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Fat Bloke On A Moped Fundraising Page

Event: Circumnavigate Norfolk On A Moped (Fri 24th September to Sat 25th September 2010)
Amount raised so far
£8,820.13
 

Page for: Claire, Kevin, Roger & Louise 
Our Personal Message:
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I'm wanting to raise funds because of a very difficult time my wife has experienced from the beginning of 2010. Specifically she had a breast cancer related illness which has resulted in her having a double mastectomy. With my wife Claire's situation, after her double mastectomy she found the Keeping Abreast charity where she gleaned useful information from all at the support group, giving her enough confidence to carry on and look forward to life.

Fat Bloke On A Moped is me, David and a few helpers. I've been inspired to circumnavigate the whole of mainland Britain (Scotland, Wales and England) on a moped/scooter along with Kevin. I'm 41 years old, I weigh 20 stones and I've never been on a moped, scooter or motor bike in my life prior to embarking on these projects.

In order to perform this feat, I needed to;

1. Learn to ride a motor bike and get a licence
2. Buy a moped/scooter
3. Raise as much funds and awareness as possible for Keeping Abreast

In September 2010, we circumnavigated the border of Norfolk over a weekend along with a group of other riders, mainly on 'proper' bikes. We had a street collection on Gt Yarmouth sea front and along with the sponsorship, quiz and donations raised in total £3,116.

On the 25th June 2011, Kevin and myself will set off to circumnavigate mainland Great Britain in aid of the cause. There are quite a few problems we need to overcome in order to achieve this feat so if you think you can help, please visit my link below to my web site for all the details. So far we've managed to secure a roof over our heads on each of the 21 nights we're away from home (a very big thanks to all the willing and helpful B&B's - see my site for their details) but we're still looking for company sponsors to help us with our fuel bill and also the loan or provision of some useful equipment we just can't afford such as helmet communication.

Also, if you're a rider of some form of motorised bike based machinery, we'd appreciate your company on the road if you wanted to join in a leg or part of a leg of the trip. I'm still looking for lots of bikes to join in the last leg from Gt. Yarmouth seafront to our [hopefully] triumphant return back to Southery on the 16th July 2011.

For full info see the web site at www.fatblokeonamoped.com

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Share Page creator: David Fletcher
 
We are raising money for Keeping Abreast:
Keeping Abreast To help women come to terms with their ordeal a charity called Keeping Abreast (registered charity no.1129522) was formed in 2007 by patients Anna Beckingham and Beverly Birritteri and Brest Reconstruction nurse specialist Ruth Harcourt. The aim of the charity is to help patients both newly diagnosed with breast cancer facing the possibility of mastectomy and also women who were considering reconstructive surgery to be able to meet and talk to other women who have been through similar experiences.

They currently have a group based at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital in Norwich and a more recent group at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn. Their aim eventually is to expand the charity to have groups all over the country.
Charity Registration No: 1129522
 

Donations 41 donations made so far
Display NameDateAmountGift AidMessage
B & Mike 17/08/2011£25.00£6.25David, that is style !! Best wishes, B & Mike 
Nick 26/07/2011£30.00£7.50Well done, Dave. Hope I'm not too late. 
Martin & Karen 18/07/2011£150.00£37.50Well done guys brilliant effort! 
littleportian 18/07/2011£10.00£2.50What an acheivement - well done for taking up the challange and raising awareness along the way .  
Adrian Smith 18/07/2011£50.00£12.50Well done mate 
Medwyn Parry 12/07/2011£70.00£17.50Fantastic journey for a fantastic cause, all the very best to you. Medwyn 
Adrian Pope 03/07/2011£100.00£25.00Hi Dave keep up the good work and have a safe journey back. love to both of you. Adrian and claire x 
Mike C 29/06/2011£25.00£6.25Great stuff Dave!! Keep up the great job. All the very best from Mike @ IDEXX. 
Paul and Gail 28/06/2011£10.00£2.50Best of luck! 
Barbara Clayson 25/06/2011£5.00£1.25 
Bernie 20/06/2011£10.00N/AWith you in spirit my friend - from North Carolina! Glad you are both doing so well. You deserve it. 
Hayley 20/06/2011£10.00£2.50Good Luck! 
Louise's Family and Friends 13/06/2011£110.00£27.50Good luck on your Journey hope you raise much more, From Louise's Family and Friends at the Kibble Miners Club in New Sharlston West Yorkshire 
Claire & Lewis 13/06/2011£10.00£2.50Good luck to you all, you have done so well already! Well done Kevin your big sis is very proud of you! xx 
Orange Aero 09/06/2011£500.00£125.00Good Luck - Best wishes from Orange Aero Ltd 
Mike 29/05/2011£25.00N/ABest to you Claire & David. 
Jai at Full House! 27/05/2011£10.00£2.50Good luck, nice speaking to you and Claire 
RoryArchitect 19/05/2011£50.00£12.50all the best. ride safe. 
Uncle Keith 17/05/2011£100.00£25.00Go Kevin, Go Kevin (and Dave) I always knew you would go far! <br>Well done for giving your time and energy to such a great cause. Fantastic effort.... 
wafflycat 09/04/2011£10.00£2.50Best of luck. Hope to join in with your ride on 16th July, all things being good for that day. 
Simon Odunsi 14/03/2011£20.00£5.64Hope all goes well and you raise tons of money for what is a very worthy cause. Vey best wishes.  
Sarah & Andy 22/02/2011£20.00£5.64Good luck! 
Brad 21/01/2011£10.00£2.82Well done Dave. Excellent idea and I wish you all the best. Brad White 
Steve Marshall 17/01/2011£100.00£28.21Good luck to you all for this worthwhile cause 
Chris Price 21/10/2010£50.00£14.11Way to go David!! I hope Claire and yourself are doing really well 
Steve , Amanda & Benjamin 30/09/2010£25.00£7.05Wishing you every success with your charity 
Wisbech & District Motorcycle Club 28/09/2010£50.80£14.33 
Cindy Rooney  26/09/2010£10.00£2.82Hooray!!!!!well done! 
Hayley Newton 24/09/2010£10.00£2.82Good Luck - I will have the first pint ready for you on Saturday night! 
Bernie the Yank! 23/09/2010£20.00N/AWith you in spirit - from the warm sunshine across the pond. 
Bianca Cirillo 23/09/2010£15.00£4.23The very best of luck to you all...x x 
Adrian 23/09/2010£20.00£5.64Dave & Claire - you guys are the best. Good luck this weekend! 
Impact Electrical Distributors Ltd 23/09/2010£50.00£14.11Hi David I am Hollies mum, and our company wishes you the very best of luck with your fundraising. Kindest regards Marie 
Roy H 13/09/2010£20.00£5.64Hi Dave, met you very briefly at the Upshire Fair this weekend. Good luck on the journey. 
Bob Barrett 12/09/2010£20.00£5.64Good luck, I hope you have a good weekend for it and a good turn out. Sorry I can't join you. 
Greg 11/08/2010£20.00£5.64Best of luck Dave! 
Colin Garner 29/07/2010£50.00£14.11Good Luck! 
Nikki King 28/07/2010£20.00£5.64On your bike - best of luck.  
Roc, Rev & The Gang 23/07/2010£200.00£56.42Go for it Dave, we wish you and Claire all the best. Roc, Rev & The Gang xxx 
Eleanor Huxter 18/07/2010£10.00N/AGreat idea David - Good luck from us all in Upshire! 
Roger and Louise 04/07/2010£10.00£2.82Lets hope this is the First of many donations for you For a couple who will put their heart into this charity..... Love and Hugs Louise and Roger xx 

Total online donations
£2,060.80
Total offline donations
£6,759.33
Total raised so far:
£8,820.13
Total Gift Aid:
£522.09