Michelle Louise Saint is fundraising for Richard House Trust

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Richard House Trust - London-Paris Cycling Challenge 2009

on 04/09/2009

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Team members:

Michelle Saint, Brendan Keilthy, Tom Baker, James Cundill, Bradley Carter and Ben Sherrif

Raising money for

Richard House Trust

Charity Registration No. 1059029

Richard House, London's first children's hospice, provides care and support to children who are not expected to live into adulthood, as well as to their families. Its team of nurses and care staff make the time children spend at the house fun, active and therapeutic.

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Michelle Louise Saint

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Raised: 93%

Target: £6,600.00
Raised so far: £6,150.00

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My story

WE DID IT!!!

Between the 4th and 7th September 2009 the 6 of us completed our cycle challenge from London to Paris all in aid of Richard House, London's first childrens hospice based in East London. http://www.richardhouse.org.uk/.

We cycled just over 300k in 3 days:

Day 1: We set off from Bexley in Kent bright and early at 7am. Once out of the town we were faced with RELENTLESS hills and 'A' roads on route to Dover and were filled with relief when we saw the white cliffs and the sea! After the ferry crossing and a rather smelly coach journey (everyone was taking off their shoes!) we ended up at our hotel in Dieppe.

Day 2: We left Dieppe at around 10am and spent the day cycling through gorgeous farms, fields and practically deserted French villages. The roads in France are much more cycle friendly than in England!

Day 3: Spirits were high-ish (slightly marred by hangover) until we stepped out into the freezing morning mist at 7am! After what seemed like an age the sun finally started doing its business and we settled into the longest ride of the trip. The road into Paris was gridlocked and there was very nearly a road rage incident but we eventually made it to a champagne greeting at the Eiffell Tower!

It was an extremely challenging 3 days (mentally and physically!) but also very rewarding.

We are yet to reach our fundraising total so if anyone wants to make a donation please do. With our money, Richard House can fund a Palliative and Care nurse for 2 months!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure and is the most efficient way to sponsor us: Richard House 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.

Michelle, Brendan, Tom, James, Bradley and Ben

	Donation by Anon 24/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anon 29/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done all. Great effort. Donation by All at PMCSS 21/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done we're impressed; must have been easy with all those long hours of training you put in. :-) not. Donation by Errol & Lynne Halpin 17/09/09	£50.00
	Does Robin do EVERYTHING Batman requires of him? Donation by John F Evans 17/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Can't believe you did it without adding to your injuries!! Well done, proud of you! Donation by helen sherriff 14/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Holy marathon! those photos on the Bat Bike are fantastic. Well done to you all. Donation by Alan Blunden 11/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dave from PMC 11/09/09	£20.00
	Congrats Robin! Donation by Amanda Gilbert 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Scott Boswell 10/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A huge well done to both of you! Donation by Lucy Bull 09/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Caped Crusader Keilthy & Boy Wonder Baker on a top effort! Donation by Graham C 08/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	I wanna be FREE GAY & HAPPY! Donation by J.Christmas 08/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	hopefully you are there by now! - how did it go? Donation by David Fielder 08/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Tommy, Make sure you copy me into the real photos! Good luck Donation by Sue McElroy 07/09/09	£10.00
	Kapoowww!!! Holy Crap Batman - I bet your costumes stink! Donation by Shane Keilthy 07/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	i know its a bit late and you've already done it but well done x Donation by stuart fountain 07/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good look Tommy. All the best Matt and Nadia x Donation by Matthew Greaves 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Fred, hope the run went well and you have kept up your training!! Donation by Judith cobb 03/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I love you Bug x Donation by Pitty Pat 03/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Mark Fisher 03/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go Batman! Donation by Fiona and Nick Leather 03/09/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Donation by Rob Marshall 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck team. I am sure it will be a gruelling challenge for you all, well bar Tom who is getting a "backy" from Bren. Donation by Terry Hawkins 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Power to the pedal! Donation by andrew lee 02/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck with the ride!! Donation by Lee-Warren Fabricatio & Design 02/09/09	£150.00
	James you absolute freak - can't you just take the frigging train like the rest of us Donation by Cinderella 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Gooooo Buuuuuuuuuugggggggggggggggg! Donation by Your best friend EVER - emily 02/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck chaps & chapess! Donation by Rob Langford 02/09/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	The best of luck lads! Donation by Eddie & Jackie Keilthy 01/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,960.00
Offline donations:	£2,190.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£458.90

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