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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I've decided to embark on a cycle ride from John O'Groats to Lands End. The total distance is over 900miles and the plan is to complete it in 9 days or less! Over a 100miles a day! I'm exhausted just thinking about it now.

I'm what can be described as a non avid cyclist, but one who is extremely keen to embark on a fund raising challenge to raise funds for the St Davids Foundation Hospice Care. I'm now in the process of a major fitness drive, as just a 40mile ride seems to persuade my legs that they should move to another country! I will be undertaking various running and cycling mini challenges throughout the year leading upto the John O'Groats to Lands End bike ride in late August 2009 from the 15th taking approx 10days.

The reason i have chosen to do this and raise money for the St David's Foundation Hospice Care, is due to their invaluable support and care for my mother inlaw Anne Swain, who sadly passed away on the 5th of December 2008 after a fight with Ovarian Cancer. Because of the care they provided, Anne was able to be at home surrounded by everything that was important to her and everyone she loved. Each year St Davids Foundation provides hospice care to over 2600 people with cancer and other life threatening illnesses, this care costs in excess of £4.6 million each year.

Also i must make a special mention that Anne's husband Mike and son Dave will be driving the entire distance as my support team (person!) with a whole plethora of stuff...kitchen sink etc. I must point out there not aware that we will be sleeping in one tent and living off baked beans for nine days!

If anyone would like to join in then please get in contact. robbiehyde@yahoo.co.uk

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Thank you for your support. And i will keep this site updated with my progress through the year.

Donation from Geoff Summers, BAM Construction Donation by Mike Swain 06/10/09  

£20.00

Donation by stephen boyce 02/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, from all at Lovell Ozanne! Donation by Martina Lenfestey 11/09/09  

£30.00

Donation by ian swetman 07/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done in completing your cycle Donation by Ian Gault 04/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Henry Roberts 25/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hi Mike and Robbie, well done to everybody involved, amazing trip. Keep it up! Donation by Felix Behrndt 25/08/09  

£5.00

Donation by anonymous 25/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It was a privelege to ride with Robbie this saturday. It is an incredible effort he has put in, so please give generously. Robbie has done his bit! Donation by Stephen Pagden 24/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

well done. keep it up its all down hill to the end! Donation by neale lewis 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and well done. Donation by Owen Davies 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Robbie. All the best. Donation by David Hilton 19/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Robbie Donation by Russell Muir (AKA Rusty Russ) 15/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I dont know you Robbie as i am a very old work contact of Mike Swain, i worthy cause and one close to my familys heart......Good Luck, go for it..... Donation by Ritchie Clapson 14/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

best of luck x Donation by meryl jamie and boys roberts 13/08/09  

£10.00

best of luck! Donation by Linda Prendeville 12/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 11/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 02/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck from all at Lovell Ozanne! Donation by Staff at Lovell Ozanne, Guernsey 30/07/09  

£46.00

Good Luck Robbie! Donation by emma jackson 30/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Robbie, don't forget the drapolene for your butt. Claire and Richard (NEWT) Donation by Claire Gibson 29/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Robbie!! Get a nice soft bike seat! Donation by Pam Thornback 17/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Robbie! Donation by Kelly Gaffney 13/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Robbie, you nutter! Donation by owen lambert 12/07/09  

£50.00

Best of luck mate. Donation by Gareth, Melanie & Sophie Cook 05/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

what a wonderful thing to do. good luck! Donation by rimona burke 03/07/09  

£25.00

good luck buster ! Donation by John Bracks 02/07/09  

£25.00

Hi Robbie!!! Best of luck with the ride - sounds like it's gonna be a tough one!!! Good on you! xoxo Niva Donation by Niva Burke 02/07/09  

£50.00

Good luck Roberto mate, you're a legend for even attempting it. Donation by huw lambert 27/06/09  

£20.00

What a wonderful tribute. Best wishes to you and your support team! Donation by Margaret, Rob, Mari and Alex Davies 21/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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