The Legendary Grand Tour

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Once again over the August Bank Holiday weekend North Devon is going to be invaded with hundreds of Minis and hordes of motorbikes as the 14th Legendary Grand Tour takes place raising money for the Children's Hospice South West. For the first time, this year, I'll be taking part in my new MINI Cooper, and acting as an event marshal.

During the weekend the Minis, with the help of the motorbike marshals, will be visiting Northam Burrows, Bideford, Westward Ho! Hartland Quay, Chappleton Barton Vintage Steam Rally, The Valley of the Rocks, Lee Abbey and IIfracombe. The two and a bit day event is now one of the top Mini events in the country and a major fund raiser for the Children’s Hospice South West.

Over the years the Minis and the motorbikes have become part of the family of the Children’s Hospice and the highlight of the weekend is a drive through visit to Little Bridge House, which is so full of life - the special children, their brothers and sisters and their Mums and Dads, their carers, the cooks and everyone else is there to greet the Minis.

The cheering and the flag waving from everyone in the grounds is a picture that will remain with the participants forever. All of the families at Little Bridge House have asked to be there that weekend because of the Minis.

It's a side of the Hospice that few people ever get to see with so many smiles, a lot of laughter, joy, happiness and excitement. Through the tears, all the participants see is a lot of people having fun.

Sometimes it is hard to remember that Little Bridge House is still a place where get well cards do not work and no matter how many hugs you give the special children, you can never kiss them better and all the magic in the world cannot change their diagnosis.

The Mini owners and the motorbike marshals who do the Legendary Grand Tour really do feel humble and privileged because for a short time they have been part of the children’s life’s and in that short time they made them smile and laugh and that is worth more money than they could ever raise and last year they raised over £44,000.

Donating through JustGiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children's Hospice South West gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!  Thank you again.

Small Cars, Big Hearts
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