Sharon Byrne is fundraising for Sue Ryder Care

Sharon Byrne's Fundraising Page

Christie's - Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride 2009

on 12/07/2009

Sharon & Tony with certificates!

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Team members:

Sharon Byrne, Tony Congdon, David Wrench, Ian Connolly, Peter Barrett, Chris Williams, Tom Williams, Mark Sullivan

Raising money for

Sue Ryder Care

Charity Registration No. 1052076

At Sue Ryder Care, we care for people who are seriously ill, helping them to get the best from life. Our approach considers every aspect of an individual’s wellbeing by listening to and supporting their choices. We help put back the dignity, independence and confidence that the disease takes away, enriching people’s lives and those of their families. Our expert care helps people living with Cancer, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Brain Injury. Our work goes beyond the UK. Sue Ryder Care supports the delivery of specialised health and social care across Europe and in Southern Africa.

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Sharon Byrne

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Raised: 83%

Target: £300.00
Raised so far: £250.00

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My story

Hi Friends,

As part of our little team of 8 pulled together from business networking, Tony & I completed the Manchester to Blackpool Christie's Cycle ride (61 miles) on Sunday July 12th....raising money for SUE RYDER CARE.

It took us 5hrs and 18 minutes - not exactly a record breaker, but hey, we finished it without incident or injury! Apparently almost 9000 riders started the trip: on recumbents, pairs on tandems, big hairy guys dressed as fairies, several disabled riders on handcycles, big & little kids and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The worst section was the last 2 or 3 miles through Lytham St Annes, where the wind was blowing in straight off the sea, and en masse, all cyclists slowed down almost to a crawl.

We chose to raise funds for Sue Ryder Care because we believe they offer an invaluable service to anyone suffering from any long-term illness. Having recently lost my Mum to Parkinson's Disease, and just a few weeks ago my close friend Brenda Wrench (Mum to our team member David) to cancer, this charity is very close to my heart.

I know you're often asked for donations & your money can only stretch so far, but please, even if it's only £1, try to support us.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Sue Ryder Care 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.

Thanks

Sharon Byrne

	Thought I'd bring you up to your target, Best Wishes Donation by Eternal Envy Boutique 14/07/09	£5.00
	Congratulations to you both! I bet you have a sore botty now though!! Donation by Jane Stewart 13/07/09	£10.00
	Well done Sharon! Donation by Rajeev Arora 13/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Sharon. Rather you than me! Donation by Euan Begg 11/07/09	£10.00
	good luck both of you X Donation by monty byrne 09/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Sharon Donation by Rory Alkin 07/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck x Donation by Polly Winder 06/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck and put a few signs up on the way Donation by Paul Atkinson 03/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by John Curley 02/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck to you both Donation by Julie Bradshaw 13/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you both. A very worthy cause. Donation by Andy Tyrrell 12/06/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Fair play to you both - I wouldn't be able to get round without stopping for fish and chips at the seaside (the baby wants them not me - honest!!!) Donation by Lyndsey & Steve 10/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A worthy cause - Well done Sharon. Donation by Gordon Chapman 10/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I hope you are doing plenty of practice! Its a lond way to Blackpool on a bike, best of luck Phil Donation by PHILIP HARDMAN 10/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wear padded pants!!! Good luck. Donation by Paul Ulett 09/06/09	£10.00

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* Total raised online:	£200.00
Offline donations:	£50.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£46.54

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