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Riding 2 Rebuild

Matthew Stearn is raising money for Barretstown (UK)
“Cyclying from Chelmsford (essex) to Barretstown (Ireland)”

on 16 January 2012

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Barretstown helps rebuild lives affected by childhood cancer & serious illness. Children come to Barretstown to take part in our unique programmes, designed to help them recover from the emotional trauma of serious illness. They leave stronger, more independent & with a renewed sense of confidence.

Story

<p><strong>Thankyou for taking the time to visit our page;</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Riding 2 Rebuild lives Affected By Childhood Cancer</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Our mission, on the 12th March is to cycle all the way from Chelmsford, Essex to Barretstown which is in the County Kildare in Ireland (about 350 miles) </strong></p> <p>Barretstown is a specially-designed camp that provides Therapeutic recreation programmes for children with serious illnesses, and their families.</p> <p>It was founded by Hollywood actor Paul Newman in 1994. Excellent, unobtrusive medical supervision helps children with cancer and other diseases forget illness, learn to have fun and rebuild their confidence and self-esteem. Our programmes take place at a fairytale castle in the beautiful foothills of Ireland's Wicklow Mountains.</p> <p>Barretstown serve children affected by serious illnesses - primarily cancer and serious blood diseases - from Ireland, Britain and throughout Europe, and their families.</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p> <p>Many Thanks Sinead Kelly, Daniel Cumbers &amp; Matthew Stearn</p>

Donation summary

Total
£730.00
+ £68.75 Gift Aid
Online
£730.00
Offline
£0.00

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