Raised: 134%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £2,015.00
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My story

 

WE DID IT!!!!

We managed to keep on target and had 5 very full days of biking with a complete mixture of weather conditions (good old Britain!). Hannah's not quite at the point of remembering it as the best thing ever yet (bottom and neck still hurt 5 days later!) but we know it was a huge achievement and an experience we will never forget.


Thanks to all of our extremely generous friends we have exceeded our initial target therefore any money raised now will go directy to the work of Dignity and IcFEM, 2 extremely worthwhile charities.  So please do continue to donate if you would like to; Stephen and I both appreciate it soooo much.


Photos will appear on facebook or email me if you'd like to see some.


Love,


The Rablens xxx




Hello Everyone!

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page. 

We are going to be biking 370 miles from Manchester to the Scottish Highlands in 5 days to raise money for a 3 week charity trip to Kenya this summer and also to support the charities involved.

The trip is being orgnanised by a Manchester based Christian Charity called Dignity, who work within rural African communities promoting both practical and spiritual transformation of everyone they work with.

On the trip we are going to be supporting a Kenyan based charity called IcFEM, who do similar work to Dignity but are based in Western Kenya and focus specifically on accelerating community transformation.

For more information on either of the charities involved please check out link to Dignity's page on the left of the screen.

The total cost of the trip is £3000 for the two of us, which includes a contribution to IcFEM.  Stephen and I have pledged to contribute at least half of this amount and therefore anything we raise above our target will go purely to the work of Dignity and IcFem and not the rest of our trip.  Similarly all of the Gift Aid that is raised will go directly to the work of Dignity and not to supporting our trip.


We do both enjoy cycling....but know that this will be a huge challenge!  The route takes us through the Dales, the border hills and the Cairngorms.  We will be keeping costs at a minimum by camping en route (or staying with strategically based friends!) and have managed to book trains home from Aberdeen for only £15 each. 

Anything you can give to support us in our venture will be massively appreciated - any amount will help us on our way!


And now for the JustGiving bit:

Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.


Thank you soooooo much,


Stephen and Hannah x

Good work Stevie and Han!! Big respect! Hope you are able to sit down. Paul x Donation by Paul Rablen 01/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Anon 30/07/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by Anon 30/07/09  

£10.00

Donation by Anon 30/07/09  

£100.00

Congrats guys!! So proud of you :) Still don't know how you did it! Donation by Joanna Pointon 29/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done guys, amazing job-enjoy the R&R this weekend, you deserve it! Donation by Helen&Adam 25/07/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a great ride and trip. Donation by Peter Moll 23/07/09  

Vaseline; Check. Talc; Check. Padded Seat - Essential. Deep Heat - might be handy. Big Plasters and Bottom shaped Compeed - lets hope not!!!! Donation by Cat Richardson 19/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We'll pray for mighty stamina & strength for you both you Bravehearts ! Donation by Ray & Val 17/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best to you both - a wonderful experience and worth while charity for you both to share. Keep safe.xx Donation by Anne Johnson 17/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Get on your bike - Enjoy ! Donation by Michael Ryan 15/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hannah - I am very impressed with your challange which I am sure will go well. Really good luck in the new job, I am sure you will be brilliant Donation by Sarah Thrippleton 15/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hannah I think what you guys are doin is fantastic and a once in a life time opportunity !! good luck with it all and hannah take care John x Donation by John Haynes 15/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you have a great time on the ride and in Kenya, best of luck with your new career Hannah! Donation by Martin Wright 14/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best of luck for the long ride (and your cycling event) Donation by ray tammam 14/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done hannah, happy pedalling , regards John Donation by John Stoney 14/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Hannah and Stephen Donation by Helen Markham 14/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

You guys will be great - it's a great cause. Good Luck. Sy & Jon. xxxx Donation by Syreeta Spence 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hannah, you will be missed, hope your trip is a huge success and good luck for the future. Donation by Margaret Macdonald 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hannah you guys are amazing and clearly very very fit Donation by David Pringle 10/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Trust you meet your target and that the cycle ride goes well. Take care! Love, Ninang Eilish Donation by Eilish Agnew 09/07/09  

Hope the rain stays away, the wind does not blow to hard and the roads are not too bumpy!! Take care guys! Donation by emily birch 09/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I always knew you two were insane! Donation by Jessica Walker 06/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 04/07/09  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 04/07/09  

£78.00 + £22.00 Gift Aid

Courtesy of 300 Donation by n/a 03/07/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Hi Guys happy biking, Love Dan and Sarah Donation by Dan Salt 02/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Kieron O'Flaherty 01/07/09  

£10.00

Good luck! Cant wait for the night out on the 3rd too. Donation by Julie Richards 30/06/09  

£10.00

Happy cycling! At least you won't have me holding you back ;-) Although I'm sure Steve wouldn't mind me sitting in his pocket... Keep in touch xxx Donation by Lizzy 30/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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