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Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,575.73
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My story

 

Background:

Alex was born 19th June 2007.  Amanda and Alan were delighted that their family was now complete, with a little brother to join Dan.  No parents could have been more thrilled.  They spoiled him with love; baby Alex felt the sand on a day trip to Looe, and he enjoyed Paignton!

Attentive staff at Derriford Hospital confirmed that something was seriously wrong early in January 2008.  Alex was diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy.  He died, quietly, on 25th January.

The Four Points Challenge – the Rawhide Ride!

I aim to ride my motorbike to the four corners of mainland Britain, starting from Plymouth, Devon on Thursday, 19th June, the day when Alex would have been one year old.  I will finish back in Plymouth on Saturday, 28th June.  There will be media coverage of the event ... and you can find much more info on my Blog; find it at:  http://thefourpointschallenge.blogspot.com/

Commercial Sponsorship:

Several businesses have come forward to support my Challenge.  Sincere thanks to Two Wheel Technics, Denman’s Insurance Consultants, GT Motorcycles and Protyre for their support.

You could sponsor me:

1)  For a Sponsor Sheet or to make a donation, call Ply (01752) 319655. 
2)  Easier to pay online?  For full details visit http://www.justgiving.com/thefourpointschallenge

… and THANK YOU for being prepared to help!

Michael

Latest cash donations per Amanda and Alan from Family and Friends Donation by Amanda & Alan 08/10/08  

£135.50

Michael, an extra donation from a lady at MDEC Donation by Mandy Filip 29/08/08  

£5.00

Brilliant Michael - well done from everyone at Royal Mail Plymuth MDEC Donation by Amanda Filip/Royal Mail Plymouth MDEC 13/08/08  

£108.00

Well driven glad your back in one piece Donation by Graham & Sheila Roberts 30/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Nicholas Maxwell 26/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A worthy cause and a great Challenge Donation by Pam Shelmerdine 15/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

A very good effort, Michael, well done Donation by Geoff and Sue Carter 01/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, Michael - a great thing to do in memory of a very special little man Donation by Marcus, Emma,Katie,Max, Alison and Roger 28/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

It was great to see you on Sunday evening after a very wet ride. Midges, deer in the road, relentless rain..... do you still love Scotland??! Donation by Jennie and Bob Munro 25/06/08  

£15.00

Well done Michael Donation by WebBased 25/06/08  

£100.00

Well done on the trip so far. Good luck with the next stage Donation by Darren & Paula (140) 23/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best for the rest of your trip - hope the weather improves! Donation by Douglas Roxburgh & Anna Munro 22/06/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

enjoy and be safe, best wishes Donation by joan 20/06/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

... so your underway now... see you in Ipswich Donation by Rich 19/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Michael! Donation by Jane Atwill 10/06/08  

£5.00

Another great cause, hope it goes well. May the road be ever winding. Donation by Rich Shelmerdine 05/06/08  

£4.00 + £1.13 Gift Aid

You have a hugely generous heart. Well done Donation by Chris 26/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hope it all goes well :-) Donation by Helen 26/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

God bless you on this journey. Donation by James, Emma and Molly 24/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

A wonderful journey and all for a good cause. Good Luck! Donation by pkwphotography 18/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes and goodluck. Donation by andrew palmer 26/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of Luck in memory of Baby Alex Donation by Robin J 26/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Im a student and even I can manage 2 quid. Best of luck! Donation by Jake M 25/04/08  

£2.00

Good luck and hope it all goes well Donation by Kizzy 25/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

my best friend was Alex's aunty so I hope you manage to raise lots of awareness! Thanks a lot for al Donation by Lesley Skinner 24/04/08  

£5.00

Good luck with your challange. Donation by Debbie Buey 24/04/08  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £711.50
  Offline donations: £864.23
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £94.77

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