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Make-A-Wish Foundation UK grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. The charity was founded in the UK in 1986 and since then we have granted over 5,500 magical wishes to children and young people aged between three and seventeen years old. There are over 20,000 children in the UK living with a life-threatening illness and we believe that every one of them deserves to experience the magic of a Make-A-Wish wish. Anyone can refer a child to us. This year, around 1,000 children will turn to Make-A-Wish to have their special wish granted. Our wishes are truly magical. A small and dedicated team of professional wishgranters works alongside hundreds of volunteers to turn our children’s wishes into reality. Whether a wish is to be a princess or a train driver for the day, own the latest TV or computer equipment, meet a favourite celebrity or just enjoy some special time away from home with their family, a wish come true brings so much to a child’s life and provides memories that last a lifetime for the whole family. Make-A-Wish needs to raise over £5 million per year in order to continue granting these magical wishes. We receive no government funding or lottery grants, relying on the generous donations of the public - and that’s why, for our charity, every donation really counts.
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ARM Directors in London - Paris Charity Cycle
This is the fundraising page for Mike Gawthorne & Paul Martin who are undertaking the brave & some would say idiotic challenge of cycling 300 miles in 4 days in June for Make A Wish Foundation. And to make sure that every single penny raised goes to the charity Paul and Mike will be paying for all the costs incurred for the ride.
Itinerary
Day 1: London to Calais
Our challenge begins bright and early from Crystal Palace heading south on route to the coast. Our long journey today takes us through rural Kent- the garden of England. Our path winds though traditional British countryside, along the North Downs Way before we reach the white cliffs of Dover. The ferry takes us across to Calais and our first nights resting place. 95 miles (approx)
Day 2: Calais to Abbeville
La belle France! Stunning picturesque countryside awaits us in northern France as we travel south through some beautiful quaint villages. Cycle through Desvres, a market town known for its ceramics and continue with the windy roads along the valley of the Canche River. 75 miles (approx)
Day 3: Abbeville to Beauvais
Our route this morning follows the river Somme out of Abbeville. We finish the day in Beauvais. 70 miles (approx)
Day 4: Beauvais to Paris
Our final day of cycling and the big push to Paris, our final destination. 60 miles (approx)
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Recent donors
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Nick Butcher £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 05.07.12 Well done all. That's a serious achievement especially for those less than used to the rigours of massive distances on skinny saddles ;-) |
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Stuart McVey £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 25.06.12 Well done, a great achievement. |
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Peter Bath £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 22.06.12 Well done guys!! |
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shaun magill £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 22.06.12 well done chaps, I knew you could do it! never in doubt. |
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Shirley Lewis £10.00 21.06.12 Well done Paul - such a wonderful organisation all your efforts will make such a difference from the Lewis family x |
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Stu Crawford £40.00 (+ £10.00 giftaid) 20.06.12 Mike & Paul, What a fantastic effort - look forward to hearing all about it......can you sit down yet? |
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Donna £5.00 19.06.12 |
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Jonathan Young £10.00 19.06.12 Well done chaps, a great achievement. JY |
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Sheryl and Mark Angus £40.00 (+ £10.00 giftaid) 18.06.12 Well done to you all and especially to our friend, Mr Martin! |
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Rob Stitch £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 13.06.12 Well done Mike, I'm sure it was worth the soaking and the aching! |
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Helen Charij £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 13.06.12 Sorry for the late donation but Very Well Done |
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Helen Charij £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 13.06.12 Sorry for the late donataion but I do wish to say a Very Well Done |
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Amina £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 13.06.12 Well done to all the team! |
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Pete Earles £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 12.06.12 Well done Chaps! Amazing achievement! :o) |
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Malcolm Turner £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 12.06.12 Well done guys |
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Sultan Mahmud £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 11.06.12 Well done chaps, great work |
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The Sheltons £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 11.06.12 Brilliant Effort |
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Jo and Rob Webb £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 11.06.12 Did you make it?! |
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The team at eploy £150.00 11.06.12 Well done guys, fantastic achievement. |
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Simon Tier £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 09.06.12 Well done mate, sure we can't tempt you with LeJog next? ;-) |
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Debby Lloyd £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 08.06.12 Keep going guys! thinking of you! |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 08.06.12 |
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Ben, Les, Eve & James £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 07.06.12 Keep Going! |
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Katherine & Geoff Flower £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 07.06.12 Fantastic challenge for a fantastic cause, Good Luck! |
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Matt G £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 07.06.12 300 miles on a bike? Sounds like a pain in the ar5e to me! Well done fellas. |
