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Target: £800.00
Raised so far: £1,218.00
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My story

 
When, last year, I rashly decided to cycle from the channel coast of France to the Mediterranean it was just for fun, but now I am on the brink of setting off for the second leg I have decided after all to ask for sponsorship.

Odyssey, is perhaps an unlikely sounding organisation in that it offers outward bound type activities for those who have or have had cancer. The emotional and psychological effects of cancer are, for many people, as deeply disturbing as the disease itself. Odyssey uses the environment, art and music and the stimulation of uncertainty and surprise to help participants rebuild confidence and regain their zest for life.

You can find out more on their website at http://www.odyssey.org.uk but as someone who has benefitted from their programme I can assure you that the week spent with Odyssey was unforgettable and I’d like to make it possible for others to enjoy its benefits.

It costs about £800 to pay for a place on the course (there is no charge to participants) and this is my fund-raising aim.

Even if you don't decide to donate, feel free to visit  my inexpert blog at  http://hotwheelsinfrance.blogspot.com/ ,  where you can share the ups and downs of the journey and  photos of me, my bike and my daughters who kindly agreed to supervise me en route. I will be attempting to add some details of the second leg as I go along – rather depends on the availability of internet cafes in the wilds of North-west France.

Many thanks for taking the time to visit my page - and feel free to pass the address to any rich friends.

Barbara

PS I've just discovered that there is a bike path from Brest to Budapest, and crossed paths with someone travelling from London to Capetown by bike.  Next year looks interesting!

Good Luck Barbara I look forward to following your journey Donation by Christine 13/11/09  

Best Wishes Donation by Audrey Jones 26/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

offline donations - with many thanks to all those who gave Donation by Barbara Charlton 26/10/09  

£172.00

Just read the blog - fascinating - we're full of admiration. Cycling and wine - sounds a winning combination. Donation by Jenny and David 16/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Looking forward to hearing all about it! Well done, love Cyn Donation by Cynthia Webdale 11/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Sounds like an adventure! Enjoy! Donation by Ian Simons 01/09/09  

£10.00

Congrats on doing so well! Donation by Natasha Hirst 27/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Barbara, a very worthy organisation. Donation by Lesley Harvey 24/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Giacomo Palladino 20/08/09  

£10.00

Hope it goes well. Wish I had your energy! x Donation by Angela Davison 20/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun and look forward to hearing all about it. Donation by Becca Mantle 20/08/09  

Go for it, Barbara! Donation by Gary Anderson 20/08/09  

£20.00

Looks like a lovely route and you certainly deserve the "maillot jaune". Good luck Barbara! Donation by Sebastian 20/08/09  

£20.00

Well done, from one Odysseus to another...xx Donation by Jennifer Hulford 19/08/09  

£20.00

Cycle away....Bon Courage et attention au conducteur francais!! Donation by Emily Jaguello 19/08/09  

£30.00

Fantastique! Enjoy every pedal of the way! Donation by Barbara Barakou 19/08/09  

£20.00

Les Mots M'echouent Donation by Alan Grant, Design Team 17/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done all, just don't get any funny ideas about future holidays!!! Donation by Paul 15/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Barbara, you truly are an inspiration! Not just a great boss (well, ex-boss) and mentor but a wonderful person. Donation by Claudia Payer 14/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Enjoy every minute! Donation by Hanri 14/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck. Hold the weather holds up! Donation by Kate Edmunds 13/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Debbie Collins 13/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Best wishes from Penny and Alun from the Design/Carto teams in the Welsh Assembly government Donation by Carto/Design team 13/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes from Julie C, Julie L, Angela & Linda in the Design Team, Welsh Assembly Government Donation by Paul Burnett 13/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Heck, I can't even ride a bike! Donation by Margaret B 12/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck from Design Team & Cartographics Donation by Cartographics/Design Team 12/08/09  

£46.00 + £12.97 Gift Aid

So full of admiration for you, Barbara, and wish you well for the rest of your marathon!! Donation by Anthea Charlton 11/08/09  

£20.00

Good luck all of you. Donation by Paul OLeary 11/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Geoff 10/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Andy Watson 10/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £0.00
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