David Gillard

DCH Chemotherapy Appeal

Fundraising for Dorset County Hospital Charity
£5,396
raised of £953 target
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In memory of Phil Riley
The DCH Chemotherapy Appeal will fund a 'Gold Standard' refurbishment of Dorset County Hospital's Chemotherapy Unit.

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In September 2020 I will be cycling from John O'Groats to Landsend. I'm doing this in memory of my friend Phil Riley who lost his battle with cancer in July 2019.  The money I raise will go to the DCH Chemotherapy Appeal. 

The itinerary for my JoGLE Ride is :

Day 1 Thursday 3th September - John O'Groats to Dingwall, 97.67 miles
Day 2 Friday 4th September - Dingwall to Fort William, 89.20 miles
Day 3 Saturday 5th September - Fort William to Balloch, 88.24 miles
Day 4 Sunday 6thh September - Balloch to Ecclefechan, 100.47
Day 5 Monday 7th September - Ecchlefechan to Carnforth, 88.58
Day 6 Tuesday 8th September - Carnforth to Whitchurch, 112.05 miles
Day 7 Wednesday 9th September - Whitchurch to Coleford, 105.21 Miles
Day 8 Thursday 10th September - Coleford to Yeovil, 91.63 Miles
Day 9 Friday 11th September - Yeovl to Braunton, 90.48 Miles
Day 10 Saturday 12th September - Braunton to Newquay, 96.74 Miles
Day 11 Sunday 13th September - Newquay to Lands End, 57.61 miles

My route will see me cover 1018 miles in total

What will the Chemotherapy Appeal provide ?. The best possible environment for patient care. Improved experience for all patients. Flexible treatment areas. Additional recovery rooms. Space for family and friends to accompany patients during treatment. Future capacity to meet patient demands. Highest quality of treatment facilities. Who will benefit ?. All Chemotherapy and Haematology patients treated at Dorset County Hospital

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About the campaign

The DCH Chemotherapy Appeal will fund a 'Gold Standard' refurbishment of Dorset County Hospital's Chemotherapy Unit.

About the charity

DCH Charity raises funds to enhance patient care at Dorset County Hospital providing support that is above and beyond the NHS budget. Your generous support makes a positive difference and touches the lives of our community.

Donation summary

Total raised
£5,395.97
+ £959.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£5,395.97
Offline donations
£0.00

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