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THE WRONG WAY DOWN
 
Wolverhampton to London Charity Bike Ride in aid of Mary Stevens Hospice - Stourbridge.
 
Charity Fund set up in memory of Roger Brookes
 
Tom Hicks and Gary O'Dea, both from the Department of Learning and Information Services at the University of Wolverhampton, are planning to cycle from Wolverhampton to London in aid of the Mary Stevens Hospice, Stourbridge .

The event has been set up in memory of Tom's father-in-law Roger Brookes, who passed away two years ago and spent his last days at the Hospice.

http://www.marystevenshospice.co.uk/

They are planning to cycle along the Wolverhampton to Birmingham Main Line Canal into city centre Birmingham, then join the Grand Union Canal and cycle a total distance of approximately 150 miles to London.This event will take place over the period of the 11th -13th April 2008.
 
You can pledge a donation by contacting Gary on 01902 323435 / g.odea@wlv.ac.uk or Tom on 01902 322377 / T.J.Hicks@wlv.ac.uk

This web page has also been set up for donations and pledges. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Mary Stevens Hospice will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

We have had a very generous pledge of £200 from the Chairman of Tipton Town Football Club (Mr Bill Williams) in order to start the fund off and other pledges are beginning to come in as well...can you help? 

We would also like to send a big thank you to Elsa Redpath at Virgin Trains who has generously organised out travel back from London completely free of charge!

We're also looking for some equipment funding / donations etc (spare tyres / inner tubes / lights etc), from local cycling outlets. 

See below for the planned stages of the trek.

Friday April 11th
Wolverhampton to Blisworth – 78.65 miles (approx) 

Saturday 12th April
Blisworth – Hemel Hempstead - 45.96 miles (approx)

Sunday 13th April
Hemel Hempstead – London (Paddington Canal Junction - where the Grand Union Canal ends) – 28 miles (approx).

Please donate generously - many thanks for your support.!

Tom & Gary

Main Sponsors

Tipton Town FC: http://www.webteams.co.uk/Home.aspx?team=tiptontownfc

The University of Wolverhampton: http://www.wlv.ac.uk/

Virgin Trains: http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/

Many thanks to Paul Tett at Race Co Cycles UK for providing free servicing and parts in advance of the ride:

Race Co Cycles Uk

12b, Market St, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1AD Tel: 01384 390221

And a massive shout to the lads at The Angle Ring Company in Tipton for donating the contents of their swearbox - £100!!  

Swearing IS big and IS clever after all!


Good luck to you both. Donation by Jen Delasalle 11/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Very best wishes for an injury free ride! Donation by Sharon Butler 11/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Brothers!! XXX Donation by Sisters 08/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by daddy twanger 08/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by neil twanger 08/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Hope the bum's hold out! Donation by Pam C 07/02/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Tom, get pedalling!! Donation by Matt Carter 06/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Tom and Gary from Jane Cooksey Donation by Jane 05/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy pedalling! Donation by Lindsay 05/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Nice one Tom ! Best of luck ! I know you can do it! Donation by kerry 04/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by James Speer 04/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Keep it tow path. Donation by The Cat 04/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go guys! its a great thing you're doing xx Donation by Nici 04/02/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck! (don't forget the padded shorts!) Donation by Emma Angus 04/02/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck both of you! Donation by Jo Alcock 04/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Jo Green 04/02/08  

£10.00

Donation by Lucy Foskett 04/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GO GARY AND TOM AND KEEP YOUR WHEELS IN MOTION Donation by Djay Buddha 01/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Both.Hope you enjoy a pint at the end ! Donation by Julie Hodgkiss 01/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Happy pedalling! Donation by Mike Dainton 01/02/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go for it! Good luck! Donation by Jon 30/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best of luck - Donation by Jane Dunn 28/01/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Sandra Wilbrey 24/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy the canals - don't take a wrong turn! Donation by Eleanor and Ian 23/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope all goes well! Donation by Parmela Devi 23/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go on Tom & Gary! Best of luck with the fundraising! You will have a ball! Donation by Rose Stamp 21/01/08  

£20.00

Good luck with the ride. Sounds like fun. Sheila Donation by Sheila Hind 21/01/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hi Gaz, Can't wait to see what state you're in at Paddington Donation by Nicci 21/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Peter Davies 20/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go Tipton Flyers! Donation by Alison R 18/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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