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Target: £6,000.00
Raised so far: £5,045.01
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My story

 

Dear All

Serving in both the Regular Army and the TA for a number of years was a life-forming experience for me, but was nothing compared with what our young service men and women are currently experiencing in Afghanistan and Iraq.  Their time 'in theatre' and at the 'sharp end' is given largely without complaint and they are separated from family and friends for protracted periods. Some return home injured and maimed and the very least we can do as civilians is to ensure that they have the necessary support, and in particular, medical backup, when things go wrong. 

It is their unselfish commitment that has encouraged me off the sofa and heading for the hills of Wiltshire, sweating heavily, on my bicycle.  350 odd miles will undoubtedly be a challenge, so I am embracing as much technology as I can.  I have bought, for the first time, a cycling helmet and have taken advantage of an extremely generous offer of the loan of a fantastic Moulton 'Double Pylon' bicycle (see photo).  Built just down the road in Bradford-on-Avon, these bikes have redefined bicycle design.  They may have smaller wheels and look a little different, but having now ridden one, I can vouch for their amazing speed, lightness and control. 

I very much hope that you will be able to sponsor me and support this incredibly worthwhile cause.  If you would like to read more about the ride itself, please visit the website www.helpforheroes.org.uk where you will be able to read all about this extraordinary event.

Thank you for your support.

Simon Jacobs

I hope you made it safely ... Donation by Richard & Claire Harding 31/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done for taking the challenge and good luck. Donation by James and Alex Gray 28/05/08  

£25.00

Good luck Simon; have you sold the film rights? A sequel to the "The Wrong Trousers" perhaps . . . another 'Ardman production??? Donation by Jeffrey Thomas 23/05/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

don't stop till you finish..... Donation by Claire & Francis Firmstone 22/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great inspiration for us. Good luck Donation by A&B Hoy 20/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck - fantastic cause! Donation by Sarah Erskine-Hill 19/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Donation by Jules & Alex harbottle 19/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of Luck. Your Lycra made Claire very happy! Apparently! Donation by charlie and Claire Calder 18/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Anything to get out of gardening, but seriously - well done you! Donation by Ralph & Jacqui Ventress 14/05/08  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Take your TomTom, dont get lost in Availles Limouzine!!!! Donation by David & Jean Trotman 14/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck and well done you! Donation by Vix and Beetle Northcott 14/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Sarah & Richard Westropp 14/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Prior & Co 14/05/08  

£30.00

Good luck - make sure your will is upto date !!! Donation by Adrian Pearce 09/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Stumpy - a very worthy cause and we wish you well..... Donation by Stuey and Ness Martin 06/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

No Lycra in Back Lane Thank you! It might scare the dogs! Good Luck. Donation by Graham & Kim Cannon 04/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

We thought 25 miles to Bath was far enough. 350 miles in 5 days - wow. Good luck. Donation by Fiona & Jason Cox 02/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Anyone who makes a hole in one on the third at Trevose & then goes off to train to raise funds for Help for Heroes deserves support ! Donation by David Graham 01/05/08  

£50.00

Donation by James Fuller 30/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck ( we can manage without the lycra shorts though) Donation by Robert & Sue Jones 29/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck! Love from us all. Donation by Simon and Victoria Baxter 25/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Bon chance mon ami! Donation by Peter & Cathy B 24/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

we need to see you in lycra shorts Donation by Andrew Bott 23/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good cause. Best of luck Donation by Mike & Pam Woods, Worton 13/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We know you can do it. Get good padding for your bum!! Love from us all Catherinexx Donation by Phil Duff 10/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Read about your trek in the Gazette - great cause! Well done and good luck!! Donation by Maggie Lewis 10/04/08  

£20.00

Good luck, the wheels are very small! Donation by David and Sheila 09/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

dont fill your basket up with too much wine and baguettes and you'll do just fine! Donation by Chris Farnsworth 02/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Bill Yates 31/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Push those pedals and fling that flab for a good cause. Take care that seat is well designed for me Donation by Mark Kane 29/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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