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SOUTH DOWNS WAY CHARITY CYCLE RIDE 23-24 JUNE 2012

On 23rd June a group of friends are attempting a weekend cycle ride along the South Downs Way to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity (childhood cancer research department). Starting at Winchester and finishing (102 miles later) at Eastbourne, the South Downs Way is known to many as the toughest off road cycle route in the UK. Mainly off road and on chalky ground, the ride is never flat, and the energy required to climb an accumulated 11,000ft is immense. However the route affords breathtaking views and is definately an exhilarating experience! The 25 strong team are of mixed cycling ability. Some are keen amateur cyclists, whilst others are a little rusty on 2 wheels. However everybody has one goal in mind which is to raise as much money as they can for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

 

The Team so far (in alphabetical order)

Richard Blasckovics, Karen Briggs, Martin Champion, Greg Chapple, Ben Dorling, Colin Douglas, Bob Dunkerley, Mark Dunkerley,Aaron Fisher, Ben Goddard, Catriona Hamilton, Mark Herring, Jude Hull-Flower, Marcus Keane, Alex McCabe, John McCabe, Andrew Morton, Cameron Moss, Niall Murphy, Clare Pascoe, Matt Pascoe, Chris Slater, Mike Spencer, Tom Spencer, Sanjay Swarup, Tamas Szalai, Gavin Thomson, Simon Thomson, Simon Webb, David Williams

 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

All monies raised from the cycle ride will benefit the childhood cancer research department of The Royal Marsden Hospital. Their aim is to find a complete cure for all childhood cancers. Their groundbreaking research work has already positively impacted on childhood cancer survival rates not only within the hospital, but throughout the UK. Thanks to your money they are able to continue to run clinical trials, develop new and exciting approaches to tackling the most aggressive cancers, and develop ways of tailoring regimes to each child. The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is a member of the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB), and are proud to champion the principles of honesty, accountability and transparency when fundraising. Membership of the scheme represents a commitment to the highest standards of practise and ensures that all fundraising activity is open, legal and fair. Membership is volountary.

 

Why are we cycling for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity?

Babette Morton is a 5 year old little girl who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at the age of 4. She is a patient at The Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton, Surrey.She has already undergone a year of gruelling chemotherapy and still has another 18 months of treatment left. Throughout she has received the very best treatment and care from the dedicated staff at The Royal Marsden. Happily her treatment is working and her prognosis is good, although there is always the risk of the Leukaemia returning. For many children at the hospital with rare or advanced cancers, the prognosis is extremely poor and sadly many of them never make it back home. Her parents have vowed to raise as much money as they can for the cause, and Andrew (Babette's dad) is a member of the cycle team.

 

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My charity

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Charity Registration No. 1095197

We raise money to help The Royal Marsden provide world-class care for cancer patients, and to support the hospital’s pioneering work in cancer research and education. By doing this, we aim to help make life better for people with cancer everywhere, and strive for a future without it.

Donations 127

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Well done guys, great achievement and great cause. Anything that keeps Chris Slater off the beer should be saluted !

Donation by Ian S on 28/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by karen mccabe on 09/08/12

£407.00

+ £101.75 Gift Aid

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Well done on the cycle Cameron! Hope you've all recovered now?! Sorry for the slow donation...better late than never eh! x

Donation by Helen Ricketts on 22/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well Done John Alex and all the team members

Donation by Anonymous on 15/07/12

£430.00

+ £107.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Niall, would like to say I knew you could do it but I would be lying :)

Donation by Claire Timms on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done! Glad you all made it through the wind and rain.

Donation by Jude Hull-Flower on 03/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Andrew that you survived the ride with everything intact! Ahmed and Kym

Donation by Ahmed Mayet on 01/07/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Karen and Gavin in your epic journey. We hope that your efforts help raise the target money. Karen's Mum and Dad

Donation by Brian & Sue Briggs on 01/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Karen and Gavin on your bike ride for a very good cause. Karen's Nan

Donation by Betty Briggs on 01/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Carole Moss on 01/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Andrew on the bike ride, thinking of you all especially Babette. Hope she's doing well x

Donation by Carol West on 27/06/12

£30.00

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Well done Mark D and the rest of the squadron - great cause

Donation by Chris Bower on 27/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 26/06/12

£100.00

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Well done Slates and the rest of the team

Donation by Rob Oakes on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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For all the jibes, I'm actually quite impressed Gav ;-) Hope you live to face another ride!!

Donation by Toni-Marie Milliken on 25/06/12

Donation by Anonymous on 25/06/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Guy Valerio on 25/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by samantha addams on 23/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Keith Kelsall on 23/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Thank heavens for people like you lot....keep up the good peddling! lots of love camilla & dexter xx

Donation by camilla simon on 22/06/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Caroline Handley on 22/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck to all on the bike ride, such a worthy cause. xxxx Jayne and Steve xx

Donation by jayne mumford on 22/06/12

£20.00

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Go for it Simon, Gavin and Karen. Definitely not my idea of fun but hope it is not as wet as threatened. Dad

Donation by Iain THOMSON on 22/06/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Rob S on 21/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all and hope the weather is friendly to you!!

Donation by Mark Howarth @ FT on 21/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$7,233.99
  • Offline donations$2,098.69
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$9,332.68
  • Gift Aid$1,481.05

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