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My story

 

RIDE COMPLETED! 270 MILES FROM CORNWALL TO SURREY - AND NOT ALL TOTALLY FLAT!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED TO MAKE IT HAPPEN AND ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE DONATED SO GENEROUSLY.

WE DEDICATE EVERY PEDAL MADE AND EVERY PENNY RAISED TO THE MEMORY OF PIPPA AND ALSO TO THE REMARKABLE DOCTORS AND NURSES AT THE PRINCESS ALICE HOSPICE, ESHER.

PLEASE CHECK OUT KATE'S VIDEO:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdx60EBUyOc

Princess Alice Hospice became a huge part of Kate's, Rob's, Lara's and my life when our mother, Pippa, went in for what was to be her last week. She had battled against cancer for a total of 7 years. 

The cost of running Princess Alice's Hospice is £6 million a year which works out as £16,500 a day. 20% of their funding comes from the government and the other 80% provided by donations from individuals and through fundraising. For this reason, we thought it would be very appropriate because the Hospice did everything in their power to make this a peaceful week, and on Pippa's behalf we could not have asked for anything more. The care she received from the nurses and doctors was remarkable. On top of that they looked after us as we struggled through.  

One of our friends, Nick Cooper, has suggested that at half term a small group of us should cycle the 250 miles from our family home High Barn Farm in Surrey, to our house in Cornwall which was Pippa's main passion in her last three years. We were quickly advised that we needed the wind behind us so should make the ride the other way round.

We are trying to come to terms with all that has happened. We know that we have been very lucky for Pippa to have spent her last days at The Princess Alice. We would love to raise some money to show our gratitude to everyone at The Princess Alice and also, in a small way, to try to ensure that others have the extraordinary love and care that we were given.

Charlie

We are so proud of you for the great effort. You will help so many other people. Love from Mark Louisa Sybilla Verity and Hector Donation by The Platts 28/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Something to be proud of forever, Donation by Rose, John, Poppy & Lily 16/12/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations-I was so proud of your effort & commitment, and to have been involved in such a great ride. Donation by Eric Smith & friends 03/12/09  

£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid

Awesome effort guys - an inspiration for all. Donation by Tim Morgan (KBW) 02/12/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done to everyone. Sue and Paul Pestell Donation by Sue Pestell 28/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I couldn't resist another go, Mr James. Come and see us soon, you clever man. Donation by Mr Bhandari 19/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I knew your mother when my late husband played with your Uncles at Kent. I'm sure she would be so very proud of your achievements. Good luck Donation by Samantha Davis 19/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your bike ride and the money made in memory of Pippa. Donation by Julian and Emma 19/11/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Well Done Guys. From The Boys in North House Donation by North House 16/11/09  

£55.00

Well Done Boys. with love from Georgie Syms and Family Donation by Georgie Syms 16/11/09  

£20.00

Donation by Hamish Barnes 14/11/09  

£10.00

Fantastic achievement well done Donation by Brian Kavanagh (KBW) 13/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Loads of Love Sara, Donald, Grace and Callum Donation by Sara Knightbridge 13/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congrates on your wonderful achievement, Pippa would have been so proud, well done. Much Love Annie and James x Donation by Annie Holder 12/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well done, boys. Look forward to catching up next summer. Donation by Rick Johnson 12/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done to you all, what a fantastic effort Donation by kathy and richard goode and family 12/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by The Slynn Family 09/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done for the ride - your mother would have been so proud . From the Evans family - neighbours of Nicola Donation by Jane Evans 08/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Saw Dad last night and heard all about your incredible ride, well done to you all and in a really great cause Donation by The Frews 07/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Charlie and all the team.What an amazing thing you have done.Love the Alderson family Donation by Jacqueline Alderson 07/11/09  

What an achievement, well done. Donation by Matthew Pope 06/11/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

A wonderful achievement. Well done. Best wishes, John, Fiona, Alex and Gigi Sunley Donation by Fiona Sunley 04/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

With our love and best wishes to you all. Donation by Judith and Phil Staveley 03/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations on an epic achievement! Lewis B Donation by melanie barnes 03/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Impressive achievement - well done Donation by Hugo Hewitt 03/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations to you all; Pippa would have been very proud. Hazel & Simon White and Family Donation by Simon White 02/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Jamie - an awesome achievement Donation by Mark and Louise Hindley 01/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Although I did not know Pippa, her children's support of the Princess Alice Hospice would have made her very proud. Donation by Susan Spanswick 01/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations to the boys from Will's family in Poole Donation by Marjorie Pipler 01/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

What an achievement and such a wonderful tribute to Pippa. Well done from Geraldine, Zoë and Andrew Bushell (Glenesk) Donation by Geraldine Bushell 01/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £51,254.00
  Offline donations: £5,116.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £11,088.22

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