Victoria Carrington is fundraising for Breast Cancer Haven

Victoria Carrington's Fundraising Page

Skyline events London to Paris Bike Challenge

on 01/07/2009

Off on an intrepid adventure...

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Team members:

Amanda Harry, Michael Harvey

Raising money for

Breast Cancer Haven

Charity Registration No. 1061726

More than 45,500 - that’s around 1 in 9 women - are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK. Diagnosis and treatment can have a huge emotional and physical impact on a woman and her family. As well as physical symptoms such as pain, nausea and hair loss, people often experience feelings of shock, fear and anxiety. Breast Cancer Haven is a registered charity providing support services to help them cope. Tailored to an individual’s needs and medical treatment, the charity’s programme of care focuses on the whole person – to help them feel better physically and emotionally and live a healthier life. There are 3 Havens - in London, Hereford and Leeds where Visitors can come and benefit from the expertise of our specialist nurses, therapists and counsellors and also from meeting others going through a similar experience. People who can’t get to a Haven can call our clinical specialists and counsellors or get information from our website. In addition, our DVD/CD and online support package called Breast Cancer Haven at Home is available from January 2009. Breast Cancer Haven’s services are free of charge and available to anyone who has been affected by breast cancer and those close to them. In the absence of any government funding, the charity is dependent on charitable donations and fundraising events to continue delivering this vital service.

Page owner

Victoria Carrington

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Raised: 107%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,202.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I am off on a crazy adventure in memory of my beautiful mother, Mary Lou Carrington who died on March 6th 2008. My friends and I decided one morning to cycle to Paris. It wasn't until we had signed up that we realised just how far that is (300 miles)! We will aim to complete the ride in 4 days - with a lot of backup and support from Skyline events.

So now as we are slogging our guts out in the gym and on the trails I am asking you to support me in raising money for Breast Cancer Haven. This is a small not-for-profit organisation based in West London and several locations in the UK for Breast Cancer survivors. Mum received a range of services from massages to nutrition advice, counselling and yoga classes. It was a real blessing to her and continues to be for many other women.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Breast Cancer Haven 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.

So please sponsor me now!

	I applaud your effort and achievement - I am sure your mother would have been very proud Donation by Richard Norden- friend of your father 07/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Hi Vic, you should be over half way there by now! Hope you've had an amazing journey and you're not too sore. Well done!!! Donation by Ella 03/07/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Matthew Carrington 02/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	What a fantastic journey! I wish you all the best! Donation by Kim Newsome 30/06/09	£5.00
	Dear Victoria. Every good wish. Your Mother was so splendid and I miss her hugely. Love Christine Donation by christine cohen 28/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Carl and I have you and your family in our thoughts! All the best on your ride! Donation by Hazel Vespa 26/06/09	£30.00
	Donation by Anonymous 26/06/09	£2.00
	Good luck to you both!! xx Donation by Katherine Lloyd 21/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Will be thinking of you! Wonderful idea. Donation by Debbie Henderson 16/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Joyce Nash 14/06/09	£10.00
	I am a non-cycling Educator who applauds what you aim to do. Good luck! Donation by Dr Liz Bell 03/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best wishes from a cycling Educator who very much liked Mary-Lou Donation by Sir Roderick Floud 31/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Why not take a tandom - Uncle Chris would be great as a navigator! Donation by Nick, Jane & the three little scallies 28/04/09	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	Darwin wishes you well... just pretend someone's chasing you! Donation by Ferd 26/04/09	£40.00
	You'll have to ride and rotate with having the lead wear some cheese and wine on their back. Ooh! And your bike water bottles can be wine bottles! Donation by Jeremy Lynch 25/04/09	£25.00
	Hi Tory - 300 miles! I hope you've got a big soft cushion to sit on! Loads of love from the Winwick crowd xxx Donation by Penny Carrington 23/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	All the Best! from Kunle @ St John's NH Donation by Kunle Babarinde 14/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Very worthy cause Donation by Pat and Richard 06/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Go for it, Victoria! Donation by Cathy Webb 01/04/09	£50.00
	Donation by Ann McEvoy 31/03/09	£70.00
	Think how wonderful you'll feel at the end. Donation by Maggie 24/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great photo! Bonne route! Donation by Kim Albright 23/03/09	£100.00
	Good luck! Donation by Bruce McEvoy 22/03/09	£100.00
	Bonne chance. N'oubliez pas le goudron! Donation by Chris Carrington 22/03/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Matthew Carrington 15/03/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck - I shall be with you in spirit! Donation by Robin Squire 13/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck!! Donation by Manisha 09/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great stuff, Victoria! Donation by Susan Squire 08/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great idea! Keep pedalling! Donation by Max & Janny 06/03/09	£50.00
	Good show, how about an after action report! Donation by Bernie & Mary 06/03/09	£100.00

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* Total raised online:	£2,392.00
Offline donations:	£810.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£461.15

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