Els Vermeulen is fundraising for Bees for Development Trust

Els' LEL Fundraising Page

London-Edinburgh-London (LEL)

on 26/07/2009

Dharmapuri - India

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Raising money for

Bees for Development Trust

Charity Registration No. 1078803

Bees ensure the maintenance of biodiversity and enable people to improve their livelihoods. Bees for Development Trust ensures beekeepers working in poor countries have access to the information and advice they need. For example, how to market honey, manage indigenous bees sustainably, or plant trees that are useful for bees.

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Els Vermeulen

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Raised: 138%

Target: £1,400.00
Raised so far: £1,925.32

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My story

LEL done! I arrived back in London on Thursday everning, after 109 hours 35 mins. Thank you to everybody who sent good wishes and encouragement before and during the ride. It was tough and your support was much appreciated. It was also wonderful to see donations being made while I was on the road.

I have posted a ride report on my blog: http://swarm-catcher-lel.blogspot.com/

If you haven't yet, you can still donate!

Having worked in development for 7 years, I set out never to raise money myself. However, LEL is such a big challenge for me, that I made an exception. You will never hear me ask for donations again!

What: 1400km cycling endurance event in 116 hours

Where: London to Edinburgh and back to London

When: Between 26^th and 31^st July - that is this Sunday!!

Why: Answers on postcards please ...

And why Bees for Development? For some families it's the start out of poverty because they can sell surplus honey, make beer, produce candles, etc. Its also the less tangible work that needs support, for example the UN sanctions in Iraq meant that beekeepers could not get hold of treatment against the varroa mite, leading to 15% loss of colonies. BfD raises awareness of such issues.

Blog http://swarm-catcher-lel.blogspot.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/swarm_catcher

We were so impressed Els! Donation by The Nesbitt Family 19/08/09	£30.00
Well done Els! Donation by Les and Angela Wallis 19/08/09	£10.00
Well done - from all the children visiting the shop. Donation by The Little Arts Room - Hanwell 15/08/09	£27.00
Well done Els! Donation by Terri Siwek 10/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
Els...you are crazy....but congratuilations are in order! Donation by Anshu Mehta Gautam 10/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
Congratulations! Hope your bottom's recovered! Love Soph & Suz Donation by Sophie Peterson 10/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous 04/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
Well done Els, this has just confirmed you are almost certifiable! Donation by Jackie Prout (boj) 04/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
From Bee to bee! Donation by Caroline 03/08/09	£20.00
Hey Els Glad you are back in one piece after a truely herculean effort.....really well done X Donation by Sarah Escott 01/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
Well done! Donation by Hellie Hottoes 31/07/09	£20.00
I'll help you celebrate! Donation by Sandie Benbow 31/07/09	£10.00
Hi Els Hope it's going ok - more than halfway through Looking forward to that glass of champagne I bet! Donation by Linda Greene 30/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
Best of luck Els - what an achievement! Donation by Hans Huberland 28/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
good luck Donation by Bridget Holmstrom 23/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
If you come near Warkworth, Northumberland, ring me on 01665 714213, and we'll have some refreshment for you Donation by Benjamin Hopkinson 16/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
We'll be thinking of you, very best of luck, Ruth and Janice Donation by Janice 13/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
50 miles is about my limit......and that was 45 years ago !!! Donation by Patrick Turner 07/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
Well done, Els, you are a SUPERSTAR! Donation by Christine Lackey 02/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
Good luck - you are a machine! Rebecca Donation by Rebecca Law 26/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
Goede reis! Donation by Laurent en Jeanne Vanpoucke 25/06/09	£20.00
Un-BEE-leavable challenge! Best of luck and I hope you have good weather! Donation by Earl Peacock 23/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
Good luck! Donation by Phil from no. 4 16/06/09	£10.00
thanks for your effort Els Donation by jill 14/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
Nog een beetje erbij. Donation by Madeleintje 13/06/09	£10.00
Een goed eindespurt! Donation by Fam. Mekeirle 13/06/09	£10.00
Deze kaas proeft als kip! Donation by Duan 12/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
Way to go Els- Good Luck Donation by Suk Badwal 12/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
Have fun. Donation by Jamie Kinch 11/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
Allez Allez :-) ...Good luck Els Donation by Chillmoister 11/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,797.00
Offline donations:	£128.32
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£225.64

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