Justin Henderson

Big Battlefield Bike Ride 2017-Justin Henderson

Fundraising for Help for Heroes
£11,320
raised of £11,500 target
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Event: Big Battlefield Bike Ride 2017, from 10 September 2017 to 16 September 2017
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We help veterans and their families to live the life they deserve after service

Story

I am a 41year old Army veteran from York, I loved my job in the Royal Logistics Corps as
a Postal Courier, in 2012 I was devastated when a freak accident while
stationed in Germany left me with a broken back and in a wheelchair with limited mobility. But I refused to give up and it didn't stop me, I fractured my L5 vertebra and it's been replaced with a prosthetic lower spine. As I am unable to ride a normal road bike I will be taking part using a Recumbent trike and this will be my third bike ride for Help For Heroes.

In June
this year I took part in the Big Battlefield Bike Ride from Verdun to Ypres, which
involved cycling over 350 miles over 5 days.

“After taking part in my first BBBR I loved it that much  I am taking part in next year’s BBBR Hero Ride event Going from Lille to Arnhem 350 miles in 5 days. But When I look back to getting my injury I never thought I’d be on a bike”, Never mind taking part in my third cycling challenge.

I would like to say thank you for taking the time to have a look at my page. With your donation no matter how big or small it will make a difference not only to men and women still serving but to veterans as well just like it helped me.  

My Route

Monday 11th September : Cycle out of Lille heading towards Brussels, Belgium.

Tuesday 12th September: Ride east through flat farmland, to the historic town of Hasselt.

Wednesday 13th September: Continue our ride north, cycling to Eindhoven in The Netherlands.

Thursday 14th September : Push onwards, along Operation Market Garden’s route, ending in Nijmegen.

Friday 15th September: A shorter day in the saddle which ends in Arnhem ready to celebrate the teams’ collective
achievements that evening.

I would like to thank: MOTO Wetherby & Nuwave Display Catterick www.nuwavedisplay.com 

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Help for Heroes

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RCN 1120920 (England & Wales) and SC044984 (Scotland)
Veterans & their families face their toughest battles yet. Painful injuries. Mental trauma. Disability. Isolation. Our life-changing services support them. From physical & mental health care, to help with welfare & medical needs. Your fundraising ensures they get this specialist support for life.

Donation summary

Total raised
£11,319.51
+ £118.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£558.51
Offline donations
£10,761.00

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