Lowdhams Long Way Round

Lowdham Leisure is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support
“Chris Gage's fundraising”

on 25 June 2010

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Lowdhams' Long Way Round Charity Cycle Challenge
8th/9th August 2010

10.08.10 WE DID IT !  MORE PICS UP NOW. FANTASTIC EFFORT BY EVERYONE. READERS, HAVE NO DOUBT THIS WAS A VERY CHALLENGING TEST AND THE TEAMS GAVE EVERY BIT THEY HAD, INCLUDING THE DRIVERS, WHO DID A SUPERB JOB LOOKING AFTER EVERYONE. IF YOU HAVEN'T DONATED YET, COME ON, SPARE A FEW QUID FOR MACMILLAN !!


An employees' conversation over coffee about getting in shape for a good cause got a few people excited and here's the result - a 120 mile cycle ride following a
challenging route around the western edge of the Peak District between Lowdhams' Gunthorpe and Huddersfield branches, taking in Nottingham, Derby, Ashbourne, Buxton, Glossop and Holmfirth.  Two teams (one at each branch) will leave at exactly the same time and meet at the overnight stop near Buxton, before continuing on to the other teams' branch the next day.   None of the riders are serious cyclists and they will need to commit to training in order to complete the challenge within the timescale set.
 
This ride is being supported by Lowdhams, who are providing use of two motorhomes for accomodation and backup. In addition, Partner Steve Sharpe is riding in the Nottingham team.

Almost everyone's life is touched at some point either directly or indirectly, by cancer. A friend, colleague, loved one or even yourself may have been affected. Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. It provides practical, medical and financial support to sufferers and campaigns for better cancer care.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’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’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

We're aiming to raise a minimum of £3,000, so please pledge a donation and badger your customers, suppliers and contacts to support us!  You can donate here or at either depot, but please support our efforts and Donate Today !

Update 03/08/2010:
* Online donations are now over £1,000 including GiftAid;
* In-Branch pledges and collection boxes estimated in excess of £500;
* Maxview have kindly sponsored our cycle jerseys.
*Isabella Awnings are donating £100 for us to wear their logo stickers on our cycle helmets.

The riders are training hard, even Mr Sharpe is on his bike before 6 in the morning!

We're Going For It, are you?  Please, Donate Today !


Update 04.08.2010:
* Online donations now exceed £1200
*Offline pledges and donations estimated at £1100 so far
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Keep Going, We're Getting There !

Update 06.08.2010:
* Fantastic level of support and donations continue;
* Everyone excited and raring to go;
* Strange lists of 'comfort' items being made for the event

Give a little to Macmillan and help us beat our target !

Thanks from:

Steve Sharpe
Claire Wong (Swann)
Charlie Sharpe
Mark Mellors
Roger Hardy
Ben Parkin
Michael Smith
Dave Bradford
Chris Gage


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Macmillan Cancer Support

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At Macmillan, we will move mountains to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can. We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk

Donation summary

Total
£4,000.00
+ £379.36 Gift Aid
Online
£2,128.00
Offline
£1,872.00

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