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