Headway Cycle - Bordeaux to Barcelona Event:Cycle - Bordeaux to Barcelona
Date: 07-09-2011



Bordeaux - Barcelona

So far I have raised:
€315.00

This fundraising page is now completed and it is no longer possible to sponsor this fundraiser via this fundraising page.
Money raised off-line: €0.00
Money raised on-line: €315.00

My Personal Message

Hey Folks,

On Thursday morning myself and 4 friends are setting out to cycle from Bordeaux across the mighty Pyrenees to Barcelona, it's a journey of over 750km which we hope to do in 7 days. We will have a support van which we'll take turns driving but each of us will still do over 600km.

I'm hoping to raise as much as I can for a very important charity that genuinely change peoples lives. It's a cause very close to my heart and one that is in desperate need of funds in order to continue their good work.

Please read a few words about the charity that I have chosen to support below. You can donate using the "sponsor me now" button below via credit or debit card. You can be assured that your transaction on the mycharity.ie website is very secure. You will automatically receive an e-mail from me thanking you for your support, and acknowledging the amount of your donation. Any donation no matter how small is hugely appreciated.

Many thanks in advance for your support,

John

About my charity

Headway

Headway, the National Association for Acquired Brain Injury.

How a brain injury affects people

A brain injury can happen suddenly to anyone after an accident, a stroke, or an infection, for example. It can make it difficult for them to return to work or study, to enjoy a social life, to communicate fully with other people, or even to live independently.

How Headway makes a difference

“The Headway staff were always there – building up my confidence and helping me set new goals.” Sinead, a Dublin Rehabilitative Day Services client.

“After my accident, I started going to Headway. I learned how to cook and use computers, and relearned how to read and write. Headway gave me a reason to get up every morning.” John, a Rehabilitative Services Trainee in Cork.

“Your reply to my e-mail didn’t just give me information. I found it very reassuring that I am able to keep in contact for further help.” Michael, from Limerick.

www.headway.ie | Phone: 1890 200 278 *These people have all accessed Headway’s services but their names have been changed to protect their privacy.

Headway develops, promotes and provides much needed services for all those affected by an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

Our mission is to bring about positive change in the lives of all those affected by acquired brain injury.

An ABI can be caused by the following

  • A road traffic accident
  • An assault
  • A tumour
  • Surgery
  • Viral infection
  • Stroke
  • Brain haemorrhage
  • Lack of oxygen


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My Online Sponsors to Date

Name Date Type Amount Comment
Anonymous 06-10-2011 Donation €50.00 Well done John....sorry its so late coming!!
Philip O meara 18-09-2011 Donation €20.00 Well done john
Milo Bird 14-09-2011 Donation €30.00 Did you get lost yet?
Fiona Collins 12-09-2011 Donation €20.00 Hope alls well with the aches and pains.
Heather Boles 10-09-2011 Donation €30.00 Keep going John!!! Halfway there now! xx
Brenda Ralph 08-09-2011 Donation €25.00 Best of Luck with the Challenge
Amanda Higgins 06-09-2011 Donation €20.00 Best of luck to you, your bike, and your behind...... 700km...... yikes! ;-)
carmel kiernan 06-09-2011 Donation €30.00 u go john. fair play to ye
Peter Newell 06-09-2011 Donation €20.00 Good luck. Great idea.
Lucy White 06-09-2011 Donation €30.00 good luck mister o'meara!!!!! ... enjoy the scenery, take lots of pics!! x
Derek O'Meara 05-09-2011 Donation €30.00 Best of luck John.... Enjoy the cycle....
Anonymous 05-09-2011 Donation €10.00 It's a great thing to do. Best of luck John.