Paul Lethbridge is fundraising for The Bishop Simeon Trust

Paul Lethbridge's Fundraising Page

The Race Against Time

on 22/06/2009

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Raising money for

The Bishop Simeon Trust

Charity Registration No. 1016122

The Trust works with the people of South Africa to redress the many inequalities and injustices that remain as a result of apartheid. It supports community-based initiatives focusing on education, training and welfare in places of great disadvantage.

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Paul Lethbridge

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Raised: 84%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,680.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

In June this year I will participate in one of the most challendging amateur cycling events in the UK, the Lands End to John O'Groats, Race Against Time, which covers 874 miles in just six days, an average of 145 miles a day.

The training program currently entails around 120 miles a week and builds up to 280 miles a week. Winter conditions have been harsh, long distances and hill climbing burns the legs and there are more comfortable seats to sit on for hours on end. So why do it ? Why go through the pain? What is the motivation?

Barking mad ? helps but the knowledge that the suffering of even a small number of HIV AIDs orphanes, will be alleviated. I've witnessed first hand how this epedemic is blighting kids lives in Africa. They struggle to survive in dire conditions, no hope for a better future, no parents to provide effection and security. If you can comprehend what is happening to people down there I encourage you to help make a difference.

All my expenses for the ride, accomodation, transportation, etc is covered by corporate sponsorship from SportingBet.com, so 100% of the donation goes to the Trust, so even small donations will make a difference.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bishop Simeon Trust 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.

So please sponsor me now!

	Donation by Dorcas 02/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done! Donation by Carolyn Bakers 30/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by ROBERT DYALL 26/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done team. Sorry not to be there but maybe next year... Donation by Martin 25/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	good luck paul Donation by ross taylor 25/06/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Go Paul . X Donation by amanda duncan 22/06/09	£100.00
	Absolutely Nutz! but Good Luck Donation by Maria Steven 19/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Go n-éirí an bóthar leat Donation by Michael FitzGerald 19/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by fred 19/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paul, truly inspiring! Don't forget the padding, ouch! x Donation by Carole Cubilo 19/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sam 18/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	best of luck? Donation by dobbs 18/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	plenty of vaseline it always worked for us!! Donation by Richard and Paul 26/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Poor bottom! Donation by Michele Harris 25/05/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Alison Gaby 15/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ed Read 29/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoy :) Donation by Mike Worsley 13/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Elliot Joseph 06/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck :) Donation by Rob Enifer 01/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Scott Shenk 31/03/09	£70.00
	All the best mate! Donation by Simon Todd 30/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good work Paul! Donation by Athena 26/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Phil Rae 26/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Suzie 25/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by brian cusick 20/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Paul! Donation by Liz Menniss 20/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by Terry Laffar 20/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Be careful.Mum xx Donation by Suzanne MacDonald 19/03/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Great cause. Better views than our Spinning class! Donation by Graham Kirk 19/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	best of luck mate Donation by Earl Stapleton 18/03/09	£25.00

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* Total raised online:	£1,680.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£414.62

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