Our chosen charity
At Children’s Hospice South West we care for children who have illnesses which mean they will die before reaching adulthood. We provide expert care for them, their parents and well siblings.
This charity cycle ride has been organised with the aim of raising £20,000 through a combination of on-line donations raffles ,sponsorship and events for the new hospice "little harbour" in cornwall.
It will kick off on the 25th of june from lands end and arrive at john o groats 5 days later , then turn around and head back down. 1800 miles in 10 days for the entire cycle with a well earned rest day in the mix , no doubt a lot of aches and pains along the way amongst other sensitive areas!.Look out for the support vehicle and rider as they pass by, give us a wave and a honk.
So please donate whatever you can towards our target. Doesnt matter how large or small as long as you donate,
its all very much appreciated.
Only four weeks before the journey begins , so please anyone with any spare £1,£5, or £10 log on to donate and help swell the coffers towards our target of £20,000 .Stay in touch through the blog where i will hopefully publish pics of the ride along the route.
This charity cycle ride has been organised with the aim of raising £20,000 through a combination of on-line donations raffles ,sponsorship and events for the new hospice "little harbour" in cornwall.
It will kick off on the 25th of june from lands end and arrive at john o groats 5 days later , then turn around and head back down. 1800 miles in 10 days for the entire cycle with a well earned rest day in the mix , no doubt a lot of aches and pains along the way amongst other sensitive areas!.Look out for the support vehicle and rider as they pass by, give us a wave and a honk.
So please donate whatever you can towards our target. Doesnt matter how large or small as long as you donate,
its all very much appreciated.
Only four weeks before the journey begins , so please anyone with any spare £1,£5, or £10 log on to donate and help swell the coffers towards our target of £20,000 .Stay in touch through the blog where i will hopefully publish pics of the ride along the route.
Read joes story
Read joe,s story his fight with sjs , his fight with illness inspired our ride in aid of the precious lives appeal sadly joe lost his fight but his memory lives on , many people have been moved by his story and as sucn committed to various charity events to raise funds for the new Cornwall hospice "little harbour" .Click on the picture to read his story.
West Briton newspaper article
TWO men are now training in earnest as they prepare for a marathon charity bike ride.
Andrew Miners, of Helston, and Bodmin's Mike Fitzpatrick, are to cycle from Land's End to John o' Groats and back again over, they hope, 10 days in June to raise money for Cornwall's new children's hospice, through the Children's Hospice South West Precious Lives Appeal.
Their aim is to make at least £20,000 through sponsorship and donations.
The ride was Andrew's idea; he works for Cornwall Council, based at Scorrier, and said the inspiration came from travelling around Cornwall.
"I saw all the stories about the hospice," he said.
"My wife Lorraine and I have two children ( five and three) and I saw what people were doing and it brings a lump to my throat.
"I threw down the gauntlet, and I said ' let's do it'."
Mike, who works for Travis Perkins Builders in Wadebridge, became involved when his partner, Carrie Stone, who works for A Plant in Bodmin, heard about Andrew's bid. "I was 'volunteered' by my partner," he quipped. "I thought it was a good idea."
Andrew has some experience of competitive cycling: "I used to ride semi-professionally," he said.
Mike has never raced but admitted: "I just enjoy riding."
Anyone else who can help or support them can visit www.chsw.org.uk/andy2010, or www.justgiving.com/thereandback2010 where Andrew will be writing a daily blog.
Andrew Miners, of Helston, and Bodmin's Mike Fitzpatrick, are to cycle from Land's End to John o' Groats and back again over, they hope, 10 days in June to raise money for Cornwall's new children's hospice, through the Children's Hospice South West Precious Lives Appeal.
Their aim is to make at least £20,000 through sponsorship and donations.
The ride was Andrew's idea; he works for Cornwall Council, based at Scorrier, and said the inspiration came from travelling around Cornwall.
"I saw all the stories about the hospice," he said.
"My wife Lorraine and I have two children ( five and three) and I saw what people were doing and it brings a lump to my throat.
"I threw down the gauntlet, and I said ' let's do it'."
Mike, who works for Travis Perkins Builders in Wadebridge, became involved when his partner, Carrie Stone, who works for A Plant in Bodmin, heard about Andrew's bid. "I was 'volunteered' by my partner," he quipped. "I thought it was a good idea."
Andrew has some experience of competitive cycling: "I used to ride semi-professionally," he said.
Mike has never raced but admitted: "I just enjoy riding."
Anyone else who can help or support them can visit www.chsw.org.uk/andy2010, or www.justgiving.com/thereandback2010 where Andrew will be writing a daily blog.
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