Colin Nightingale

Hi,

Many thanks for visiting my sponsorship page. 

I would be really grateful if you would sponsor me for this event, as in a moment or two of madness, I agreed to do a cycle ride from London to Paris in just 4 days in July this year, in aid of Action Medical Research.

So picture this, come July when the sun is out and you will probably be packing for your summer holidays and longing for long hot days on the beach, I will be preparing for a bike ride of 325 miles over 4 consecutive days.

Let me set the scene for you - we start at 7.30am on Wedneday 21st July from Blackheath in London - heading to Dover for a short rest on the ferry to take us into France. Then days two and three will see us cycling through the heart of France and then hopefully by day four, Paris will be in our sights and we will arrive in Paris by the end of day four!! 

You probably think I am mad attempting this challenge, but it is all in the aid of a great cause, namely Action Medical Research. So let me tell you a bit about the charity - they are a great children's charity dedicated to improving the health of babies and children in the UK.

For almost 60 years the charity has been behind numerous breakthroughs such as the UK polio vaccine, ultrasound scanning in pregnancy, and more recently the fetal heart rate monitor a new state-of-the-art device that could help save thousands of at-risk babies.

Action Medical Research relies entirely on donations to fund a range of research projects that address serious childhood conditions and improve quality of life for children with disabilities.

You will also be supporting the Touching Tiny Lives appeal which is raising funds to help reduce premature birth and improve care of sick and vulnerable babies. Your support will help continue this potentially life-saving work.

So now that you know more about my challenge and the charity involved, I really hope that you will dig deep in your pockets to support me on this mission.... just think 325 miles in only 4 consectutive days!

All donations are gratefully received, as I have set a goal to raise at least £2,500 from this ride. I appreciate that not everyone may be happy to donate on-line, so if you'd prefer to donate in the traditional manner through cash/cheques, then please let me know as I have been provided with a paying in book for the charity.

Please remember to tick the Gift Aid box if you are a UK tax payer as the UK Government will contribute an additional 25% on the money that I have raised.

Sincere thanks for reading this and for your sponsorship,

Colin Nightingale