Raised: 168%
Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £5,030.40
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My story

 

 

 

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Why the Tandem Cycle ?

Neither of us are really sure where this little adventure was conceived.... possibly after a dram or two of Laphroig last new year..... suffice to say  a plan was hatched, and we are about to see it  through !   Cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats will  provide not only a personal challenge, but also a great chance to raise money for a worthy cause. ( As for the tandem bit.......... Rich's idea..... anything for an easy ride  -  nothing changes hey ! )

 

When and where ?

We are setting off from Lands End on Thursday 30th July, and plan to arrive in John O'Groats  9 days later, on Friday 7th August. The route we have chosen takes means we stop at  Tavistock, Langford, Ironbridge,Slaidburn, Gretna, Glasgow,Glencoe, Inverness. If you fancy coming along to cycle a leg,  to support, or simply to provide beer , massage oil & medals ...... do get in touch  ! ( ollie.pynn@rossdales.com, or richard.payne@rossdales.com )

 

Fundraising

The charity we have chosen is 'Pancreatic Cancer Research'.  Rich's mother , Anne, died of pancreatic cancer 5 years ago,  so  it seemed like a good opportunity to  support an excellent cause of direct personal  relevance. Although pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cancer in adults, it  is much less well known than breast  cancer, bowel cancer etc.... Sadly pancreatic cancer presents late, and kills early. The sucess of treatment  is still frustratingly poor, with a five year survival rate of approximately 3%.... if fact most people die within six months of diagnosis.  Hence further research into better diagnosis and treatment is of the utmost importance !

 

Donating

We would be grateful for every penny that you can spare ! Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate, both  saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

If you would prefer to send a cheque, please make it payable to 'Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund' , and send it to Ollie or Rich at ; Rossdales Equine Hospital, Cotton End Road, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7NN.

Thank you in advance for your support .....Please dig deep !

 

 

Alternative Cause

We are also trying to raise a few pounds for our local village cricket club, at Chippenham, for which we both play . This friendly, picturesque club is the heart of the village, and relies on donations and fundraising to keep it going...... so if you would prefer to support this, please send cheques( (or cash)  to one of us, payable to 'Chippenham Cricket Club'.

 

Thanks for your support..... let's get pedalling !

 

 

Congratulations - Well done!! Happy to support a worthwhile cause - from everyone at Grove Farm Stud. Donation by Julian Wilson 22/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done boys - a great effort. Tough getting out of Slaidburn! Donation by Jack & AliceBusby 01/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Tim Barnett 28/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done, boys. I know just how hard the ride is and how much research into pancreatic cancer is needed. Donation by lesley Young 25/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

well done guys, you must be very proud of yourselves, wish you best luck for the future! Donation by marta gradillas 24/08/09  

£20.00

Well done to both of you and hope your saddle sores are fully healed..... Donation by Debbie Archer 22/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

well done vicar and oli. Rather u than me! Donation by matthew masters 21/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations and many thanks to the blistered bottoms! Donation by Conrad Seagroatt 21/08/09  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Strong work gentlemen! Donation by Alan Campbell 20/08/09  

£100.00

Donation by Alan Campbell 20/08/09  

£100.00

Good work guys, super impressed at how well you did and great that you have raised so much money for a good cause! :) Donation by Vikki Scott 19/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Fantastic effort boys - many many congratulations!! SBS and Fernando Donation by Sarah Boys Smith 17/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Brilliant effort! Philip & Georgina, Hankerton Donation by Georgina Carter 17/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations! Donation by Henry Catchpole 17/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done!!! Donation by Matthias Rettig 14/08/09  

£15.00

Well done Donation by Adam Fletcher 13/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done you guys! Annalisa, Fred, Vincent and Alex Donation by annalisa barrelet 13/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done both of you, I am sure you have earnt your beer for the rest of the year!! Nick & Emma Littmoden Donation by Emma Littmoden 12/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Rebecca Hilton 12/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done! Donation by mick, fiona and enola xxx 12/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations passed on from Doreen Austin, Betty Jefferis, Brian & Frances, Susan & Terry. Donation by Claudine Pynn 12/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done chaps. What's the challenge for next year? Helen Pringle & Glen Slater Donation by Helen Pringle & Glen Slater 11/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Big Hills - Great achievement!x Donation by JP & Lloydy 11/08/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Yes it was 112 miles! Thanks for a great day's ride and best wishes Donation by Philip Blake 10/08/09  

£112.00

Congratulations! Donation by Jo Dyson 10/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Caroline Casba 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done! What a fantastic acheivement. Hope you are not too sore! Donation by Karen Kirkby 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very well done & glad you're all home safely. Donation by Linda & Steve Davies 09/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

no napping! Donation by Banjo Paterson 09/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This is donated on behalf of Karen Bents the physio you were going to go to in Stafford but time ran out Donation by John Gibson 08/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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