We'll be taking the opportunity to raise a bit of dosh for a couple of good causes, and would appreciate any contribution that you can make. The two charities we will be supporting are detailed below. We'll be collecting money after the ride but in the meantime please make a pledge to keep us motivated during those tough final miles. To do so please use the comments box below, anonymously if you wish, stating how much you would like to pledge and which charity you'd like to support. If you don't have a preference then we'll split your donation fifty-fifty.
Global Youth offers a lifeline to remote and isolated charities in developing countries, helping organisations to help themselves by:
- Brokering resources, including fundraising in the UK
- Building relationships; with other organisations, funders and decision makers
- Capacity building; training, fundraising support and strategic planning
Currently Global Youth is working with a remarkable organisation called ChildLife. Childlife is based on the Thai/ Myanmar (Burma) border, and provides support for children and young people who would otherwise have nothing. To date, Gobal Youth has been able to provide some grassroots support in the form of supporting volunteers, carrying out a needs assessment, staff training and strategic planning. Through our fundraising efforts in the UK we have also been able to provide the resources for ChildLife to employ an administrator and a nurse at the shelter and purchase essential equipment for the children.
The Derrynane Inshore Rescue Service
The rescue service is officially part of the Irish Coastguard and has, since it's launch on Easter Monday 2004, been patrolling local waters around Derrynane County Kerry and carrying out numerous successful rescue operations. The service is operated by a dedicated staff of eight and 15 highly motivated volunteers crewe a four-seat boat which is self-righting and equipped with twin 115 horsepower Yamaha engines that allow the boat reach speeds of up to 45 knots. The purchase of the boat was made possible by a fund-raising Triathlon in 2003 and a new slipway was built in 2002 by locals. The boathouse was donated and renovated by Lord and Lady Dunraven for the rescue service’s use.
I will of course sponsor you. Amount to be decided, depending on whether you manage to keep the blog updated with pictures and entertaining tales. Hope the weather is kind to you.
ReplyDeleteKatie (Ben's sister)
How about the cause of being left at home for 11 days with two children?
ReplyDeleteReuben and Juliette say: "be careful on your bike Daddy, don't fall off and do you know how to use your breaks?"
Wish you all luck and hope you're all feeling fit!
Flossie, Reuben and Juliette xxx (William's family)
^^^ William, the full beard suits you, not feeling the socks tbh..sponsorship terms are as mentioned above.
ReplyDeleteFloss, some 14%'street drinking' cider will be donated to your cause.
(Tom, William's uncle)
Benjamin!
ReplyDeleteJamie & I would love to sponsor you for this amazing feat of endurance and for such a good cause! All the best with the Irish cycling adventure. I'll make sure to follow your trek via blog!
Rosie xx (Ben's sister-in-law)
Barleymow will provide some funds when this wondrous trip is over. Be aware that it rains in Ireland for fifteen minutes every quarter of an hour.
ReplyDeleteLirch and Carl would like to sponsor you once we have seen evidence that you made it to day 10. Keep going Bernard!! Fight through the pain!!
ReplyDeleteLove from Sister Lirch and Carl
Men
ReplyDeleteDay 5 how's it going?
I will pledge to sponsor you £20 if you finish it from here and drink at least 5 pints of Guinness every night.
Seriously great effort will give Ben £20 at his party (assuming y'all make it)
Best wishes
Dan Taylor
This is very impressive, Ben! (and slightly crazy!)
ReplyDeleteI hope it's going well and that the fact you're half way is spurring you on rather than making you want to cry...
I agree with the guy above who stipulates that you must drink at least 5 pints of Guinness every night (for medicinal purposes, of course!) I once read that one pint of Guinness has the same number of calories as a roast dinner, in which case you shouldn't need to eat at all!
Love from Cousin Jess (and Tom and Rufus) xx
come on bernard you can do it!! i will give you 20 pounds as well for such a great effort, assuming you make it to the end! looking forward to hearing all about it in a couple of weeks (Jenny S) xx
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ReplyDeleteJames and I would love to sponsor you 20 euro, best of luck x
Tri and James Savage!!
Hey Will,
ReplyDeleteI'll happily donate £20 to the cause - although I reckon it may be better spent on a new set of knees...... Best of luck for the last day!
James Harris
Gentlemen, likewise will donate to the cause(s)and am enjoying reading about your exploits.
ReplyDeleteAl