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Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £2,229.68
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

Fiona Neil was a well respected & well loved friend & manager for National Express Employees at Newcastle Railway station.  She was sadly taken from us suddenly on May the 14th 2009, due to a brain haemorrhage. 

As a fanatical cyclist herself, Fiona enjoyed cycling holidays & was responsible for raising money for various charities through many sponsored Bike Rides.  Shortly before Fionas passing, she spoke to some of us regarding her wish to do another charity bike ride, which she hoped to do later this year.

Therefore, as a suitable tribute to Fiona, a group of NXEC employees have arranged a charity bike ride in her honour, carrying out her wish!

This ride will take place on the 20th of June, starting at Newcastle Railway station at 10:00 am.  The ride will follow Route 72 on the Sustrans Cycle Network to Tynemouth & back.  This ride will be approx 20 miles & will be aimed at remembering Fiona, having fun & most importantly raising money for this worthwhile Charity. 

Anybody who wishes to take part, is welcome to either donate money on this page or various Sponsor forms around Newcastle Station & Travel Centre OR even better, turn up on the day, get on your bike or just simply cheer us on  .

Those participating so far are;

Ian Bament-NXEC York

Alex Mannifield-NXEC York

Andy Lamont-NXEC Edinburgh

John Taff-NXEC Newcastle

Gair Harvey-NXEC Berwick

Val Blakeburn-NXEC Newcastle

Julie Foy- NXEC Newcastle

Lorna Currie-NXEC Newcastle

Diane Smallwood-NXEC Newcastle

Rob Robinson-NXEC Newcastle

Darren Robson-NXEC Newcastle

Norman Duncan-NXEC Newcastle

Christopher Duncan-Student Newcastle

Steve Mullen- NXEC Newcastle

Dionne Gray-NXEC Newcastle

Jasbinder Holait-NECA South Sheilds

Kran Brooks-NXEC Newcastle

Nadia Rafi-NXEC Newcastle

 

The ride took place on Sat June 20th. There were 18 of us in total taking part.

We left Central Station at 10:30ish & without any injuries, arrived at Tynemouth Priory at 12:30!

The “Professionals” obviously beat the slower (lazier) cyclists but enjoyed the LONG rest waiting for us to catch up!

After a leisurely lunch of Fish & Chips, we began our journey home at 13:45!

Torrential rain impeded our journey but didn’t dampen our spirits & we had a beer in our hand at The Tyne at 15:45!

We were very grateful that David Neil, Fiona’s brother, joined us on the Bike Ride. He told us that Fiona would be very proud of us all & the money we have raised for a worthwhile Charity, Brainwave.

 

Thank you to everyone that sponsored & supported us. We are currently in the process of collecting in the sponsor money so please can your hand your donation to the Saddle-sore person you sponsored! J 

Alternatively, it is not too late to sponsor us at www.justgiving.com/valerieblakeburn

 

Once all the monies are in, we will update you on the total amount raised.

 

Thanks again!

 

The Charity Bike Ride Team

 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Brainwave gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you for your support.

Thanks to all who sponsored Gair Harvey at Berwick x Donation by Gair Harvey 11/09/09  

£85.00 + £23.97 Gift Aid

On behalf everyone who sponsored me! Thanks! Donation by Nadia Rafi 08/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

From everybody at york station......... Donation by Ian Bament 07/08/09  

£370.00 + £104.36 Gift Aid

Friends and Family of Dionne Gray, well done everyone x Donation by Dionne Gray 03/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well Done everybody! Money raised by friends & family of Darren Robson. Donation by Darren Robson 16/07/09  

£105.00 + £29.62 Gift Aid

Well done everybody! Donation by Willie Millburn 11/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done everyone! Donation by Matty Erskine 07/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Money Raised by friends and family of Norman and Christopher Duncan. Thank you for all your support to us both and the brainwave. Donation by Norman and Christopher Duncan 07/07/09  

£144.00 + £40.62 Gift Aid

Money donated by friends and family of station manager Rob Robinson at Newcastle. Thank you for all your support everyone. Donation by Rob Robinson 07/07/09  

£117.00 + £33.00 Gift Aid

Well Done Everybody. Money raised by Sharon Skillen and her Friends at The Springbank Club Donation by THE SPRINGBANK CLUB 04/07/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Well Done Julie, Lorna, Diane & everybody else who took part! Money raised by your friends in Newcastle Travel Centre! Donation by Newcastle Travel Centre 03/07/09  

£181.00 + £51.05 Gift Aid

Well done everybody! Donation by M.Wood, S. Davidson, D. Walls & R. Niven 03/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

money raised from collection Donation by Baron House 03/07/09  

£75.18 + £21.20 Gift Aid

Money raised by the Friends and family of Val Blakeburn-Thank you to you all!! Donation by Val 02/07/09  

£115.00 + £32.44 Gift Aid

Well Done! Sponsor money kindly raised by Nicolette Shorts family especially Little Callum! Donation by Nicolette Short 02/07/09  

£46.00 + £12.97 Gift Aid

Well Done Auntie Lorna & Auntie Julie. Love You xxxxx Donation by MORAG, FRANCES, DAVID & WEE LORNA 01/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well Done Julie & Lorna xxxxxx Donation by SARAH & JULIA BOWEN & FOX 01/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done to you both Julie & Lorna! Love from Pat xxx Donation by Pat Mallon 27/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 23/06/09  

£7.50 + £2.12 Gift Aid

Hope you all have a great day. Im sure Fiona will be watching and having a giggle at you all. Sorry I can't be there but thinking of you all xx Donation by Wendy Newton 19/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy the day. Love to be there but can't just yet. Donation by Gary Smithson 19/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck!!! Donation by Maria Burton 18/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck everyone, have a great day. Donation by Barry Anderson 18/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wish I could see Julie Foy on a bike! Have to settle for the photies. Good luck x Donation by Jo Barnes 17/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck on Saturday, hope the weather stays nice and you have a great ride. Donation by Dawn Black 17/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck to all of you xx Donation by Sonia Acheson 17/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Steve Harland 17/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a wonderful time in memory of a wonderful woman! Good Luck Donation by Denise Lennox 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Here's to pedal power Val! Donation by Wendy Wilson 16/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Debbie Molyneux 16/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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  Offline donations: £100.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £593.63

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