Vicky Brookes is fundraising for Meningitis Trust

Vicky Brookes's Fundraising Page

London to Paris Cycle Challenge

on 04/07/2008

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Raising money for

Meningitis Trust

Charity Registration No. 803016

The Meningitis Trust is the UK’s longest established meningitis charity. It helps around 20,000 people each year through its range of specialist services; giving vital support to those who have been affected by this life-changing disease. With as many as 500,000 people living in the UK who have had either viral or bacterial meningitis and up to one adult in every four knowing someone who has had meningitis, the charity’s ongoing work is much-needed. The charity is committed to raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and distributes millions of leaflets, posters, symptoms cards, information sheets and other materials every year.

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Vicky Brookes

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Raised: 106%

Target: £4,000.00
Raised so far: £4,225.00

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My story

As some of you may know, I was planning to run the London Marathon in April 2008, but, due to a stress fracture sustained to my foot, I have had to withdraw.(Those who very kindly sponsored me in advance for my Marathon efforts can be viewed on www.justgiving.com/vickybrookes1 and the money raised ((already donated to The Meningitis Trust)) will be transferred to the total of this challenge under the heading 'Funds raised offline' .) A special mention and thanks to my supporters who have already hosted events to raise money is found the end of this text.

However, my determination to raise money for The Meningitis Trust remains undiminished so I have taken the challenge of cycling 300 kilometres from London to Paris, in just 3 days, starting on the 4th July 2008.

I will be cycling in memory of Adina Harper who tragically lost her life very suddenly, aged only 14, to Meningitis. Some of you will have known Adina and know what a fantastic, full of fun girl she was; all of you know someone who could be struck by meningitis. Her death has profoundly affected her family and friends and left all who knew her with a deep sense of loss.

I have chosen to support the The Meningitis Trust in the hope that I can raise funds to help families affected by Meningitis, increase awareness of the disease and aid research into vaccines and treatments.

Obviously I will be putting in a lot of work between now and then - training come rain wind or snow - all I want you to do is sponsor my efforts and help me reach my goal of raising £4000.

So please dig deep and sponsor me online - everything helps and your support will spur me over the finish line (and I'm going to need all the help I can get!!)

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Meningitis Trust 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, Vicky

I would particularly like to thank those who have organised fundraising activities, including:

Steve James, L'Ancora Tennis Club -competition and charity dinner - £330

Wycliffe College who have had a non uniform day and collection - £413

Valerie Jean and the Stage School - fabulous production raising £1764

Lady Elizabeth School sale, Javea - £175

	Sorry this is so late - fantastic effort! Donation by Iona 05/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Our beautiful Grand-daughter, Adina, our precious Butterfly. You will be forever with us. xxx Donation by Nanny & Grandad 22/07/08	£20.00
	Donation by stephen james 22/07/08	£330.00
	Well done to both of you. Donation by Tim & Amy 14/07/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Giles Lawton 08/07/08	£10.00
	Wishing you all the best from everyone at L'Ancora Donation by L'Ancora Tennis Club 03/07/08	£80.00
	Happy cycling Vicky! Donation by Lorraine Stevenson 03/07/08	£8.00
	good luck Donation by peter long 02/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by jason Hill 30/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Laude The Lady Elizabeth School 30/06/08	£175.00
	Donation by SH CJ TS 28/06/08	£20.00
	Well done Vicky and good luck! Donation by Kate McKinnon 23/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	don't pack the vaseline, smear it on liberally! Donation by Helen Hutt 20/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't forget to pack the vaseline Donation by Ronnie van der Ploeg 20/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep your phone with you so you can still sell houses while pedalling Donation by Huw Warren 20/06/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	It makes me wince just thinking about sitting on a bike for that long... very proud of you and a very worthy cause Donation by Emma 19/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Just a bit to help your efforts - I'm doing the Midsummer Challenge for Action Aid soon so also in training! Donation by Ginny Young 19/05/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Vicky Great cause, your old school mate, iportch@yahoo.co.uk Donation by Ian Portch 10/05/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Met Adina in Benitachell when only a few months old,watched her grow into a beautiful young lady - sad not to see her around the village-GLuck Vicky Donation by Rob & Denise Sparkes 23/03/08	£15.00
	Adina, miss you so much. The fun we had, laughing at the sillest things. Going to terra mitica, the beach, to your house. Always in my heart xxxxxx Donation by Kelly - Spain 21/03/08	£10.00
	Happy to donate to this very worthy cause, all the very best Vicky!! Donation by ELIZABETH MCGRENRA 29/02/08	£50.00
	Donation by Pam Mainwaring 13/02/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Nice thoughts from a nice young lady Donation by Douglas and Norah Smith 29/01/08	£50.00
	Lovely Adina is missed so much. Good luck with your challenge to raise money, Vicky Donation by G & L 11/01/08	£50.00
	Donation by Simon Barnes 09/01/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Bon Voyage Donation by lynn gardner 08/01/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Saw what you were up to in the Wycliffe newsletter. A great thing to do for a good cause, good luck. Donation by Ryan Webb 06/01/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I hope you reach your target Donation by Mark Wilson 30/12/07	£10.00
	You couldn't have chosen a better cause Donation by Adam Wilson 30/12/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Adina will never be forgotten Donation by Jenny & Tony Wilson 30/12/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,263.00
Offline donations:	£2,962.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£122.69

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