/06/09 |
£150.00 |
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You can do it Mr Leader Sir. Donation by Richard & Suzy on 16/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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I hope you are cycling back as well Donation by Ray King on 16/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck!!! Donation by Patrick Ashton on 16/06/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Enjoy the trip. It should be great fun. Donation by Christine & John Turner on 15/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Great idea,mind the saddlesores and the Peripherique! Donation by Robin Ingram on 15/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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good luck - a wonderful cause Donation by lara on 15/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best of Luck Paul, next time just ignore Claire you look great! Donation by Lorraine Phillips on 13/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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Good luck from everyone at Southern Cement Donation by Terry Day on 12/06/09 |
£150.00 |
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good luck paul, i'll double it if you put joe on the handlebars! Donation by Michael Corridan on 12/06/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Jim Devine on 11/06/09 |
£100.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £4,412.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,710.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £6,122.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £543.51 |
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