What's the worst thing that could happen? Death of a loved one? Death of a child? Hope House picks up the pieces; counselling the bereaved, providing comfort to families and offering money-can't-buy experiences for life-limited children, or respite for relatives who don't know where to turn.

Christmas on the 12th day of whenever - tick. Birthday on the 1st of whatever - tick. Children get dignity, love and care. There's humour around every corner and a smile on every face.

That costs a fortune, so i'm riding for Hope - joining James Cracknell's team on Ride Across Britain 2010 and cycling 1,008 miles in 9 days. Every penny counts. Donate a teeny bit more than you intended, safe in the knowledge that it's a secure transaction for which Gift Aid can be reclaimed.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your donation to Hope House is received with gratitude and good grace. Andy
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Notes: 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 - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.