Raised: 97%
Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £2,900.00
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My story

 

Hi - Thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

In August 2009 I will be setting off on my bike and riding from London to Glasgow to raise funds for Dreamflight, for those of you eagle eyed supporters you will notice I have had to put the date back. This is for many reasons, but mainly because my fitness is not where it should be and when I complete the ride I don't want it to kill me. I appreciate all of your support so far and long may it continue.

Dreamflight is a fantastic charity that was set up over twenty years ago and each year takes 192 terminally ill or seriously disabled children on a holiday of a lifetime to Orlando, Florida.

The children visit all the main theme parks and even have the chance to swim with dolphins. As I'm sure you can imagine this does not come cheaply and despite the fact that all the medical staff, flight and cabin crew and non medical escorts donate their time for free -it still costs £3,000 for each child to go on the Dreamflight.

My aim is to raise enough money for at least one child to make the trip to Orlando in October 2009. Any money you can give, no matter how small, can make a huge difference to these brave childrens lives.  

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

As for my bike ride it will be split over 10 days and if you'd like more information please email pedallingforpounds@live.com or to keep up to date with my training and any news about my trip; read my blog at http://pedallingforpounds.blogspot.com/

So please, help me make a difference! Thanks for your support

Well done Laura. Great stuff. Donation by Peter Holloway 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

That's just brilliant. Nice one. Donation by Lou Peers 13/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done!! You crazy girl... Brilliant cause :) Donation by PJ 13/09/09  

£33.00 + £9.31 Gift Aid

Hey you made it!! I knew you would, well done!! Donation by Jenni Preston 07/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by PETER EKERS 02/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Laura, Very well done. A tremendous achievment. Look forward to seeing you shortly and hope you'll have recovered by then! Donation by John Tye 02/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Such a fantastic achievement Laura - many congratulations! Donation by Lucy Williamson 31/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done laura, what a challenge!! With lots of love from all the Shrekkies! Donation by Gillie aka Mamma Shrek 31/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Laura. Donation by Dave fi the Donald Duck group 30/08/09  

£32.00 + £9.03 Gift Aid

Well Done! Donation by Val and Kim Whitmore 28/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well Done Tidds, your almost there! Donation by Carly Whitmore 28/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Laura - from a retired CSD and great friend of Pat's and Dreamflight Donation by Ngairey Palin 25/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Laura....You must be crazy!! From Jo & the Dolphins x Donation by joanne ridley 24/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just to round it up! :-) Donation by Robert Young 24/08/09  

£7.90 + £2.23 Gift Aid

Hey Laura Good Luck! Kirsty is keeping us all updated on your journey as well as the thrills and spills... no more falling off please!! Donation by Lisa Scovell 24/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Tidds dear - DO try to avoid big land machines - you know you will come off worse! Donation by Mary Kenny 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best Laura Donation by Louis Ferriggi 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Dario Persechino 21/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

If you want to get from A to B I'll give you this advice for free: Cycling in the snow, Is not the fastest way to go! Hope it is sunny all the way! Donation by janette scott 21/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Gooooooooo Dora. 2,4,6,8 Who do we appreciate, Dora. Love from Ruthie, Sarah, Alex, Jessie and Taylor xxxxx Donation by Ruth Brind 21/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Andy Curran 21/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Vince Fennell 21/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by NIgel Pereira-Steckel 21/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

All the very best Laura, look forward to seeing you on the trip Donation by Video Graeme 21/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck, Laura - a really worthy cause! Donation by Anthony Gardner 20/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Liz & Graham Jackman 20/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Laura. love Nan x Donation by Anne Shave 20/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it Laura, a really achievement and hope you have padded shorts for that distance!!! Donation by Jon Boast Tigger/Woody video team! 20/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

wow what a challenge, good luck. Donation by Cathryn and the Goofies 19/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Tke care on the roads. Donation by Catherine Cook 19/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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