David Smith is fundraising for Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Charitable Funds

David Smith's Fundraising Page

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on 29/08/2009

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Raising money for

Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Charitable Funds

Charity Registration No. 1057295

The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals (ORH) Charitable Funds is the umbrella charity for over 700 funds supporting projects across the ORH NHS Trust that enhance services and facilities for patients and staff. These range from support for particular wards, at the John Radcliffe, Churchill and Horton Hospitals, to larger fundraising campaigns to support major developments such as the new Oxford Cancer Centre, the Oxford Children's Hospital, the Geratology Appeal and the Oxford Heart Centre expansion. As one of the foremost teaching trusts in the UK, the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals enjoy a national and international reputation in fields such as cancer and cranio-facial surgery. Please give generously - your support enables us to provide the best possible healthcare in the best possible setting, to a standard far higher than the NHS alone would be able to afford.

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David Smith

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Raised: 107%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,222.98

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My story

The event

I've done it !! In fact I did it three times. First time was on the 25th August in 2hrs 57mins. Then on the actual Stelviobike day the 29th in pouring rain and huge hailstones 2hrs 54mins. Then again on the 31st on the TREK FUEL ex8 mountain bike that BEELINE BICYCLES, COWLEY ROAD, OXFORD, gave me to use, time was 3hrs27mins. Special thanks to all the guys at BEELINE for their support and kindness they continued to give in the run up to this event, I could not have done any of this without your help.

The STELVIO PASS is 15.5 miles long, and I did 46.5 miles of it in 6 days. Thanks for your support
The Stelvio Bike Ride - the toughest and most spectacular mountain pass in Europe. Starting in Prad, Northern Italy a 27.4km long, 48 hairpin bend climb of 1,808m - at an average incline of 7.4% - to the summit at 10,000ft which spans 2 country borders!!

Why am I doing this?
My dear friend and fly fishing partner, Peter Jeffrey, was admitted to ward 5b last October after suffering a stroke. I want to raise this money to thank the wonderful staff for the fantastic care they gave Peter which has helped him on his recovery and has allowed him to move onto another hospital in Oxford for ongoing treatment. More close to home, my Mother suffered a small stroke on the 29th August, but luckily she was treated without delay and is currently undergoing more tests, thanks to the F.A.S.T campaign my Dad noticed the signs and summond help. 15/8/09, Mum is now home and making good progress, thanks to the great staff at both the Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals

How will the money be used: - to buy a new Vital Signs Monitor for the Stroke Unit Ward 5B, in the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. I hope that this new monitor will help others like Peter and Martin Briggs, another stroke patient who I got to know while visiting at the ward.

Please help me: Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Charitable Funds 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 to my family for their support and a big thank you to Haydee, Sarah, Jane and Mrs Angela Briggs and the children of Watlington Primary School for their encouragement and support. A very special thank you goes to Sophie and Ben for the use of the fabulous Citroen C4 Grand Picasso to use for the trip to Italy

Always wear a cycling helmet

Thank you
David Smith

	Good Work Smiffy! Donation by Chris Turner 02/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done getting everything sorted before my big day. Donation by west coggle 21/10/09	£75.00
	Well done and thanks for your help with the doorbell! Donation by Amanda 20/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well Done Smiffy! Donation by Chris Turner 02/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done David,an outstanding effort to do it three times in six days. Donation by Ian Clark of Classique Bedroom Furniture 10/09/09	£68.00 + £19.18 Gift Aid
	Well done Smiffy, and thanks for doing such a great job...... Donation by Margaret Hooke 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You must be mad to do it once but 3 times!!!! Donation by Mark Cameron 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Smiffy, I always knew that you would do it. Donation by Linda Southall 07/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	WELL DONE MATE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. GOT A DECENT RIDE FOR YOU NEXT YEAR INSTEAD OF A HILL. Donation by Brian Perry 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I've seen you sweat,I've seen your tears and determination,and was there for your Triumph! LU2B Donation by PORKY PIG 04/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Congratulations - a fantastic achievement! Donation by Colin & Patsy Sumpster 04/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Better late than never!!! well done mate - Andy Donation by Andy Taylor 29/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Having had a stroke myself, I know the importance of this equipment. Good luck Donation by Stuart and Doreen Barsby 28/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	David, Congratulations in advance. All the best Don & Anne Donation by Don & Anne O'Connor 25/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck David.. Donation by Tony 23/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Siobhan 22/08/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Remember to brake on the way down!!! Go SmiffyMan!!! Donation by Mark T 20/08/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Go Smiffy all the way to the top and beyond....... Donation by Colin and Dan Macklin 19/08/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good luck Smiffy, and take care coming back down the other side. Donation by Trish Whiting 19/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Careful on the descents Donation by Anthony Parry-Jones 19/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck David, and remember to smile for the cameras. Donation by Cathie Bradey at Bloxham Dental Practice 18/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Now just get on and ride the bl---y hill! You knew we would in the end eh? Donation by Graham & Allison 17/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good for you David, I hope you reach the top safely, and do it for your Mum. Donation by Sheila from Great Rollright 14/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Mad as a fish! Eyes open for anything lorry shaped!! Good luck mate, Brooko. Donation by n brooks 14/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best wishes to you Smiffy, at least I won't have any of your mess to clean up while you are away. Donation by Diane the Duster Lady.x 14/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Andy Garner 13/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Only half a duck...! Donation by Tim Waterworth 13/08/09	£11.11 + £3.13 Gift Aid
	dont forget to slow down for the bends, on the way up ;) Donation by Paul and Nicola Lapworth 12/08/09	£22.22 + £6.27 Gift Aid
	Good Luck from all at Smiths of Bloxham Donation by Tom Smith 12/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate! Donation by Gareth Ballance 12/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,222.98
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£821.61

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