Robin Markwell is fundraising for Send a Cow

Robin Markwell's Fundraising Page

John o' Groats to Land's End by bike

on 23/05/2009

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Team members:

Ben Hume

Raising money for

Send a Cow

Charity Registration No. 299717

Send a Cow helps African farmers grow enough food to feed their families, sell their produce and develop small businesses that last.

We do this by providing training, livestock, seeds and ongoing support; and by helping families make the most of the land and resources they already have.

As a result, families are happier and healthier, children are educated, homes are improved.

In turn, these families then pass on young livestock, seeds or training to others. And so on. And so on. This ‘pass on’ principle not only builds stronger communities, it allows us to help even more people to develop skills, confidence and self respect.

The ‘can do will do’ attitude of Send a Cow is born out of our faming roots and our Christian faith. Working hand in hand with African farmers for over 20 years, we prove that farming in Africa works.

Page owner

Robin Markwell

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Raised: 56%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £555.00

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My story

With little training but lots of lycra, Ben and I are hoping to span this great land of ours in a mere fortnight (sadly, all the time we could get off work). We realise it's a very long way, not necessarily all downhill and largely into the wind but we relish a challenge. We'd like to think of ourselves as pushbike versions of Ewan MacGregor and the other one but without the carbon emissions, camera crew and lucrative book deal.

Not being too interested in Stephen Fry's bowel movements, we're yet to join the Twitterati but we hope to keep our lovely supporters abreast of our antics on our dedicated Facebook super-site.

I've chosen to back the Bath charity Send a Cow because it gives people hope through sustainable farming. It doesn't literally shove bovines into postboxes but Send a Cow sorts do buy cattle, goats, sheep and bees over in Africa to help the very poor make a start in life. They'll train people to keep cows, make compost and grow organic vegetables to help them become self-sufficient. What's more - the newly-trained farmers will then pass on a share of their harvest to another poor family so your gift keeps growing.

Given that our pedalathon is likely to be somewhere in the region of a thousand miles - I'd love to try to raise a cool grand for them. Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, it makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thanks a thousand for your support.

	Glad you had a wheeelie good time.well done you! x Donation by Peachy 26/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done, Robin. I'd like to donate 2 ribs, a hoof and one of the 3 stomachs please, I trust this will cover it? Donation by Alistair Goulding 10/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on your marathon cyclathon Donation by Mum and Dad 17/06/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Top notch effort! Glad to see you've recovered sufficiently to loiter about on desolate railway plaforms... Donation by Nick Beake 15/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Congratulations! Donation by Granny 13/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done boys I was most impressed by your efforts! And the beard certainly adds texture to the newsroom!! Well done!! x Donation by Lucy Bull 12/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Ok, so it's all over... i've been a bit busy of late; now i know why you're so tanned... Donation by Paul Barltrop 09/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Cash donations Donation by Robin Markwell 09/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Enjoy it! Hope th lycra's worth it! B x Donation by Brin 05/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Just heard about your 'great exploit' and full of admiration. Donation by Colin and Sue Leek 01/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope it's downhill from here! A great achievement guys, well done. x Donation by Nicky 31/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Keep going guys , on to sunny Cornwall. You have our admiration. Don't break your pipe x x Donation by Wil & Jude 31/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Come on Marko get on with it, we're short here. Donation by Andy Howard 26/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Robin - enjoy sampling the ale along the way! Donation by Alison and Ted 25/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very plucky, but quite mad. Will it be Everest next?? Donation by Robin and Wendy Maclean 24/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck and enjoy Donation by Linda Thomas 22/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	scratching your back... so to speak...! good luck - hope the saddle's comfy! Donation by Lucy Tegg 21/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Rather you than me, best of luck! Donation by Duncan Parish 21/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Robin, great charity very close to my heart! Donation by Matt Horsnell 20/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I trust this is just a warm-up for the London-Madrid trip - you can't let the Spaniard beat you! Lots of luck xxx Donation by Laura and David 20/05/09	£20.00
	Lots of luck Robin, I really admire what you're doing. Donation by Phyllis Burch 19/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	May you send many cows as a result of your pedal power! Donation by Andrew and Karen L-B 19/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck old boy - you can do it! Donation by Diane Swift 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Pop in to see me on your way. Donation by Simon Humphrey 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Ree-spect !! Donation by Jenny Selby 18/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Bonkers! Good luck men - and may the chaffing be minimal!! Donation by Ali V 18/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I think Plymouth to Looe might be your most challenging leg. Donation by Prates 18/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I'll be waiting in Bristol with the Vaseline! Donation by Kate Markwell 14/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck, and enjoy the ride!! Donation by Ellie Scott 12/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Donation by Nick Markwell 10/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£555.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£150.90

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