O/T: IORRian cycling Seattle to San Diego to raise funds for blood cancer & Veterans' charities...needs help!
Hello,
It's almost that silly season again (no, I don't mean The Stones out on tour) when I attempt a fairly ill-advised cycling challenge in the hope of raising money for a deserving cause or two. Last year's 30 day trek from Seattle to Miami raised over £7500...a lot of which was down to IORRians. BIG thank you!
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This year I'm cycling solo and unsupported from Seattle to San Diego, starting on September 10th and covering 1700 miles in 16 days, all being well/the stars aligning! That means a daily average of 115 miles with almost 6000' of climbing, carrying 15kgs of my own gear. 'Pound-for-pound', this is worse than last year...in my language that equals 'ouch!'.
I want to raise funds to help two causes, and the change for this year is that any donations will be automatically split 50/50 between these two wonderful charities...
- 'Bloodwise' is the new name for what used to be the 'Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research', the UK's specialist blood cancer charity. Since 1960 these guys have been going after all 137 types of blood cancers and helping people affected by the disease. They fund world-class research; provide practical and emotional support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
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- The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community: serving men and women, veterans, and their families.
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If you can spare the price of a glass of wine, a decent coffee or a pint (or even better, all three!) then please click on the link below...
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uk.virginmoneygiving.com]
Thanks for indulging me with this: BV has kindly allowed this O/T...I hope that it doesn't annoy or upset any IORRians: you really are a very generous bunch!
I'm keeping a blog as usual: to be read only if you've *really* nothing better to do!
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All the best and thanks a bundle...enjoy the tour!
Simon.
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Edited 5 time(s). Last edit at 2017-08-19 22:58 by SimonN.