LONDON BIKEATHON - Leukaemia Research on 13 July 08

[ClockworkOrange]

Well, after whinging away on this site about this COPD I appear to have, I never imagined I would be riding in any charity ride.

After a nasty flare-up with this COPD, I was getting very down about everything, then I thought...........well, I won't say what I thought, anyway, I decided to push myself.

I read about somebody on here wearing one of the bracelets that O’Grady made for the tour team. Harden the f**k up...........well, I managed to get one direct from the States and it's working for me! My partner just took one look at me and walked away............

Currently only been able to ride one or two miles, then got up to 10 at the weekend. The ride is all around the city of London, all flat and only 26 miles, fingers crossed I should be able to do it, got another 2 months to train.

Also three years ago, a friend of mine lost her beautiful little girl to leukaemia at the age of twelve, I attended the funeral, suffice to say it was one of the most distressing days I can ever remember having.

Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement, I have had £700 sponsorship money, with another £100 or so on it's way.

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be able to reach such a figure.

This is NOT a hint for any donations but I would like to share my page www.justgiving.com/rufforange

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[Running Mommy]

I sent you a pm, hope you are feeling better.

When I was in 6th grade I lost a classmate to Leukemia. It was the first time I had to deal with death like that. It's stayed with me all this time.
Sigh...

Here's to finding a cure!!

Edit to add... Us girls in the states can donate as well. I wasn't sure since it was in pounds, but I tried it and it worked.

[ClockworkOrange]

I sent you a pm, hope you are feeling better.

When I was in 6th grade I lost a classmate to Leukemia. It was the first time I had to deal with death like that. It's stayed with me all this time.
Sigh...

Here's to finding a cure!!

Edit to add... Us girls in the states can donate as well. I wasn't sure since it was in pounds, but I tried it and it worked.

Now why am I not surprised at you donating????

In the UK there is no government funding for Leukaemia Research, it is all down to sponsorship.

TODAY I HAVE RAISED MY TARGET TO £1500...........bit high but what the heck.

Thanks again Denise.

Hugs

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www.justgiving.com/rufforange

Leukaemia Research

[Possegal]

Good luck! I know it can be surprising to see how many folks want to chip in, but I think that everyone has a cancer story, so everyone knows how important these causes are. I joked that my taxes last year had 3 or 4 different donations to the leukemia lymphoma association here. That foundation was quite instrumental in funding research for one of the blockbuster leukemia drugs that was approved in the US several years back.

And I appreciate your desire to challenge and improve your breathing. I spent Jan-May not being able to workout due to some asthma issues and then other complications. Totally bites! So good luck with that as well. You'll do great and you will find it is a really wonderful feeling knowing that your riding is for such a great cause!

[ClockworkOrange]

Good luck! I know it can be surprising to see how many folks want to chip in, but I think that everyone has a cancer story, so everyone knows how important these causes are. I joked that my taxes last year had 3 or 4 different donations to the leukemia lymphoma association here. That foundation was quite instrumental in funding research for one of the blockbuster leukemia drugs that was approved in the US several years back.

And I appreciate your desire to challenge and improve your breathing. I spent Jan-May not being able to workout due to some asthma issues and then other complications. Totally bites! So good luck with that as well. You'll do great and you will find it is a really wonderful feeling knowing that your riding is for such a great cause!

Oh my, I so did not expect anybody to sponsor me, I am overwhelmed by your generosity, thank you so much.

Also, Snapdragen, many thanks indeed, again so unexpected! BTW I still have my lovely little figure that you sent me a long while ago, my Mountain Biker Joe Bender

It's kinda funny, I go on a couple of communities and the donations from these is fantastic, I never expected anything like it, especially from thousands of miles away from you guys!

In a way it is very special, I suppose because you all understand the passion with riding, regardless how many miles you do.

Cheers guys.....be happy!


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[ClockworkOrange]

Hey, Michelem



Holy grail..................yet another donation?

Many, many thanks hun.

All I have to do now is ride my bike............


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