My story

Thanks so much for all the donations so far, please spread the word!

http://www.rideforthe96.co.uk

UPDATE Sunday 15th April 2012 (23rd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster):
I completed the ride; a total of 433.60 km (269.43 miles).
It was incredibly challenging, incredibly emotional.
Please take a look at the site for photos from throughout the ride, including laying the wreath at Hillsborough and the finish at Anfield.
JFT96

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In April 2012 I'll be riding my bike from my home in Suffolk, East Anglia, to Anfield football stadium in Liverpool. My route will take me via Sheffield and the Hillsborough stadium where 96 Liverpool FC fans - some as young as 10 years old - lost their lives on April 15th 1989.

I'm cycling in the memory of those 96 souls, and (via The Community Foundation for Merseyside / The Jamie Caragher 23 Foundation) to raise money for the Hillsborough Family Support Group, the Hillsborough Justice Campaign and other Merseyside based charities and initiatives.

I've got a lot of hard work ahead of me to get in shape and prepare for this ride and I'm blogging about my journey to prepare, and will be posting details of the ride here:

http://www.rideforthe96.co.uk

Any amount you can donate, no matter how small will be massively appreciated.

I know football fans all over the world - regardless of their club allegiance - all are still saddened by the horrific events that unfolded during that FA Cup semi-final 23 years ago, and your donation can help in the continuing fight for truth and justice, and to improve the lives of kids on Merseyside.

YNWA

Ben Williams (Subsy)

 

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My charity

Community Foundation for Merseyside

Community Foundation for Merseyside

Charity Registration No. 1068887

The Community Foundation connects donors with local causes that make a real difference in Merseyside. Providing grants and support to local communities, helping them focus on building a better, stronger Merseyside.

Donations 162

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Ben / Martin Donation of £10 from Craig Anderton of Red Rose Reds

Donation by Neil Salpekar on 24/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Ben Williams on 29/05/12

£800.00

+ £200.00 Gift Aid

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ben, some more dosh. still trying to get people off the bus who ive never met. ill keep trying.

Donation by martin ferguson on 20/05/12

£75.00

+ £18.75 Gift Aid

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Well done Ben great effort, sorry tI'm late to pay

Donation by Graham Stradling on 17/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Edward Milnes on 02/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great achievement Ben, Martin et al

Donation by Neil McKendrick on 01/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Ben!

Donation by Margaret @ Godric CC on 26/04/12

£10.00

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Very well done Martin x Ben xx

Donation by Sharon Normington on 25/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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well done ben, plenty more on the way............

Donation by martin ferguson on 25/04/12

£190.00

+ £47.50 Gift Aid

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Great that you are thinking of the welfare of others. Good for you.

Donation by Trevor Llewellyn on 25/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Ben xxx

Donation by Linda Crossey on 22/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done Ben! YNWA, JFT96 <3

Donation by Foxiest Gal on 20/04/12

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Well done mate, a good cause too. From Joe @ jujitsu

Donation by Joe Collier on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ben. JFT96 YNWA

Donation by Archie on 19/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done. A very worthwhile cause.

Donation by Steve Yates (SCFC) on 19/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Absolutely brilliant effort Ben, well done for the idea & also seeing it through. Top man JFT96 YNWA

Donation by Simon 'Pookie' Percival on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great ride, great result for a worthy cause. Will check out your shots from the ride. You'll never ride alone.

Donation by Gary Wilson on 19/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done on the ride pal, hope you have recovered.YNWA JFT 96. Gareth and Natalie

Donation by Gareth Byrne on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Ben. Even a Gooner can appreciate this. Top man.

Donation by Rob Wall on 17/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Thank You for your hard work & efforts The 96 will not be forgotten - Justice will be done - YNWA - Members of West Midlands S C

Donation by Brenda Stretton West Midlands Supp Club on 16/04/12

£150.00

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Hi Ben - you're doing a great thing. I watched the disaster unfold on TV whilst Trish was on a bus passing the Hillsborough ground.

Donation by Graham and Trish Hicking on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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well done ben, great job

Donation by sam low on 16/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Great work. Well done! JFT96

Donation by David Morgan on 15/04/12

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Well done for a great cause. #JFT96

Donation by Fiona Phelan on 15/04/12

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Great effort.JFT96

Donation by Pheeny on 15/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,039.60
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£79.00
  • Total raised£4,118.60
  • Gift Aid£745.75

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