Tony Winyard is fundraising for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Tony cycles the Ring of Kerry

Ring of Kerry Ireland Bike Ride

on 20/09/2006

Bradley-my mums guide dog

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Tony Winyard

Raising money for

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 209617 and Scotland SC038979

The ability to get around is vital in order to live a full life yet thousands of blind and partially-sighted people never leave home alone. We empower visually-impaired people to live their lives how they want to.

We breed and train guide dogs which provide life changing mobility and there are currently 4,500 working guide dog partnerships in the UK. Guide dog owners only have to pay a nominal 50p for their dog to ensure no-one is prevented from having one due to lack of funds but the full lifetime cost of a guide dog from birth to retirement is £49,800. We rely on the support of the public to fund our services.

We also provide other mobility services such as rehabilitation and white cane training as well as campaign passionately to break down barriers – both physical and legal – to enable blind and partially-sighted people to get around on their own.

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Tony Winyard

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Raised: 59%

Target: £1,200.00
Raised so far: £709.00

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Update:
Just returned from the trip which was a good laugh and with a great bunch of people...
although the weather!!! It would have been wiser to swim the ring of Kerry I think! It poured down frequently and we had a force 8 gale for the last 2 days which was amusing seeing as were camping!... and the wind!!!! let's just say it's the 1st time in my life that I've had to peddle hard while going down-hill to stop myself from going backwards

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Those of you who know me will testify that I'm a bit of a freak! as I actually enjoy things that most 'normal' people wouldn't dream of, and certainly no self-respecting DJ should ever consider I actually enjoy extreme physical exercise!! and for the past 6 years always do something to raise money for charity which have included cycling across India, New Zealand & Cuba, abseiling down a tower block in central London, skydiving 15,000 feet, bunjee jumping and running the New York marathon.
Well this year I'm taking it easy as such and will only be cycling around the Ring of Kerry (cue the jokes about who is Kerry anyway? ) in aid of raising funds for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

The photo to the left is my mums guide dog, named Bradley. He's been an absolute godsend to her and she thinks the world of him. You just can not imagine the enormous difference a Guide Dog can make to the life of a visually impaired person!

I'm off to Eire on Sept 11, will have a couple of days in Dublin before flying to Cork on Sept 14 and will begin the bike ride the following day.

Much obliged if anyone has a couple of pounds burning a hole in their pocket even if you’re only able to sponsor me a fiver. You can do so securely on this site

Finally, thank you for visiting my fundraising page

If you're an Arsenal fan or you know someone who is please visit http://www.arsenalcd.co.uk to find details of a very special Arsenal CD created to raise funds for the Guide Dog association. This CD will be updated in late 2006.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Guide Dogs will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.

	Well done Tony, See you soon x Donation by Lisa Rye 11/10/06	£10.00
	better late than never!! Donation by rachel pearson 05/10/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You are a star, well done! Donation by Nick Bell 26/09/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Shane Mawe 25/09/06	£10.00
	Good luck Tony - Cheers, Andy (RezN8) Donation by Andrew Kidd 23/09/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Thanks Tony xxxxx Donation by Mum 22/09/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done mate! Donation by dave sheridan 22/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope to see you at another event in the future! Donation by Tom Nason 22/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You should be in Ireland in the summer Donation by Timmy Mallett / Irish Dave 22/09/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck mate Donation by mike + chan 17/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done you old codger! Donation by Martin Kearney 15/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the very best, you'll love Ireland! Donation by Darren & Emma 12/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Eskie, a very deserving cause! Donation by Steve @ First Dance DJ's 09/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	G'luck Tone, sorry I'm late but you know me... Donation by Mic 08/09/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Enjoy the craic... Donation by Christopher Kenmore 06/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Be sure to call in to the beachside bar in caherdaniel.Good luck Donation by Alan 05/09/06	£10.00
	Have a few glasses of the black stuff on the way Donation by Penfold 05/09/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Im gonna have to go and nick some wheels to pay for this....who said scousers were tight. Good Luck! Donation by Scotty (King of Discos) 05/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Chrispy 05/09/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate, hope all goes well. Donation by Richard Benson-King / Big Ben 05/09/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tricia 05/09/06	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tony! Hopefully this Sunday will be good practice (ie, the pub bit, not the cycling!!) Donation by Kate Rigby 11/08/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well at least you get your hills this time round! Donation by Jayne 07/08/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	to the sexiest biker from bombshell Debs WEY HEY enjoy the ride !!! Donation by Sal Beames 04/08/06	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck mate for a great cause. Put your pump down shorts for full lunch box effect! Donation by Al Murray Pub Landlord 04/08/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Donation by jimboylan 03/08/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Steve Skinner 27/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Way to go! Donation by Robbie Downes 27/07/06	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and Tony and keep up the Charidy work Donation by Paul Lowry BSc 26/07/06	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Tone Donation by Dave Halpin 24/07/06	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£644.00
Offline donations:	£65.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£167.54

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