Nicola Gent

Nicky's London to Paris page

Fundraising for Alder Hey Children's Charity
£2,896
raised of £2,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
London to Paris, 3 February 2013
We raise funds for equipment and services to ensure Alder Hey remains world class.

Story

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In June I will be cycling 299 miles from London to Paris with a group of friends. I decided to do this a few months ago as it's a great opportunity to raise money for charity, and it's a massive personal challenge for me. Six months ago I wasn't a cyclist, and I couldn't manage to ride more than a few miles... 3.2 miles to be exact. I took a 'test-ride' on a £99 bike bought at a toyshop 10 years previous, and had to keep turning left as I couldn't take my hands off the handle bars to turn right! Thankfully now I have a bike that should actually get me to Paris, I can signal both left and right, and I can manage more than 3.2 miles without my legs feeling like jelly. I've come a long way!

But why Alder Hey? To be honest it was my gorgeous niece Erin who decided that for me. Erin has cerebral palsy, and has had two major operations on her legs at Alder Hey Children's Hospital to assist with her walking. I explained what I was doing and straight away she said I should raise money for Alder Hey "because they help lots of children who have different illnesses". And she's right!

Alder Hey is one of Europe's busiest children's hospitals and provides care to over 250,000 children every year. I've seen firsthand the care they provide, and they really do make a difference to children's lives.

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About the charity

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises funds towards the pioneering work at Alder Hey. Your support ensures the 330,000 children we see each year will have access to the best facilities and equipment, and that the benefits of our innovating work are felt by families throughout the world #JoinUsJoinIn

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,895.75
+ £453.97 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,895.75
Offline donations
£0.00

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