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The Magnificent Seven

Ian Howells is raising money for Asthma + Lung UK

Participants: Ian Howells, David Jeal, Paul Sharma, David Hall, Neil Harries, David Bell, Ewan Fyfe

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London to Paris Bike Ride · 15 June 2011

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At Asthma + Lung UK, our vision is for a world where everyone has healthy lungs. From research and campaigning to advice and support, as the UK’s lung charity we’re on a mission to change the way that lung health is perceived. Because breath is life - and that’s worth fighting for.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello and <strong>thank you&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>for taking the time to visit and read my JustGiving page.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">In honour of a close friend who&nbsp;was &nbsp;recently lost to&nbsp;a Lung condition,&nbsp;we will be undertaking the challenge of cycling from London to Paris over four days, to raise money for the Lung Foundation.&nbsp; The route spans a distance of 340 miles (500 KM)</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">Breathing is the most natural, effortless thing that we do. We do it subconsciously, until we do something that requires a strenuous effort, for example, running or going to the gym, or playing a game of&nbsp;Tennis, Rugby or the like when you find yourself breathless and struggling to capture the oxygen you need.&nbsp; Imagine what it would feel like if every day, every breath required the same effort, regardless of activity&nbsp;and even then you might not capture the oxygen your body needs, which means&nbsp;you are are attached to an oxygen tank. Imagine the effect that would have on you and your family. &nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lung disease comes in many shapes and forms, ranging from conditions&nbsp;which, through the right medication can be managed, &nbsp;through to conditions which require a Lung Transplant to prevent death, provide the sufferer with relief from the symptoms and enable them to live a life that many of us take for granted. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nothing comes more naturally, than breathing, until that is,&nbsp; you can't.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">Any help you give, small or large, even if it is encouragement to&nbsp;us as we move towards being&nbsp;lean mean cycling machines, is greatly appreciated and perhaps, more importantly, will make a difference.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Thank you </strong>again for your time and support.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ian, David J, Paul, Neil, David H, David B&nbsp;and Ewan</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">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></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: &quot;Vodafone Rg&quot;;"><span style="font-size: small;">So please dig deep and donate now.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Donation summary

Total
£20,249.00
+ £1,363.68 Gift Aid
Online
£8,389.00
Offline
£11,860.00

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