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

Donation by Anonymous on 15/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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fantastic effort, keep going, Every mile is a mile closer to the finish line. Time on the bike is the best thinking time in the world.

Donation by Chris Enwright on 14/04/12

£12.34

+ £3.09 Gift Aid

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Well done! X

Donation by Justine Dicks/ Davies on 14/04/12

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Brilliant effort. JFT96. Never forgotten.

Donation by Joanne Bennett on 14/04/12

£5.00

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Justice For The 96!

Donation by Vork on 14/04/12

£10.00

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Good luck. Worthy cause

Donation by Jeff Cassidy on 14/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck - great effort

Donation by Ian Richards on 14/04/12

£9.60

+ £2.40 Gift Aid

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Great idea,great effort. ynwa

Donation by Manuela Moro on 14/04/12

£40.00

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YNWA JFT 96

Donation by Lindy Wright on 13/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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gwarn benny boyyy

Donation by Bob Oxley on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good work sir! from a fellow audio geek & bike nut.

Donation by Angus Hewlett on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done ,fantastic effort ,roll on wenbley,YNWA , J F T 96.

Donation by niall kennedy on 13/04/12

£20.00

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Good luck xx

Donation by Woolbags on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck and one day we will get justice

Donation by Elaine knox on 13/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Karen Perrins on 13/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck hun, we'll be thinking of you love Nicki and six pack man lol x

Donation by Nicki Richards on 12/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Ben.

Donation by Scott on 12/04/12

Donation by Lianne Inskip on 12/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Ben!! Will be thinking about you as you complete this ride!

Donation by Kathi Lafser on 12/04/12

£50.00

Good luck Ben, from punters at the Queens Head, Earsham

Donation by Queens Head Punters on 12/04/12

£67.00

+ £16.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck,

Donation by John BLOWER on 12/04/12

£80.00

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Good luck Ben JFT96

Donation by Yvonne McLeod on 12/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ben!

Donation by Janine Clarke, Earsham on 12/04/12

£10.00

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Good Luck and JFT96 from Liverpool FC Supporters Hong Kong!

Donation by Steve Parry on 12/04/12

£50.00

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Hi Im a Liverpool fan living in Dubai.i wish My little contribution for the big cause is fruitful.

Donation by KK Dubai Red on 12/04/12

£9.60

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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