Raised: 50%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £5,034.00
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My story

 

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St Monica's RC Church is in desperate need of a significant renovations.  Built in 1967, the temporary structure was supposed to last for three years.  42 years later it's still our main place of worship for a community that has significantly increased in size.  Our aim is to renovate the church providing fundamental necessities like disabled access and toilets, a narthex where people can meet away from the main church, a larger church to provide additional seating for the congregation (some of which has to stand at the back during mass) and to provide proper facilities for a community gathering place.

To this end Denis, Tom, William and myself are embarking upon a Ride to Rome.  Approximately 2000km (depends upon how many times we get lost on the way!) in 3 weeks.  Just a bit shorter distance than Le Tour in approximately the same timeframe.  We need your support and every donation will go towards renovating St Monica's.  The GiftAid will also help us in our challenge.

Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor us now and very many thanks for your donation.

Donation by Ericsson/Birch families 12/10/09  

£140.00 + £39.49 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 22/09/09  

£20.00

Congratulations.Well done to you all. Donation by george dooley 20/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Tom and all Donation by Nicholas Kanaar 13/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations of a fabulous achievement Donation by Sean and Elizabeth Hayes 06/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Many congratulations on a wonderful achievment! Donation by Derek & Vivienne 01/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks for the coins/phone card. Donation by Annie 31/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Paid in by Ellie on behalf of Mike's Mum in law Donation by Betty Dye 26/08/09  

£30.00

Well done on a superb achievement! Your blog kept me entertained! Donation by Michael Ellis 26/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I'm exhausted just thinking about it, say hallo to the Pope for me Donation by Pauline Wilson 21/08/09  

£20.00

Nearly there, well done all Donation by The Angels 20/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I think its a great thing you are doing. Good Luck Will! Donation by Catie (colin) Povey 14/08/09  

£10.00

Allez les bleus ! Donation by Vic & Annie 12/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hey Tom! Hope it is going well. Lots of love, Mum xxxx Donation by Zena Walsh 10/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck on the bike ride. Watch out for the hills, there aren't many in ldn. Donation by Sherry Cheng 04/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope it's going well Mike, good luck for the remainder. Donation by Susan Jackson 04/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

wishing you all the best of luck Donation by Charles and Gloria Vicary 04/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thinking of you whilst we sit on our comfy sofa! Good Luck. Donation by The McGenitys 02/08/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

I'm proud of you for even dreaming of doing this (I mean you're barmy!) -hope it goes well. Donation by John Morgan 29/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 28/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I guess you'll be catching the train back then ? Donation by Ian Burbidge 28/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Giannotti 27/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

VERY BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SAFE ARRIVAL IN ROME ON TWO WHEELS! Donation by MARY RICHARD TOM & CHRIS 26/07/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

St Monica is a great patron saint :) Donation by anonymous 23/07/09  

£2,000.00 + £564.10 Gift Aid

Good luck geezer!! Happy riding. Donation by Manish Lad 23/07/09  

£51.00 + £14.38 Gift Aid

Try not to break a leg. Ride hard, but ride safe and if you happen to come across a homeless chianti, I'd help find it a good home ;-> Donation by Michael Deninno 22/07/09  

£50.00

Take care and have a safe trip! Remember ... blackberry = too heavy :) Donation by Jo Chilone 20/07/09  

£30.00

Good luck! Donation by Naomi Rowan 18/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bonne chance ! Donation by Olivier E 15/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Ian M 15/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £4,234.00
  Offline donations: £800.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,117.21

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