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Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,687.55
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. 

So who am I, what am I doing and why should you sponsor me?

My name is Sandra and I turned 40 last year. I am wife to Steve, and mum to James, 6 and Lyla, 4.  I spend most my time running around after them, as well as working part time in our family business, looking after my neice twice a week, cooking, cleaning - you know, the usual things !!

I am cycling  from LONDON TO PARIS from the 9th-13th SEPTEMBER 2009.

The ride will take 4 days, although we are away for 5 days.  We will cycle approx 300 miles, which will be between 60 and 90 miles per day.  Although I cycle with the family, the most mileage I've covered in a day is about 15 miles, so this will be a real challenge for me.  Finding time to train will also be challenging as well as fitting in some fundraising. But being away from my family for 5 days, especially as Lyla starts school around that time, will be the hardest part.  That said, I am really excited and this will be a huge acheivement in my life.

The reason I have undertaken this challenge is to raise funds for the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (UK), a cause very close to my heart. Our very good friends Jemma and Mike became the proud parents of Luke on 12 Dec 2008. After a spell in special care Luke was diagnosed with PWS. He is such an enchanting little boy, full of smiles and giggles and is already thriving at home growing stronger day by day. He will need some dedicated support to ensure that he reaches his key milestones and full potential.

The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association  provides the support, understanding and the experience of other families with PWS that Luke and his family will no doubt look to at times throughout his life.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (Uk) gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

I already need to thank my husband, the rest of my family and Jemma and Mike for being so supportive. Without them this wouldn't be possible.

Please sponsor me now, any amount BIG or small will help!

01.06.09 - Completed my longest cycle so far today - 38 miles.  Training is going well, the hardest part is finding the time!!  Thank you for everyone's support - it has been phenomenal so far, and way beyond my expectations - no pressure then!!

04.08.09 - I do not like hills!!

09.09.09 - we're off - 330ish miles to go.

14.09.09 - I did it!!  What an amazing experience - 330 odd miles which equates to about 33 hours in the saddle!! A massive thank you to all who have donated and had kind words of encouragement.  Everyone has been so supportive and amazing and I hope that I have helped the charity and raised awareness of PWS as that what this has all been about.

 



 

Well done! Donation by Ade Foxall 31/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on your HUGE achievement. Hope you are fully recovered xx Donation by Sam & Paul Barber 09/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Sandra!!!! I could NOT have done this cycling stuff. Donation by Jo Nunn 29/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

from Val and Frank Donation by Sandra Meekin 16/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

well done hun xxxx Donation by michelle mallett 16/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done you! xx Donation by Bethany Bateup 15/09/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck, great achievement Love Ian & Barb Donation by Ian Meekin 08/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck Sandra and a good cause Donation by Carole Lloyd 08/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Huge respect! Good Luck. Donation by Jackie Boardman 16/08/09  

£30.00

Hope this helps little Luke and other families dealing with PWS. Love and best wishes. Wong x Sprry no Gift Aid as I live abroad. Donation by Susie Bryce 11/08/09  

£50.00

Way to go Sandra - give Lance Armstrong a wave as you whizz past (like I did with Paula Radcliffe....!!!) Donation by Trevor & the Jones Clan in Cuckfield 05/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Sandra. Donation by Darren Bagnall 15/07/09  

£155.55 + £43.87 Gift Aid

Sandra, good luck, be safe and don't forget no pain no gain. Donation by Chris Oakman 09/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Heather and Cheryl Hancock 03/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sandra, what an amazing thing to do for such a brillient cause - thanks for dedicating your time to help great friends and such a special family. xx Donation by Richard and Emma K 26/05/09  

£85.00 + £23.97 Gift Aid

Good luck Sandra and thanks for supporting baby Luke with this huge challenge! Donation by On behalf of Grandma & Grandad P 07/05/09  

£100.00

Good luck pleased to support your wonderful cause Donation by Mike and Rene Sims 02/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We wish you all the best for your bike ride. Such a fantastic achievement for a truly worthwhile cause. Donation by Rob, Alison, Jack & Harry 29/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Money raised from fundraising night at The Woodcock Inn Donation by Bowman - 25.4.09 fundraising night 29/04/09  

£500.00

We work with Mike and are pleased to support your fantastic effort. Donation by Aronova 28/04/09  

£1,000.00

Good luck Sandra, it's a wonderful thing you are doing for little Luke. Donation by Lyzette & Magnus 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

looking after children just makes you fitter, you can make it. Thankyou for doing this for Luke. Donation by Andrea,Robin,Sam,Ben & Toby Chatfield 25/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Sharon 23/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Sandra. The Heath cycling gene will out!! Donation by Clare Robertson 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

At almost 95 years old now, George wishes Luke lots of love and kisses and prays he is getting stronger all the time. Good Luck to Sandra on the ride! Donation by Great, Great, Granddad George Nunn 18/04/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

For little Luke and all other familes and children dealing with PWS. Good Luck and well done. Donation by Chris Nunn 17/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Clare Glover 16/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Anything that can help baby Luke and any other little one's who have problems getting started in their lives. Sandra, we hope your bike chain stays on Donation by Stevie Jumbo 07/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic Effort! Thanks Sandra. Good Luck. Happy riding. Do you want to borrow my gel saddle? Donation by The Strawberries 07/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck. I hope you enjoy the cycle ride as well as reach your fundraising target. Donation by Mark Nicholson 05/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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