Charity
Families for Children (FFC) is a registered and approved voluntary adoption agency and Charitable Trust. We operate across Devon, Dorset and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, placing children from all over the UK. The main focus of our work is to find parents for children needing new adoptive families. Families for Children is committed to providing adoption support to children and families. This support is available when, and for as long as, it is needed. This work is the main focus of our fundraising activities.
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End 2 End in 10
ABOUT THE EVENT
On the 16th of August 2010, I will be part of a team of 10 local cyclists who will embark on what many consider to be the ultimate cycling challenge within the U.K.
Pedalling an average of 105 miles per day, we will travel the entire length of the U.K mainland starting in John O’Groats, Scotland and finishing at Lands End in Cornwall, England.
Just to add to the challenge we will attempt to complete this ride in 10 days.
The ride will see the team take in some of the U.K’s most stunning countryside including Loch Ness, Fort William, Ben Nevis, Lock Lomond, The Lake District, Cheddar Gorge and the rugged but beautiful Cornish coastline.
Find out more about the event at www.End2Endin10.com
ABOUT ME
For a number of years I’ve supported Dad, Paul Jewels, in fundraising activities. I have always enjoyed these experiences which have, among other things, allowed me to meet many top rugby players and sports personalities. This has whet my appetite for fundraising particularly for disadvantaged children.
My experience has given me the enthusiasm and motivation for fundraising. I therefore decided that it was time to raise money for Families For Children. This charity holds special meaning for me as my twin sister Sarah and I were adopted at the age of 6 by Mum and Dad, Paul and Sandra in North Devon. The link for the adoption was of course Families For Children.
By taking part in the End 2 End in 10 challenge, I hope to raise awareness for the Families For Children Trust so that other kids can have similar opportunities to find a forever Mum and Dad and have a real family as Sarah and I have. There is never a shortage of hugs in the Jewels house!!
I am determined to meet this challenge together with the oldies from Barnstaple who always have a word of encouragement for me.
I hope you can sponsor me for this exciting challenge so that other kids can have a similar opportunity of being loved in a real family.
Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to charities. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this. I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.
Recent donors
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Julie & Lyn £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 17.11.10 A very worthwhile charity, and it's heartwarming that you're putting something back in this way. |
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Nigel Price £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 05.11.10 Hope you enjoyed the ride as much as I did in May going in the opposite direction! |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 30.10.10 |
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Pauline Le Page £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 26.10.10 Good luck, shame you can't get across the water to the Isle of Wight! I wish you every success! Pauline Le Page |
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Barry Jones £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 22.09.10 Sorry it is late - just found the email - was in France at the time |
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Angela Lovell £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 13.09.10 Congratulations and for a wonderful charity. |
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no £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 02.09.10 no |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 27.08.10 |
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Sylvia Bugler £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 26.08.10 Congratulations to you all - magnificent result. |
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Mr Sylvester £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 26.08.10 Well done chaps |
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Simon Forman, Stags £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 26.08.10 Well done Adam |
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Tim, Sandie & Josh £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 25.08.10 well done Adam - we are all proud of you |
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Marianne & Jonathan Bassett £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 23.08.10 Best wishes and keep going |
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The Priday Family £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 23.08.10 Good on you Adam, you are so lucky to have found the two most amazing parents. We are thinking of you and are so pleased that you have already beaten your fundraising target - fantastic! |
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Mad Dog Henderson £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 22.08.10 Been a blast riding with Adam & the guys over the last 7 days. Wet and wild at times but loving every minute. Can't believe how much Adam has improved as a cyclist. Shows how dedicated to his training he's been.Well done mate! 3 days to go now! |
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Jim & Gail Evans £10.00 22.08.10 Well done so far Adam and good luck for the remainder and to the "old" man when he joins you |
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Sam Hailey £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 22.08.10 |
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The Birt family £10.00 17.08.10 Good luck on your epic journey! Sounds like a great challenge for a worthwhile cause. |
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Tice £20.00 16.08.10 You do not know us but you kindly helped with a survey for our prospective purchase - we do wish you luck and success in this worthy cause. |
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ian £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 15.08.10 hi adam , have a good ride and i'll see you for dinner |
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PETER SMITH £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 14.08.10 GOOD LUCK & WELLDONE |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 13.08.10 |
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Jim Hunt £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 13.08.10 Best Wishes to Andy and the lads, will be watching with interest. |
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Janet and Jonathan Collier £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 10.08.10 Good cycling |
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Patrick May £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 09.08.10 Adam, Best of luck and well done for your commitment. Patrick May |
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Steve & Yvonne Roach £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 09.08.10 Good Luck Adam...when the going gets tough just think of Lance Armstrong. www.kensingtons.com |
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Ewan £105.00 (+ £29.62 giftaid) 09.08.10 Good luck, have a great ride and see you all on the last day. |
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Benie £105.00 (+ £29.62 giftaid) 09.08.10 Have an amazing ride Adam! Show that bike what it was built to do ;) |
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Ian & Zena Mills £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 04.08.10 Good luck Adam. We'll be thinking of you. |
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Dave & Jacquie Mirow, Lynton £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 31.07.10 well done Adam. |
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Anonymous £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 28.07.10 Very proud of you Lots of love MUM |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 23.07.10 |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 21.07.10 |
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Steve & Lynne Hobbs £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 19.07.10 Good effort! |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 18.07.10 Good luck Adam, from Ava and family. |
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Greg & Jenny Hunt £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 15.07.10 Good luck Adam. Anything to help with adoption |
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John White £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 14.07.10 Good luck, and enjoy yourself! |
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Kelvin reed £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 14.07.10 Best of luck Adam...no doubt dad will be tagging along as support. Kelvin + Mike Reed www.reedesign.biz |
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Adrian Stubbs £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 13.07.10 Very best of luck and hope the weather stays kind to you |
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Trish Evans £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 10.07.10 Good luck |
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John Hedges £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 08.07.10 Hi Adam...we've never met but I know your dad and you are doing a wonderful (if a bit painful !!) thing...GO FOR IT :-) |
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Malcolm Herring £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 05.07.10 Well done Adam - such a worthy cause. Best of luck from all your Dad's friends at Blue Hayes in St Ives - see you at Land's End! |
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Sam Richards £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 28.06.10 Good luck Adam (and the rest of the crew). Sam at Juice. |
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Ian Dunbar £20.00 28.06.10 |
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Louis Gibbings £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 28.06.10 |
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Rachel, Kevin & Harry £10.00 28.06.10 Good luck Adam - we are so proud of you and will be watching your progress with interest. |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 27.06.10 Good Luck Adam. From 'A Landkey Walker' |
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Ian McKellar £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 26.06.10 Show the old ones how to do it Adam! |
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Colin Dart £116.00 (+ £32.72 giftaid) 28.05.10 Many thanks to everyone at NDDH for their generosity and passion for handbags!!! |
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Julie and Stuart £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 09.05.10 Good luck Adam we will be thinking of you and your Dad! |
