Steve Francis is fundraising for The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Steve Francis's Etape Fundraising Page

Etape du Tour

on 20/07/2009

The Challenge of Mont Ventoux

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- The Challenge of Mount Ventoux......
- Climbing "the Giant of Provence"

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Raising money for

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Charity Registration No. 208858

RABI was founded in Victorian times by farmers who were concerned about the level of poverty that existed in the farming community. In 2010 we will celebrate our 150th anniversary

Times may have changed but there is still hardship, especially for elderly or disabled people and families who struggle to make a living from the farm. Each year, RABI makes payments totalling around £2million to help people facing financial difficulties.

RABI supports elderly farmers and farm workers, and those of any age who are disabled, with regular grants or one-off payments for special items that they are unable to afford themselves. Around £250,000 each year is paid out for disability aids and essential household appliances.

Working farming families who are facing hardship because of illness, bereavement or some other crisis can receive short-term help. Just imagine you’re a dairy farmer, with cows to milk two or three times a day, but your young child is seriously ill in hospital. Paying for help on the farm and even the cost of travel can soon mount up and cause financial difficulties. That is when RABI can step in.

When there is a crisis such as major flooding or outbreaks of animal disease, RABI makes emergency payments (over £900,000 in 2007 when there was an outbreak of foot and mouth) to help with domestic expenses.

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Steve Francis

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Raised: 133%

Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,660.00

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My story

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MONTÉLIMAR - MONT VENTOUX
20^th July 2009

Thanks to everyone at Vion Food Group and Hammonds for their generosity and support in raising £2,640 in aid of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Association!

As for my little challenge it was a fantastic day in the end. You may have seen the TV coverage of the same leg in the Tour de France the following Saturday - when Contador sealed his Yellow Jersey and Armstrong, Wiggins and co. showed us how it should be done!

I finished in just over 9 hours - temperatures in the mid-30s. A stunning route sweeping through the hills and lavender-filled valleys from Montelimar to Mont Ventoux. My ascent of Ventoux took some 2 1/2 hours (plus a little rest at the feed station!).

Thanks again

Steve

	Donation by Ken Davies 07/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations on your achievement Steve. Donation by Allan Welch 29/07/09	£20.00
	Best of luck Donation by Ray McNiece 20/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	All the best Steve Donation by Kenny Gibson 20/07/09	£25.00
	Best of luck Donation by Jose Peralta 17/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Gardez la rotation de roues ! Donation by Alasdair Cox 14/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck from all at VION Donation by VION Food Group Ltd 14/07/09	£1,000.00
	Best of luck on your "Tour". Donation by Charlene Parks 14/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Best wishes Donation by Mark Steven 13/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We think it'll be quicker coming down! Donation by All in Red Meat Business Unit 13/07/09	£500.00
	Trop facile! L'Alpes d'Huez c'est mieux! Donation by Ian Woods 13/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Steve Good Luck Donation by Toos Murphy 03/07/09	£25.00
	Good luck Steve Donation by Phil Ryle 29/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Richard Smith 28/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by ton christiaanse 28/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Steve, wish you all the best. Donation by Stan Sweep 25/06/09	£50.00
	I'll double up if you can beat Alberto Contador to the top Donation by RICHARD SIMPSON 22/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	First donor! Donation by Steve Francis 16/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid