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The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity. Every day they save lives, through pioneering research, providing vital information to help people reduce their own heart health risks, campaigning for change and supporting and caring for heart patients. Charity Registration No 225971
Julia's House is Dorset's only hospice dedicated to children with life-limiting conditions. The majority of the children we care for are unlikely to live beyond the age of 18. Complementing the work of the Julia's House Community Team, which consists of 70 Nurses and Carers who travel the county, the children's hospice provides life-changing support for families both in their own homes and in the hospice itself. In 2008, the charity provided more than 12,000 hours of care for Dorset's children. Receiving approximately three per cent of our funding from the Government, Julia's House relies on the Dorset community to help raise the remainder of our required income. In 2010, we estimate that it will cost £2.6m to continue to provide our vital services.
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PeteDuncanBeaucroft's fundraising page
Pupils from Beaucroft Foundation School, a special needs school for 150 children aged between 4 and 19 with complex needs are cycling the distance between Lands End and John O’Groats to raise money for Julia’s House and the British Heart Foundation.
Their teacher Duncan Russell is undertaking the actual cycle this summer also to raise money for the two charities, so the pupils are going to replicate the journey using mainly the 4 X-Dream Trixter bike simulators, they had installed last year to aid their individual fitness. Even the staff, including the site manager, office and kitchen staff and of course the teaching and support staff will put feet to the pedals and join in. The younger pupils will use their trikes and scooters as their feet don’t reach the pedals on the bigger bikes!!!
At Beaucroft we are fortunate to receive donations for much needed equipment throughout the year, so we feel that it is only fair that we put in the miles to raise money for other very deserving causes.
The sponsored cycle will take place in the week commencing 27th June and the pupils and staff are hoping to cycle the 1407km over the 5 days.
Our aim is to raise in the region of £4000 which will be split between Julia’s House and the British Heart Foundation.
Hi, I am Duncan and I live in Colehill and also work there too at Beaucroft. I really fancied a challenge like this and want to support the two charities. For Julia's House (a local children's hospice) we are aiming to raise £2000 which will pay for them alll to have a Christmas party together with all their family at the end of this year. Thnk you so much for supporting us. It is really appreciated. big love, duncan xx
and I'm Pete!
My brother and I have been talking of this challenge for a number of years and now it is finally here...and in true Russell fashion, it's by the seat of our pants! Both charities are amazing and will put the very kind donations to great use. Please make this incredible challenge easier (my bum is going to kill!) by donating whatever you can afford. Cheers, Pete xx
Recent donors
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philly £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 08.09.11 go buy something at eryc.co.uk .... I jokes. Love you all.x |
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Jules £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 09.08.11 Well done boys! :) |
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Barbara and Alan £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 04.08.11 Well done, guys! You have proved you are not too old despite the big birthdays! |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 03.08.11 |
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Aunt Nita £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 29.07.11 Good luck, Duncan and Peter, love from Aunt Nita |
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Sue Chesworth £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 29.07.11 Good luck on your epic journey, love Sue (Chesworth) |
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Rosie Bynam £5.00 28.07.11 Well done, I'm sure you'll make it |
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laura £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 27.07.11 Good luck guys!! |
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George, Jon, Mads & Joe xxxx £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 26.07.11 Amazing effort guys, well done!!! xxxxx |
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dave cooper £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 26.07.11 well done on what you've achieved so far. best of luck for the rest |
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O'Hagan Family £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 26.07.11 Hope it's all going to plan; can't imagine how you must be feeling now! Well done to you both xxx |
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Mavis Gray £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 25.07.11 Congratulations! Nearly there. |
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LTon (but not anymore!) £25.00 24.07.11 We are so proud of you. Keep going! The boys loved the picture of you both at Land's End but especially liked the storm trooper! Hope you are not too saddle sore! Lots of love to you both. L,T,J and A. |
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Hazel Nicholls £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 23.07.11 Good Luck Pete & Duncs sure you'll do a cracking job, and just think of the buff bodies you'll develop on the way!! Love Haze x |
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John and Susie £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 22.07.11 Good luck guys, tough challenge and a brilliant cause. |
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Rob & Nic £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 22.07.11 Good luck! And remember, saddle sores are your friends! |
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Judith and Mike Wilson £40.00 (+ £10.00 giftaid) 22.07.11 Hoping all goes well |
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Chris, Lou and Talia £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 22.07.11 Good luck Duncs and Pete! xx |
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Anonymous £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 22.07.11 Ouch ouch ouchy ouch!! Good luck Pete, love Emma & Gregor x |
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Joan & Mouldy £15.00 (+ £3.75 giftaid) 22.07.11 best of luck! Hope your ass doesnt get too sore ;o) xx |
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Mandy Guy £16.00 (+ £4.00 giftaid) 21.07.11 Good luck Duncan and bro |
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Lewis and Clare £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 20.07.11 Good luck guys. Ride safe. |
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Richard & Anna £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 19.07.11 Good luck Pete and to the rest of you |
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Stockers, Simon & Sunny £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 19.07.11 Good luck dude x x |
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Dan Basley £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 19.07.11 Best of Luck |
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Pa & Ma Teags £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 19.07.11 We have trouble cycling 5 miles!!!!! |
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gill £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 18.07.11 hope it goes well |
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anne £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 18.07.11 good luck boys |
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margaret £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 18.07.11 Well done. I'll be thinking of you! |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 17.07.11 Good Luck. From Samantha's Nanny |
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The Le Chew Parrissimmos £25.00 (+ £6.25 giftaid) 15.07.11 Good luck Dunks - nice to finally put that big leathery backside to good use. Be thinking of you. |
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Betty & Michael £21.00 (+ £5.25 giftaid) 05.07.11 1.5p/km! Mind the midges |
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Sam, Chris, Danny and Anna x £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 05.07.11 Good luck Duncan. We'll be thinking of you! |
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Barbara and Geoffrey Bentley £30.00 (+ £7.50 giftaid) 29.06.11 We wish the boys well! |
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Wendy, Julian and Samantha £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 28.06.11 |
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Tom Rolf £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 27.06.11 |
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Hilary and Jeremy £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 24.06.11 Good luck chaps! Lots of love, Hilary and Jeremy |
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Jenny and Steve Jones £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 23.06.11 Good Luck! Hope the sun shines! |
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Bill Wilsdon £10.00 (+ £2.50 giftaid) 16.06.11 Good luck guys. Proud of you. |
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Clifford and Marion £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 16.06.11 Don't forget the puncture repair outfit that way you may avoid needing one! Happy pedalling. |
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Dan and Helen Curry £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.06.11 good luck guys |
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The Clark Family £5.00 (+ £1.25 giftaid) 10.06.11 Good Luck!! Enjoy!!!!!! |
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Ellie Fox-Kirk (Curry) £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 10.06.11 Good luck guys! Rather you than me... |
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Annette Ratcliffe £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 10.06.11 **** luck |
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Anonymous £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 03.06.11 All the best for your epic journey! Love, Uncle G & Aunty V |
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AJ Teager £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 25.05.11 A pound per day... |
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Mum £50.00 (+ £12.50 giftaid) 24.05.11 I know 2011 is a special birthday year for each of us. I'm really proud of your fundraising plans and delighted that Beaucroft is taking part. I'll be rooting for you all the way. Well done and good luck, love from Mum |
