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SimonN
Hello,

Seven up!

Here’s today’s nonsense for you…
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Cheers,
Simon.

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SimonN
Hello,

A couple of weeks ago one of my favourite people should've been celebrating turning 55. That Geoff didn't is down to blood cancer, more specifically Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

On Saturday 24th August I'll be getting back on the bike to cycle most of the coastline of Ireland, solo and unsupported. This is a *very* lumpy 1300 miles: a small matter of 65,000 feet of heavy climbing on questionable surfaces, into inevitable headwinds and no doubt a fair share of rain. The route takes me to the most easterly, southerly, westerly and northerly points of the island.

To complete this in 13 days is a big ask, but it's got to be something big in order to ask for sponsorship, right? You were all so generous in donating to last year's challenge: Cure Leukaemia were really grateful and appreciative. Your money really made a difference.

Screenshot 2024-06-20 at 21.25.56 by nicholl.simon, on Flickr

Why try to fundraise for the same charity again? Three reasons, really...

Last September I met the founder of Cure Leukaemia, Professor Charlie Craddock and some of his team and was amazed by how dedicated and determined they truly are.

Secondly, I was at the Royal Albert Hall for a couple of Teenage Cancer Trust shows in March, and hearing the extraordinary stories of people in remission stuck with me.

Finally, I recently saw a photo of Geoff holding his son Alfie and even though I was in two minds about trying another challenge because I loathe the fundraising aspect so much, I loathe what happened to Geoff a damn sight more so it's really no decision, is it?

So that's the pitch: it'd be terrific if you could spare the cost of a coffee and donate.

[www.justgiving.com]

Thanks to Bjornulf for allowing me to harass you all er, post another appeal: IORRians are amongst the most generous souls around.

Okay then, back to the show!

All the best,

Simon.

2cjpci by nicholl.simon, on Flickr

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Manofwealthandtaste
Fantastic Simon, I have just read through the entire blog. Marvellous effort, well done. There are a couple of stats missing though.......number of pints of Guinness and bags of Taytos consumed as well number of punctures endured!