Possum Microsoft rAACe to Paris 3
Page creator: Possum Trust Parsons
Event: Leonard Cheshire London to Paris Cycle
Event Date: 26th Jun 2008
Team Members: Rob Jones and Dave Sharpe
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Rob Jones from Microsoft and his buddy Dave Sharpe from Possum completed a channel crossing with a difference when they cycled from London to Paris to raise much-needed funds for Leonard Cheshire Disability on 26 -28 June. Rob completed the final day in a cow outfit! 

Rob and Dave were only able to communicate via an AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) device. This tested them both physically and mentally so please support us by donating as much as you can. Every penny donated will be match funded by Microsoft!  This means that a £20 donation will attract another £20 from Microsoft and could get another £6 GiftAid!!!  Your £20 becomes £46!


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Michael 22/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Congratulations on making Paris 
Becky Jones 03/07/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Expect to see the cow outfit make a debut in the office! 
Steve Dilks 02/07/2008 £20.00 n/a Go for it! 
Tony 30/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Can you sit down yet? 
Vinod 26/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 You will make it look easy!!! 
Ian Gillan 25/06/2008 £15.00 £4.23 You just can't escape Transport can you 
Dan 25/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 I hope you programmed some great French phrases in? Good luck! 
Mark Haas 25/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Faster! 
Gareth Ford 25/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Rob - go for it mate ... 
Mark Boys 25/06/2008 £5.00 £1.41 I want pics of the cow getup your going to wear!! 
neil Hallett 25/06/2008 £200.00 n/a Dave after all that practise as kids this should be easy even though your an old git now 
Simon 25/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Rob 
Mark B 25/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Rob - Hope you have packed your cushion and some ice ! 
Helen Docherty 24/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Happy Riding! 
Emma Sharp 24/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck hope it all goes well! 
Moira & Andrew 23/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck! 
Jim Sukkar 23/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Does Dave S know your on the back of the tandem with your feet up? Good luck! 
Vicky & Paul 22/06/2008 £10.00 n/a Bon chance! Dave 
Cheryl Murray 21/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 As a Cheshire girl myself I remember selling cakes to raise funds for the Leonard Cheshire Homes in Liverpool not quite as energetic! Godd Luck Chegs 
Beckie and Matt 21/06/2008 £100.00 £28.21 You had better wear the cow outfit now! Keep your udders safe xxx 
Louise Clark 20/06/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good Luck Rob X 
Dad 20/06/2008 £50.00 n/a When your Mum & I once said that you'd go far, we didn't think you'd go this far! Well done son & your Mum would be proud too. Dad 
Chris and Samanatha 20/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Hope your Sturmey Archer gears hold out , good luck Chris and Samantha  
Lindsey 19/06/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good luck! 
Kieran 19/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 oooo you mad cow!! good luck dude! 
John Rowlands 19/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck lads 
Tim Atkinson 19/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 All the best Dave. 
Cath Mersh 19/06/2008 £10.00 n/a Fantastic thing to do. Enjoy it! 
The SA Deli Man 18/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Strength to your elbow!! Dave, you shine. Remember to schedule enough time to rest and braai, regularly during the event and enjoy every minute. 
Yer little brother 16/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Hope that tractor of a bike doesn't let you down, and see if you can stop off for the odd ice cream. PS., Get one of those gel saddles. 
Huw Turvey 16/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck Rob hope all goes well 
The Coombers 16/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Have a great time Dave! 
Anthony & Vicki Baum 14/06/2008 £20.00 n/a Good luck Dave from the Aussie Rellies!  
p&k jones chicken man 13/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 take plenty of vaseline 
Mum and Dad 12/06/2008 £200.00 £56.41 Go for it son, we are both so proud of you, we know you will do it!! 
The Blighs 12/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Let's book a curry to celebrate your achievement! 
The Stevens 12/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Hope Debi is going to massage your achey bits on your return. Good luck and have fun. Manda, Graeme, G & L X 
John Burns 11/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 All the best. 
Galen Joseph 09/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Best of luck. 
Dorothy Pearce 09/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Hope you both have a great time for a good cause 
The Langfords 09/06/2008 £20.00 n/a Well done David. Make sure that Debi gives you a full massage when you get home - lucky you! 
tribeward 09/06/2008 £30.00 £8.46 (Uncle) Dave we're proud of you but it's some way to get a kidfree weekend!. 
Peter Borland 04/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good for you Dave. Best of luck. 
Kay Chester 03/06/2008 £20.00 n/a Make sure you've got the gel seats fitted! Good Luck :o) 
Brian Johnson 02/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck Dave. Lucky it's downhill!! 
Rob Blatchford 02/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck, Dave don't forget the padded shorts! 
Ian Daniels 02/06/2008 £20.00 n/a How you getting back!!? Good luck guys 
Colin ADT 02/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Rob. Enjoy 
Vikki ADT 02/06/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good Luck Guys! 
Tanuj 30/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 All the best Dave! 
Tim Barnes 30/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Mange Tout Dave! 
Andy Parkinson 30/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Dave - don't forget your vaseline! 
Hugh and Rosanne 29/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good on you Dave, hope to hear how well it went Hugh and Rosanne 
Glenys ADT 29/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Bet your dad cant do this 
JANICE - ADT 29/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good Luck 
Simon Dalkin 23/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck! 
taffy 23/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Dave, going via East Kilbride? 
Mike Watters 22/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck  
Val Easley 22/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck Rob 
Dilip 21/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Bon chance Rob! 
Claire Henderson 19/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Dave - look forward to hearing how you got on via Debs. 
Keith H 19/05/2008 £10.00 n/a Dave, you could have borrowed by XJ1200 if you'd asked. Anyway, keep peddling - good luck mate! 
Cliff 19/05/2008 £10.00 n/a Go for it Dave - top geeza 
Richard Salmond 19/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Bon Chance... 
sian hobbs 19/05/2008 £20.00 n/a Hope Debs is giving you a massage at the end!!! 
David M 19/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 D, the Bledlow Ridge will be a distant memory when your cycling down the Champs-Elysees. Good luck. 
David & Sue Sledge 18/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck and best wishes 
Richard and Judy 17/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck! 
aly and andrew camp 17/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Dave! Excellent choice of charity. 
Alex Garrick 17/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Dave. 
Janet and Mike Bridden 16/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 good luck 
Tez Craig 16/05/2008 £20.00 n/a Keep the thought of the cafe au lait on the Champs Elysee 
Richard and Caroline 15/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Go thunder thighs 
Jon Parr 15/05/2008 £100.00 £28.21 Go for it Dave, good for you! 
Richard Saunders 15/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 good luck and enjoy the piece - no smuggling blackberrys into saddle bags 
Sue and Frank Dyson 15/05/2008 £10.00 n/a good luck to you both 
Helen Simmons 14/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck 
Steve Bishop 14/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 The usual on your bike !! 
B & K W 14/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck - Better you than me.  
Sally Blaxall 14/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 excellent choice of charity- it will make a huge difference to those in need. 
Fiona Mayhew 14/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 A great cause - good luck. 
Ade & Karen Lakin 13/05/2008 £50.00 n/a All the best Dave. Don't forget your snorkel for the Channel crossing! 
Geoff Culver 13/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Have a good trip 
Stephen Shiller 13/05/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Go Dave! Remember, If you only look at your front wheel, you won't see any hills. 
Ed Howard 13/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 I normally favour cancer charities since this took my father from us. However, this looks like a good 'un. 
Gordon Charlton 13/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck or "Bonne chance" 
Dilys 13/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck, hope you're not too sore by the end! 
Peter CS 12/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck! 
keith triffitt 12/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, a worthwhile cause. 
Roy 12/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck 
Anessa Weerasinghe 12/05/2008 £10.00 n/a Good Luck Guys!!!! 
Dave Castle 09/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good Luck Rob 
Deborah Sharpe 08/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Dave, Really proud you are doing this. Best of luck and all my love xxx 
Kate Young 07/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck!!!  
Michael Flintoft 01/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Don't forget your gel seat!! Good Luck Rob 
Amy Duffield 01/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck 
Andy Crawley 29/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 It's all downhill from here ! 
James Walker 29/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good to see a TAM doing some hard work for a change!!! :P 
David Hinkinson-Hodnett 29/04/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck! 
Tom Kemp/Jen Newbold 29/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck - Are you sure this is a good idea? (You, not talking for 3 days) Go Big Bob 
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