Raised: 183%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £9,164.59
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My story

 
Thank you for visiting my fund raising page. The really encouraging and humbling news is that my target has been reached and well and truly exceeded. I am most grateful to Strides Cycle shop in Totton for the bicycle and especially indebted to WestQuay for their generous donation and to all their shoppers who contributed at their summer fun event.

The Ride: I set off on my 350 mile five day cycle round the Wessex region on October 8th. I left the Daily Echo offices at 8.00am, then was waved off at Wessex Cancer Trust in Westwood road. Glorious day. Arrived at Liphook at 2.30pm having covered 62miles. Day two I covered 73 miles on my way to Wootton Rivers, having been welcomed by the WCT Alton Group in their town. From here I was joined by my brother-in-law Doug Williams and and his neighbour Clare who cycled towards Newbury with me. Day three, morning, was joined by my son Matt on the ride to Luckington and for the last 3 miles by Jo and the grandchildren Charlie and Alfie. Sunday afternoon headed in pouring rain to Maiden Bradley. A 46 mile ride taking the total to 223 miles. Day four having spent a wonderful evening at my B&B and faced a number of Dorset hills. Arrived at Swanage around 4pm and enjoyed sitting on the beach in the afternoon sunshine. Day five, beautiful sunshine and enjoyed the seaside route at Bournemouth then to Lymington where I was joined by Richard Thomas and Jon Dudley for the Isle of Wight leg. Red Funnel delivered us back to Southampton to arrive at Wessex to a glorious reception at 3.45pm. The total mileage was 342 miles and the legs testify to it!

Finally a big thank you to everyone who has donated so generously over these past weeks.

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I thank you for your support.

Donation by Catherine Arnold 20/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Mac, both Kathy & I look forward to opening the bubbly with you soon. Donation by John Bradley 06/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well Done, Malcolm. Donation by Jennifer White 01/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Malcolm,you'll be glad to come out walking with us again to straighten your back. Donation by david lee 17/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thinking of you Mac. A great demonstration of your loving memory of Diana. with our love,Judy and John.xo Donation by Judy and John Barnes 12/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Keep on pedalling Mac, Well done Donation by jonathan faithfull 09/10/09  

£25.00

Best of luck with your ride. Hope you don't get too saddle sore. See you soon. Donation by John Graham 09/10/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

1 day down and only 4 to go! Hoping the good weather keeps up! Donation by Justin & Cora 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I am soooo impressed! Looking forward to seeing you arrive back! Donation by Ali Baker 07/10/09  

£10.00

Donation by Janet Yendell 07/10/09  

£50.00

All the very best Malcolm. We'll be thinking of you. Steve & Carol Pullen Donation by Steve Pullen 06/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I think we will need to have a bottle or three of champagne on completion of your epic ride - a fantastic effort in a brilliant cause Donation by Dougl Williams 05/10/09  

Good Luck Malcolm, An amazing challenge for an amazing lady Donation by Christina and Dave xx 04/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope it goes well, I'll be in touch if I can cycle some of it with you. Donation by Richard, Fred & Gemma Thomas (Aqualap) 04/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Very best of luck, Mac. You will be in our thoughts and we the Alton Group will be there cheering you on! much love Donation by Diana Faithfull 02/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Let us know the times and date you will be doing the Island leg and we will attempt to be there to give that moral support. Donation by David Metcalfe 01/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck, See you soon Donation by Deborah Elliott 01/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I'll be thinking of you and of Diana. Hope the weather's kind to you. Donation by Doreen Fishwick 30/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It will be like riding a tanden as Diana will be with all the way as she is now and always! Beautiful lady thinking of you Malcolm Big hug xx Donation by Tracey Prebble 29/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Malcolm! Diana was a pleasure to know - i'm sure you'll cycle with pride xxx Donation by Nicky Bromley - WestQuay 29/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by C & K Braysher 28/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck Malcolm. A good cause in memory of a good friend and neighbour. Donation by Jane and Rob Gibbs 24/09/09  

Go for it Malcolm, a fitting tribute to a wonderful lady. Good luck! Keep well and safe, love and best wishes, Kathy Donation by Kathy Snelgar 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

In loving memory of a dear family friend with love and affection from Merle Greaves also and Gill. Donation by Gill Walker 20/09/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good luck,we think its a fantastic cause. Donation by Jennifer Flood 18/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

She was a brave & lovely lady to remember. Hope you have good weather & health throughout the journey. Donation by Betty Purwandari 16/09/09  

I hope the sun shines for you. Donation by Alison Farmer 11/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck, hope you have Lou following with a puncture repair kit! x Donation by Kerry Saunders 09/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Jon Cook 09/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by James Pavey 08/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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