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Eamonn Lynch is raising money for Mainstay DRP

Participants: Rochelle Moore, Iain Morrison, Gary Livingstone

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Downe Residential Project - Mizen to Malin Head · 8 July 2011 ·

Mainstay DRP is a charity based in Downpatrick supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to live independent, connected and meaningful lives. Through person-centred support, we help people build confidence, develop life skills and take part in their communities.

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<p><em><span><em><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">Guys,</span></span></em></span></em></p> <p><em><span><em><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></em></span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><em><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">We need your help!</span></em></em></p> <p><em><em> </em></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><em><em><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">Rochelle and I are taking part in the charity Elite Cycle Challenge from Mizen Head to Malin Head in aid of Mainstay DRP in July.</span></em></em></p> <p><em><em> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">35 people from around Ireland are taking part in the cycle to raise money for the construction of a major new purpose built development in Downpatrick, Co. Down.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">The charity provides residential care, respite care, supported housing, day care and vocational care for both people with Autism and other Learning Difficulties and for their families.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">The charity needs to raise in excess of &pound;1 million to pay for the construction of its new complex. My employer, Amey Consulting, have agreed to match fund every penny we raise &ndash; so your money will go twice as far! So dig deep and give to this very worthy charity!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><strong>Elite Cycle Challenge</strong>&nbsp;8th&nbsp;&ndash; 13th&nbsp;July 2011</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">A journey from Mizen Head, County Cork to Malin Head, County Donegal has become a favourite journey for enthusiastic cyclists and walkers from across the world.&nbsp; As the crow flies, the two points are 289 miles apart, however, our route will take us along 430 miles of Ireland&rsquo;s most picturesque roads and through some of the most beautiful towns, villages and areas of outstanding beauty.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">For more info ab</span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">out the charity please visit their website:&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><a title="Mainstay DRP" href="http://mainstaydrp.org/index.htm" target="_blank">http://mainstaydrp.org/index.htm</a></span></p> <em><em> <p style="display: inline !important;"><em><em><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black;">Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</span></em></em></p> </em></em> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 9.5pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black;">So please dig deep and donate now!</span></p> </em></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Donation summary

Total
£3,669.00
+ £58.25 Gift Aid
Online
£403.00
Offline
£3,266.00

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