Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
My inspiration for my journey was the loss of my friend and neighbour Sally, whose life was tragically cut short by ovarian cancer. Sally was only a few years older than me, and I thought that if I was going to take on this challenge, I needed to get on with it. I have always had a list of things to do and this was one of my most demanding challenges.
On Sunday 7th June I completed my ride from John O'Groats to Lands End. A total distance of 1041 miles taking 88 hours of pedaling. I was greeted at the end by Micheal, Peter and Christie (and not forgetting Rocco!) which was a wonderful end to an epic journey. The support and words of encouragement from all of you have kept me going and will remain with me always. We raised a glass to Sally in Lands End as promised. She will live on in my memory just as the experience of the past 2 weeks will remain with me forever.
Thank you one and all for helping me make this such a positive experience from such a sad loss.
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Thank you for your support.
Raised:
136%
Raised so far: £5,454.90
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What a great thing to do. Very best of luck Donation by Brenda on 20/05/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Ruth. Donation by Fiona & Jack on 20/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Kirsty & Carina TNT on 20/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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A little bit of corporate sponsorship for you. From friends of Carl's. We're very impressed! Good luck!! Donation by Peter at Apollo Scientific Ltd on 20/05/09 |
£200.00 |
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A worthy cause, good luck. Donation by The Holloms on 20/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Very best wishes and good luck! Donation by Sheila & Michael on 20/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Make sure Carl is there to run you a hot bath at the end of each day! You deserve it!! Donation by Lindsay W on 19/05/09 |
£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid |
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Go for it Ruth, will be with you all the way...in spirit that is!xxxxx Donation by Ignazio, Annette & Emilia on 19/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Absolutely fantastic! Best of luck Ruth. What an inspiration you are! With love from Sally's cousin xxx Donation by Hannah, Paul, George and Jess Grummett on 18/05/09 |
£40.00 |
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Good luck Ruth. Sally was a specail lady one of my host families giving a child from London a holiday to remember. Donation by Gillian Winter on 18/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck Ruth, enjoy the adventure of a lifetime Donation by Hilary Hayward on 18/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Thank you for undertaking such an epic challenge in memory of such a lovely neice. Donation by Jan and Keith Martin on 18/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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yee -haa. Really hope there are more downs than ups !! Donation by The Whittakers on 17/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Fantastic, Sally would be so proud - safe journey, be thinking of you. love Sally's little sis x Donation by Jill, Steve & Girls on 17/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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With the very best of luck; excellent idea deciding to go downhill! Donation by David P on 17/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck, Ruth; what an amazing feat you're about to undertake; we'll be thinking of you all the way. Donation by Gordon and Susan on 17/05/09 |
£30.00 |
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What a fantastic challenge. Good luck with it and a great way to remember Sally Donation by Liz and Keith Baxter on 16/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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at least you're doing it on a new bike, another 18 years you can trade it in and get a proper bike xxxx Donation by your little hobbit friend and Pete on 15/05/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Go Ruth go !! Think we've got a few spare rubber rings in the clubhouse for your return ! Donation by Dominic & Deborah on 14/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Ruth you are an inspiration :) ...best of luck to you...we'll be thinking of you and sending good Karma all the way from Canada. Donation by Andrew and Susanne Heaton on 14/05/09 |
£50.00 |
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Really great stuff and good luck (and good weather) to you and your support team! Donation by TGs@22 on 13/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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What an incredible challenge! Safe journey! Donation by Sharon and Steve Cook on 13/05/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck to you and your support team. I hope the weather is kind to you. Donation by wendy lockwood( masters) on 13/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done you Ruth, what a good neighbour you are Donation by Amy and Bill on 12/05/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Ruth (+ support driver Carl!) We'll be thinking of you and this great cause. xxx Donation by Ed & Helen Browning on 12/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £4,190.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,264.90 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £5,454.90 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £991.97 |
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