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Each year, many thousands of men, women and children become disabled due to an accident or illness. Many more are born with a disability which means they need to use a wheelchair. WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, provides opportunities, facilities and equipment which enable disabled people to play sport and lead healthy active lives.
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John O'Groats to Lands End
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The plan is to cycle from John O'Groats to Lands End in nine days, which is an average of 114 miles per day. This involves a few 'undulations'. Both riders are old guys of around 60, so this is quite a big challenge. It would help to have the added incentive of knowing that meeting our target will make a difference to at least two wheelchair-bound people. Wheel Power supports all disabled people who are confined to a wheelchair and, among other things, provides specialist sports wheelchairs. Wheel Power helps a wide range of disabled people (children, trauma victims, etc) to become more active. This improves their physical health and potentially has a major impact on psychological and social functioning. Importantly, this is not just about supporting elite disabled athletes, it is mainly about supporting ordinary people to achieve their potential and enrich the quality of their lives.
Richard & David
Recent donors
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David Shaw £60.00 13.07.10 Many thanks to Sanj, Jinny, Jane, Christine and Pete for their support - much appreciated! |
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David Shaw £20.00 13.07.10 Many thanks to the one and only Pat for (eventually) supporting me in this! |
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Caroline Dandeker £20.00 05.07.10 Well done David!! Very inspiring and an amazing achievment. Good luck in your future endeavours and thank you for everything in this past year. |
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Vanessa Pfeiffer £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 02.07.10 Apologies for my delayed donation to your bike challenge. Hope you had a great ride! |
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David Shaw £106.50 30.06.10 Many thanks to my friends Adeline, Dympna and Kathy at NUI Galway for their generous support. |
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Sue West £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 25.06.10 David, what a great achievement, well done! |
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stephen fox £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 25.06.10 Well done - a fantastic achievement ! |
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David Shaw £10.00 24.06.10 Many thanks to Aqua for her generous donation. This contribution probably represents several tins of premium dog food, so much appreciated Aqua! |
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David Shaw £25.00 23.06.10 Many thanks to Rochelle for supporting us. Hope the rest of the course goes well! |
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David Shaw £30.00 23.06.10 Many thanks to Bob and Pam Parathian for their generous support. |
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Dave and Lizzie £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 23.06.10 We think you should take it easy now. |
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Rebecca Siddall £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 14.06.10 Second day in...keep pushing those pedals!! I hope it's going well for you both. You'll be missed at uni next year David :o) |
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Anonymous £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 12.06.10 Thinking of you setting off today! Good luck for today and the next 8 days of hard cycling. May the weather and the roads be kind to you. |
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Belinda Andrews £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 10.06.10 Lots of luck to you both, see you at the finish line Dad x |
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Andy and Tracy Cook £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 10.06.10 Have fun and best wishes for the journey - should be a doddle after all those 6 30 am training sessions! |
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Myriam Douglas £5.00 (+ £1.41 giftaid) 09.06.10 Bravo, David. Bon courage |
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David Shaw £7.00 08.06.10 Many thanks to Paul Gulley, who was apparently persuaded to empty his pockets after church on Sunday. Your donation is much appreciated. |
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Colin Andrews £110.00 (+ £31.03 giftaid) 07.06.10 Richard,best of luck,keep safe.I am sure Mum would have been proud. Colin |
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Barbara and Pete £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 07.06.10 All the very best for your trip. Take care and have a safe trip. |
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Simon & Vicky £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 07.06.10 Good luck! Hope you don't get saddle sores! x |
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David Shaw £30.00 05.06.10 Many thanks to Jim and Barbara Stanbridge for their support. |
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David Shaw £10.00 04.06.10 Many thanks to Melanie Parris for supporting us. |
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David Shaw £15.00 04.06.10 Many thanks to Keelin Howard for her generous donation. |
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Richard and Sue Shaw £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 29.05.10 Good luck to you both. Great cause. |
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Rachel Stafford £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 27.05.10 Good Luck Boys - I thought I would just get you through the £1000 mark. |
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David Shaw £33.00 23.05.10 Many thanks to the Applied Social Science Research Group for their support. |
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Anonymous £1.00 (+ £0.28 giftaid) 22.05.10 |
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Carole Porch £30.00 19.05.10 Many thanks to Carole Porch for her generous support. |
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Ann Van D £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 18.05.10 Time to invest in a decent pair of knee pads? Good luck! |
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Mo Westcott £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 17.05.10 Good luck to you both. I know you will do it. Be safe and enjoy the ride. |
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Anonymous £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 17.05.10 Sorry about the icy dog with the one bollock, but things can only get better. |
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Howard £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 15.05.10 Great effort for a worthy cause.! |
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Christina Malone £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 13.05.10 David, best of luck with this challenge, will look forward to hearing about it...! |
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Jacki £10.00 07.05.10 Good luck, hope it all goes well and you finish it in one piece (and still breathing!) |
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Gina Wildsmith £10.00 06.05.10 Woo go David! Great charity, much luck, take care & try to enjoy it... |
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Joanne Bown £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 05.05.10 hi david, how are you, we miss you loads at uni! Lots of luck in raising money for this wonderful charity. Take care - With love from Jo. |
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Sardinia Ma £10.00 05.05.10 Many thanks for your donation Sardinia. David |
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Wendy Snowdon £10.00 05.05.10 Many thanks for your donation Wendy. David |
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Jill Pye £30.00 (+ £8.46 giftaid) 05.05.10 Good luck, Just make sure you enjoy the freewheeling downhill 'cos it invariably means there's a bit of peddling to be done afterwards! keep safe and let me know how you get on. |
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Dionne Matthew Bucks University £10.00 (+ £2.82 giftaid) 05.05.10 Good luck gents! |
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Patsy £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 02.05.10 Two men and a lot of determination. Best of luck and my thought will be with you all the way. |
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Roland Pfeiffer £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 02.05.10 100 miles a day for 10 days is a worthily ambitious goal. Best of luck, David! |
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Laura Young £20.00 02.05.10 Wishing you the very best of luck !!! |
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Anonymous £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 01.05.10 Good luck in your endeavour and keep us posted on your progress. |
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John and Joan Greening £50.00 (+ £14.10 giftaid) 01.05.10 Good luck David. We know you can do it! |
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Adrian & Deryth £25.00 (+ £7.05 giftaid) 30.04.10 Good luck guys!! As, what I thought was a keen cyclist, I dont know how you do it. |
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Charles Young £75.00 30.04.10 Awesome! |
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Linda Speck £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 30.04.10 All the best, David; I'm sure you'll succeed in reaching Land's End! |
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Adrian £100.00 (+ £28.21 giftaid) 30.04.10 Good luck Dad - your exploits are putting me to shame again! |
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Marius C. £20.00 (+ £5.64 giftaid) 30.04.10 Good luck and go 4 it! |
