Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.
From the time I was six when I realised my dad had blatantly lied to me that he was still holding on to my saddle behind me, I had a love of cycling.
He was a pretty special man my father, so you can imagine how our family life changed beyond recognition when he lost his battle with lymphatic cancer after five long years back in 1995. He was treated by the wonderful team at Mount Vernon hospital in Hertfordshire, which coincidentally turned out to be the same bunch who helped me with my own close shave with the Big C nearly two years ago.
That love of cycling had lain buried for many years until feeling the need for an extreme challenge my friend suggested we ride the LEJOG route. For those unfamiliar with the term (I was) that’s 1066 miles from the very foot of Land’s End right up to the hat of John O’Groat’s in wee bonnie Scotland in just 12 days. It will be a killer ride. Both he and I are doing it for personal reasons for the benefit of cancer charities, me to the Cancer Treatment & Research Trust at Mount Vernon to try and help repay an un-repayable debt and so they can continue to help many more people in the future.
Having done a bit of training over the last few months I know I will suffer greatly, have moments of utter despair and be unable to contemplate placing my saddle sore arse back on the bike after days and days on the road…but then that toil and discomfort is nothing compared to what people have to endure on a daily basis when they are living with cancer.
So on the 21st of June I will set off with my equally insane friend Olly on our 12-day trek oop North. Just us, no support.
It would be totally brilliant if you could help me on my way by donating through my Justgiving page – www.justgiving.com/simoneakhurst1 It’s quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me. The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust will get 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.
So my father may not be behind my bike in person anymore, but I hope that him and all you lovely people will be there in spirit getting me through those thousand odd miles in aid of such a worthy cause. So many people will benefit from your generosity.
Thank you.
Raised:
103%
Raised so far: £3,095.00
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Well done Simon! Very, very, very impressive! xxx Donation by Helen Arnold on 29/07/09 |
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Total and untter madness....... Well done ! LOL Bessey x Donation by Jane Bessey on 23/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Fantastic work Simon. Can't wait to see you soon and hear the stories! Donation by simon gosling on 20/07/09 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Hannah Boase on 20/07/09 |
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Well done Simon and Olly. Arse cream? You haven't seen the start of it 'til you hit the mountains. See you both in the Alps next year, no excuses! Donation by Paul Mann, Firefly on 15/07/09 |
£50.00 |
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On behalf of the lovely Margaret Gilbert. What a star! Donation by simon eakhurst on 14/07/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Much appreciated support from Dick who gave me cash in the pub last night.. Donation by simon eakhurst on 11/07/09 |
£50.00 |
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Generosity from Jean and Norman Henly, mums eldest sister and her good man! Donation by simon eakhurst on 11/07/09 |
£50.00 |
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Guys, you have touched our hearts with your epic journey & we're so grateful to you for raising money for such a worthy cause. Huge Congrats xxxx Donation by AMIE & DOM on 11/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Nice work fella - big love from the Clarks! x Donation by David Clark (Puddle) on 09/07/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Nigel Barden on 08/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 07/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done!x Donation by Bona Orakwue on 07/07/09 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck with the rest of your journey sir! Cheers, Andrew Donation by Andrew Naylor on 07/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done Simon, a very impressive jaunt on your bike! Glad you both made it in one piece. Congratulations Donation by Stephen Plesniak on 07/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Bonkers!! Well done boys. Donation by Kate @ ARRI Crew on 07/07/09 |
£10.00 |
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You hero!!! Love Double Act (Al & Rob) Donation by Alastair Cook on 07/07/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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On behalf of lovely neighbours Steve & Carolyn Wise who's generosity is much appreciated. Donation by simon eakhurst on 07/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 06/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Late as always! Donation by fiona Campbell on 06/07/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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This probably won't even cover the cost of arse plasters but we both hope it helps in some way Donation by Michael & Helga on 06/07/09 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid |
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Super feat from a super man. Well done. Love and kisses (for your bottom) Josh and Jane Haines Donation by Josh Haines on 06/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Congratulations - Richard & Ratree (in Thailand) Donation by richard morris on 06/07/09 |
£20.00 |
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Well done Simon. Our love. Elaine and family Donation by Elaine Guffogg on 04/07/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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you mentalist!! what a fantastic effort and brilliant cause. now put your feet up and let those blisters heal! xx Donation by nicky & jak on 04/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £3,095.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,095.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £589.49 |
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