Raised: 116%
Target: £500.00
Raised so far: £581.50
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My story

 

Who am I raising money for and Why?

When I started in insurance a couple of years ago (?!) the first social event I remember going on was the Insurance Society of Edinburgh Pub Quiz in aid of the Insurance Charities.  The Insurance Charities being a registered charity which gives vital financial and practical support to past and present employees of the insurance industry, and their dependent relatives, who are suffering financial hardship.

Although the Insurance Society of Edinbugh is still going strong and providing high quality educational and social events, the Insurance Charities has not had such a high profile here in recent years.  This is a real pity as this is a very important charity for people working in our industry and continues to help many people both locally and nationally.  I therefore want not only to raise cash but also to raise awareness of the charity so that if there is anyone in the Edinburgh area that could benefit from their support, they know it is there.

You can find further details of the charity here  -  www.theinsurancecharities.org.uk

So what am I doing to raise money?

On the 13th September 2009 I am going to take part in Pedal for Scotland - a 50 mile bike ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh.  To the hardened distance cyclist that may not seem a lot but I can assure you I am not one of those - having only taken to cycling in January this year, the only thing that seems to have hardened is my butt (they have to make these seats better!). I do feel however that I have improved from my first painful 5 miles on that freezing cold 4th January so watch out Lance Armstrong, here I come!

So please will you sponsor this worthwhile cause? Every little helps (large amounts also welcome).

Thank you.

 

Ronnie

 

 

I hope you took off that padded suit before you set off... well done Ronnie. Donation by David Devlin 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Ronnie. Hope there were no speeding violations on the way!! Donation by Mitch 24/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Ronnie. Hope you didn't blind anyone with your shirt!! Donation by Paul Faulkner 14/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 14/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Ronnie. Hope you are not too tired today. Donation by Lorraine Duffy 14/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Nice jersey. Donation by Rab Quilietti 11/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

50 miles sitting down, how hard can it be? Donation by David Graham 10/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best. Donation by Liz MacPherson 07/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Samantha Scotland 07/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Raised through the proceeds of £1 at the bottle. Thanks to Scottish Life marketing. Donation by Gillian Morgan 04/09/09  

£17.50 + £4.94 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ronnie! You can do it! Remember the padding! Jane xx Donation by Jane McCarthy 27/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Paul Lawson 24/08/09  

All the best. Donation by Ian Carnie 20/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good on you, Ronnie. Best of luck for the day. Donation by Anne Siller & Ian Forder 18/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am sure all will go well. Donation by Ronald Morgan (Snr) 17/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

For a guy who is a non-cyclist, you slipped into the lycra very quickly!! Good luck Ronnie. Donation by Gary Churcher 14/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Remember and get some photo's in your "special cycling outfit" to make the extra donation worthwhile!! Donation by Mark Strachan 13/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

'Does my bum look big in these?' Donation by Colin Gardner 11/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best of luck, hope you're wearing padded shorts! Donation by Fiona Tait 11/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by james wilson 11/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I want my donation to go The Maggies Centres please. Donation by Audra Sinclair 10/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Ronnie! Best wishes from June and K&P Donation by Keegan & Pennykid 10/08/09  

£50.00

Donation by John Harris 10/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by helen carter 10/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £351.50
  Offline donations: £230.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £85.04

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