Charity
The Bishop Simeon Trust, established in the UK in 1989, exists to support through education and development projects those most disadvantaged South Africans who still suffer from the inequalities and injustices of apartheid and its legacy, or who are most severely affected by the HIV/AIDS. The charity supports a large amount of HIV/AIDS community projects in South Africa where the pandemic has reached extraordinary proportions. As the number of infected people grows and the illness spreads, the number of people left in its wake also increases. Part of the work of eradicating HIV/AIDS therefore involves providing support, care and education for those affected in order to minimise their vulnerability to the illness.
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The Race Against Time 2010
Hi, thanks for visiting my page.
UPDATE 21/05/10
Today, thanks to the amazing generosity of my friends, I passed the £2000 fundraising target for the 2010 TRAT ride, which is fantastic news.
Thank you so much to those who have parted with some of their hard-earned cash. There's still plenty of time to give, of course, if you've been meaning to but haven't quite got around to it.
Don't be embarrassed...I know how it is...
I've uploaded our route onto the Bikemap.net site for anyone interested in knowing exactly where we'll be during those fateful six days.
Original message
I'd be hugely grateful if you could dig as deep as you can to support me in this year's Race Against Time, about which you can read more further down this page.
The ride is going to be a massive challenge - way beyond anything I've attempted before - but the fund-raising effort is also very tough. And it's asking a lot from you, my friends and family and any random strangers I've managed to persuade to visit this page. But helping to fight the devastation caused by HIV/AIDS in South Africa is such a worthy cause I'm hoping you'll find it in yourselves to support me - anything you can spare would be greatly appreciated.
One of the more sobering statistics I've seen about the scale of the challenge facing AIDS work in the region is that, during the six days we'll be riding, 35,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa will die of AIDS.
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.
Finally, if you're interested in keeping tabs on my training progress and hearing about how things went after the event, please visit my blog.
Recent donors
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Mary £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 13.08.10 And there I was putting this off for four months thinking it was going to be really complicated to do.....plus ca change. Congrats btw. |
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Nick £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 03.07.10 Well don Martin! |
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John and Rosie £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 25.06.10 Good luck and good cycling... Watch out for those flying insects..they're not very tasty ! |
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Luke1972 £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 25.06.10 Go for it |
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Bob Bunting £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 23.06.10 You're mad. But I hope it goes really well, and the weather stays good. All the best Martin. |
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scaramanga £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 21.06.10 Good luck Mr. Bond |
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Ross £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 21.06.10 What a fantastic adventure. Enjoy! |
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Simon Appleton £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 13.06.10 Oops, bit late! Best of luck... |
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Janet £20.00 09.06.10 Now I believe you'll do it, and do it well! Good luck and have fun ;) |
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Sarah Waterman £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 09.06.10 Martin. What an extraordinary challenge. I know you'll succeed. Sarah x |
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Maggie x £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 23.05.10 Best of luck Martin.... Can't believe I am still sponsoring the little boy next door!!! |
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love always, Q £55.00 (+ £15.51 giftaid) 21.05.10 Party, I am proud of you. As you told me once, imparting wisdom on gears to me: to go slow, keep it low; on the fly, go high'. |
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Christie £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 15.05.10 Go go Martin! |
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Megan £10.00 12.05.10 I rode my bike home from the shop and haven't ridden it since! Good luck |
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Anonymous £250.00 12.05.10 Hi there, Well, here it finally is, just when you needed it most. May it spur you on to keep going when you want to stop. Enjoy the ride. xxxx You know who |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 12.05.10 Your begging letter worked, and I do admire your training regime. |
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Tor £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 11.05.10 Hey you, you better make it worth missing our wedding! Best of luck and much love, tor x |
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Melissa £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 11.05.10 Really Martin, it's a bit of an extreme reaction to a mid-life crisis - you could have hit the dance floor instead...good luck & keep breathing. mel xx |
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David Jamieson £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 11.05.10 Well done old chap...I am very impressed with your 120+ cycle rides. I can remember when the shops and back had you puffing! |
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Tony J £75.00 (+ £21.15 giftaid) 04.05.10 Hey Mr T ............... I think this is a thoroughly good show old boy. Good luck and hope you've got someone to rub lotion into you each evening. Tony (& Andrea) xx |
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Simon J Law £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 03.05.10 respect |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 29.04.10 |
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Anonymous £360.00 19.04.10 Party proceeds |
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M&D £200.00 17.04.10 Great effort, Hoob! Keep groaning! |
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Munchkin £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 15.04.10 Go Hoob!! |
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Jim Caunt £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 12.04.10 |
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PJ £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 12.04.10 Mart I know how hard it is to get a poor old body in shape for a big challenge such as yours but it's a great cause and you're a great pal so here's a little something from us. Pj and Fluff downunder xxxx |
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Leif Kendall £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 09.04.10 Go faster! |
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Heidi Stone £25.00 01.04.10 I'm not envious, but very proud of you. I hope you enjoy it, and it's not all pain! As others have said - just think of that pint waiting at the end! Big love - big sis xxx |
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Tamsin Pete Kieran & Morgan £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 30.03.10 don't get too sore! |
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Simon & Sarah £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 22.03.10 Best of luck, neighbour. Just think how good that pint will taste at the end of day six... |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 17.03.10 |
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silvia montello £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 15.03.10 go Martin, whoop whoop!! |
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Disco Dave £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 09.03.10 Ride like the wind! |
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Benjamin £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 26.02.10 It doesn't really hurt! It's all in the mind! Go for it |
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Tony S £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 25.02.10 From a fellow Enigmatic ;-) Safe riding |
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Rick Mee £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 23.02.10 From a fellow Enigmatic |
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Henrietta Fernandez £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 15.02.10 just think of that lovely pint waiting for you(or maybe not?!) |
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Anonymous £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 05.02.10 Good luck - you foolish foolish man!! |
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Anonymous £20.00 05.02.10 Good luck with it Hoob! Tis an awesome and excellent thing to take on wethinks LOVE Dee & Crispin xx |
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Anne Blondot £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 05.02.10 Now that you've overcome the googlemail-straight-into-junk-mail syndrome, nothing can stop you! good luck Martin The ride is on my birthday so I'll raise a glass to you - thanks for the excuse to drink even more!! Anne |
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Tracey £15.00 (+ £4.23 giftaid) 05.02.10 i don't have many tips for the ride but i would recommend keeping well clear of buses. good luck hoob xxx |
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Neil £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 05.02.10 Good luck mate |
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solange £10.00 05.02.10 good luck, good pestering, carry on that way and everybody will sponsor u... harassment always works.... we also miss marni.... xsol |
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Madge £20.00 01.02.10 Go get 'em Babeeee! |
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Nick Walker £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 20.01.10 Sad git. Must be getting old. |
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Josie £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 13.01.10 Good luck, Martin! |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 09.01.10 Ride baby ride. Remember to use the soft saddle! |
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Silvana £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 09.01.10 Ride like the wind...or like you've got wind...whatever way, propell yourself into prime position..xx |
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Anne A £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 08.01.10 You really are bonkers! Good luck!! |
