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South East Asia on a Bicycle...

Event: Cycling to South East Asia (Wed 8th September 2010 to Mon 31st January 2011)
Amount raised so far
£3,527.00
  Fundraising target
£10,000.00
 

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Georgie-Isabel's Personal Message:
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!

Firstly, I would like to make one thing very clear! My whole trip is self-funded, so every penny that you donate goes straight to the charity and does not come to me first or pay for any of my flights or equipment etc.

My goal essentially is to cycle from Hanoi, Vietnam through South East Asia to at least Sinapore over roughly four months. Perhaps you may be thinking I'm a little crazy? But you've got to do something big like this to try and raise £10,000! And besides, anyone who knows me, knows I never do anything half-hearted! Work hard; play hard is my motto.

I decided to carry out this cycle trip because I love cycling and I love traveling, so I thought why not put them together!? I've always wanted to carry out a big event that will possibly change my life, perspective and attitude, and raise lots of money for charity at the same time! I wanted to do something that inspires people and something that I can feel proud of achieving.

One particular important and personal reason for this trip is my absolute best friend, Dak A.K. Hughes. On 7 October 2004, the world lost a beautiful person. Dak took his own life on Beachy Head, Eastbourne. He was the closest friend I've ever had. At just 17, we were planning what we were going to do in life. He was such a wonderful person, a real comedian and he never judged. His death was a shock to me, his family and all his friends.

Which is why one of my chosen charities is the BEACHY HEAD CHAPLAINCY TEAM (BHCT). The team specialise in Suicide Intervention and they are made up largely of volunteers. They consist of a Proactive frontline team, an On call response team, a Search dog unit, and an Aftercare team. They work closely with Sussex Police and HM Coastguard in aiming to save lives at Beachy Head. Although I am not religious, I take comfort in knowing that this team are people who want to help those who are possibly feeling similar to Dak.
If you would to read more about their work, visit http://www.bhct.org.uk/wp/.

WATERAID is my other chosen charity. Partly because I am inspired by the work that my current employer; Thames Water do for WaterAid. There are always random events going on in the office somewhere from cake sales to raft races and even 'queuing' for a poor sole dressed as a toilet!
But I also chose WaterAid because of the work they do to help people access the basic need in life. I believe everyone should have the right to clean water like you and I do. I feel that in our Western society where clean water is just at a turn of a tap, we take it for granted. As a cyclist, water is crucial when you're on that saddle. Water will be a challenge for me whilst cycling in Asia because of the heat; I will need gallons of it.

Essentially, WaterAid and its partners use practical solutions to provide safe water, effective sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people. They also seek to influence policy at national and international levels.
If you would like to read more about their work, visit http://www.wateraid.org/uk/.

Making a donation through CharityGiving is simple, safe and secure. CharityGiving will reclaim gift aid tax on your donation (if you are a UK taxpayer), meaning any donation is worth around 25% more. They also charge less than most other fundraising websites, so more money goes to this great cause!

Thank you! : )

Please visit my travel diary and see what I've been up to and where I am!
http://georgie-isabel-cycles.blogspot.com/
And James has his own views on things here:
http://lifeinthepresenttense-james.blogspot.com/

Thank you to my off-line donators:
David Woodhouse (£35)
Hazel Addington (£20)
Kate Myers (£10)
My Thames collection fund (£28)
Dak's grandparents (£20)
James's Thames collection fund (£30)
Thames Water's direct donation to WaterAid (£500)
Janis Fry (£10)
Julie and Gary Cassidy (£20)
Thames Water Sweetie Jar Fund (25)
Trevor Connor (£20)
Share Page creator: Georgie-Isabel Adey
 
Georgie-Isabel is raising money for Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team and WaterAid:
All donations received will be split equally between my two chosen charities

View my travel blog to see where I am and what I'm doing at:
http://georgie-isabel-cycles.blogspot.com/
You can also see James's travel blog here:
http://lifeinthepresenttense-james.blogspot.com/

Charity Registration No: 1098885/288701
 

Donations 70 donations made so far
Display NameDateAmountGift AidMessage
Clair Hodgson 17/03/2011£20.00£5.64Well done for an amazing achievement - hope you get to your target. Clair 
Trevorleeds 12/03/2011£47.00£13.26Well done! Does that help! Still no picture..??? Lol x  
Clive Bradley 06/02/2011£20.00£5.64Well done to you all and what a fantastic adventure! 
Tracey 30/01/2011£20.00£5.64What an amazing journey for both of you ... a once in a lifetime experience which you've generously used to help other people. Nice one. 
Alison Currie 29/01/2011£25.00£7.05Well done James!! 
Will and Sarah 28/01/2011£25.00£7.05WELL DONE for raising all this money Georgie, see you both soon. Have a safe journey home x 
Bob (aka SP) 28/01/2011£20.00£5.64Yeah Georgie and James - well done both of you and look forward to seeing you soon!! x 
Rob 16/01/2011£20.00£5.64Congratulations on what is already a fantastic achievement! x 
Difna 10/01/2011£20.00£5.64Wow! So impressive and worthy...I wish you both well 
Jeremy Lazarus 02/01/2011£25.00N/AJames, all the best. Regards. Jeremy Lazarus. 
David Moore 07/12/2010£200.00£56.42Hi Georgi-Isabel all of us at Dove Nest wish you well and James enjoy 
Paul Silk 26/11/2010£10.00£2.82Hi Georgie, you don't know me but I'm a friend of James. I've just checked out your site and was moved by your words. Good luck with yoru travels, you're doing a fantastic job. 
alan 12/11/2010£112.00£31.60enjoy yourself 
John Lafford 05/11/2010£50.00£14.11Well done Georgie, keep up the good work. 
Lois Hodges 04/11/2010£20.00£5.64Hi James Have a good time and look forward to following your travels. Lois 
Hollie & Andy 17/10/2010£30.00£8.46Well done Georgie... Hope you are enjoying the experience. Love the Haircut. 
Dad 12/10/2010£50.00£14.11Darling, I love reading your blog and I find myself reading it in my head as if you were there. This donation is from a Magistrate colleague of mine. Love u lots xxxxx Dad.  
Daniel Bowman 10/10/2010£40.00£11.28Best of luck! ;) x 
Godfather 08/10/2010£100.00£28.21Fantastic achievement, hope it remains fun. LOL xxx 
JAM 08/10/2010£100.00£28.21Georgie, month 1 complete. You are an amazing individual. Ride safe and be strong. x x x 
Sam and Alan francis 07/10/2010£10.00£2.82well done Georgie, Dak would be cheering you and supporting you all the way along your trip.  
Trev & Sue Hughes 06/10/2010£100.00£28.21Georgie, thanks very much for what you are doing in keeping our son Dak's memory alive. We know he would have been very proud of you as we are. Stay safe and good luck ! XXX 
Alison 03/10/2010£30.00£8.46You truly are an inspiration! God speed, be safe and keep me giggling with your emails! Big hugs xx 
Andy N 01/10/2010£10.00£2.82Well done so far, inspiring experience and journey. Ride safe and see you when you get back 
Iain 28/09/2010£10.00£2.82 
Nikki Soutter 28/09/2010£20.00£5.64Hi Georgie, love reading your blog, looks like you are having an amazing time!! Keep up the good work and stay safe!!! Nikki xxx 
Grandpa 25/09/2010£30.00£8.46My dear grand-daughter words cannot express how proud I am of you. I enjoy reading about your adventures. Keep safe I love you xxxxxxxx 
Phil & Judy Fowler 25/09/2010£20.00£5.64Sounds like you are both having a great time! Keep it up! 
Jacky Lui 24/09/2010£20.00£5.64Have a wonderful adventure. We want to see photos of you riding into the sunset! 
Matthew Cunliffe 22/09/2010£20.00£5.64Better late tham never ey!?!! Keep it up :-)!!! xx 
Nick & Anneka 21/09/2010£25.00£7.05The bravery and spirit to atempt something like this is inspiratonal! what an adventure, good luck - Nick and Annie 
Christina Kimberley 19/09/2010£50.00N/AGeorgie you are an inspiration! 
Linda Matthew 15/09/2010£10.00£2.82Bravo! 
Rebecca Dengler 11/09/2010£10.00£2.82Good luck Georgie! You will have an absolutely amazing adventure! xxx 
Sam Firth 11/09/2010£20.00£5.64All the best on your epic adventure, you'll have the time of your life :-) - Sam xox 
Marc 08/09/2010£60.00£16.93Have fun!! xx 
Steve Kear 08/09/2010£20.00£5.64Your courage and determination are awesome! Please take care on your amazing adventure. 
Ben 07/09/2010£10.00£2.82Good luck, have a great time!! 
Adam Ben Rabha 06/09/2010£10.00£2.82Have an amazing journey, you're sure to have an incredible time. Good luck with everything. An excellent cause too. 
Stew 06/09/2010£10.00£2.82If only I could ride a bike... have fun :-) 
Livi B 06/09/2010£10.00£2.82Good luck Georgie! You'll have an amazing time I'm sure :-) xx 
Emily & Nathan 05/09/2010£50.00N/AWe will be following you on your blog and so will our school. Good luck Georgie and hope to meet you when you get back safely. Em and Nath 
Confluent Ltd 03/09/2010£20.00£5.64Have a great time Georgie! You are so brave to attempt this and I wish you all the best. 
Fi & Alex Taylor 03/09/2010£20.00£5.64Good luck Georgie, we hope you have a great time! x 
Sue Beynon 02/09/2010£30.00£8.46Don't forget for every uphill there's a downhill! Very best of luck Georgie.... The Beynons 
Dad 01/09/2010£100.00£28.21Darling, I am very proud of you and what you are about to undertake. Unfortunately for you, you have my genes and so are as mad as a hatter, but hey that is a good thing. Love you lots. Dad xxxxxxx 
Linda Bennett 01/09/2010£20.00£5.64Best of luck Georgie, take care of yourself 
Marilyn Snow 31/08/2010£20.00£5.64Good Luck Georgie, have a fantastic time, keep in touch and keep us updated with your adventure 
Ian Fox 31/08/2010£20.00£5.64Have fun! Make sure you have that puncture repair kit handy.  
Richard X Smith 30/08/2010£30.00£8.46Georgie, good luck and best wishes. 
Zannah 28/08/2010£50.00£14.11Go Georgie...have a great time and look after you...xxx 
Brian (Keswick) 28/08/2010£55.00£15.52The very best of luck and bon voyage! 
Brian & Barbara 28/08/2010£25.00£7.05Good luck Georgie, Have a enjoyable journey and stay safe. All good wishes Brian & Barbara 
Michelle 28/08/2010£30.00£8.46I'm so proud of you G, and glad you're finally doing this! Even if I will miss you to the end of your toes! love you xxx 
Joolz 27/08/2010£20.00£5.64Georgie, I wish you a fabulous adventure and admire your passion and determination. Look forward to tracking your progress! Lol, Joolz x 
Janet Burr 26/08/2010£20.00£5.64Good Luck Georgie - Have fun. 
Louise Trimble 26/08/2010£20.00£5.64You're doing a terrific thing, Georgie. I wish you all the very best, and I'm sure you'll meet your target. We're all behind you and willing you on. Big hugs x 
Jenny Adair 25/08/2010£25.00£7.05Good Luck Georgie, you're going to have an amazing time and I hope you meet your 10K target! We're gonna miss you though - hope to see you back at TW xxx 
Andrew Lynn 25/08/2010£25.00£7.05I'm very envious - enjoy it! 
Alan Yorston 25/08/2010£20.00£5.64Good luck Georgie. Hope it all goes well.Stay safe. 
Jackie Seymour 25/08/2010£10.00£2.82Georgie - read all about your trip, inspirational! I wish you all the luck in the world, I know you'll succeed! I sincerely hope we do have you back in the team in the future. Go girl! x 
Linda Heale 25/08/2010£20.00£5.64Good luck Georgie! 
Chris Hood 25/08/2010£10.00£2.82Good luck Georgie 
Helen Kenyon 25/08/2010£20.00£5.64Godd luck Georgie, you're going to have an amazing adventure. 
Chris Cantwell 24/08/2010£20.00£5.64Good luck Georgie! You'll be missed at TW but it sounds amazing, have fun! 
JAM 19/08/2010£500.00£141.05Georgie-Isabel you know that I believe in you and you have my total support. x 
Rachael Hollings 16/08/2010£20.00£5.64Think you're doing an amazing thing, have fun and enjoy every second! 
Railton Matthew 12/08/2010£100.00£28.21Have a great time and be safe. xxx 
Nick Thompson 12/08/2010£30.00£8.46Good luck Georgie we will miss you but we are all proud of you.  
D J Kieran 11/08/2010£20.00£5.64Well done Georgie, the page looks great! You're going to have a fantastic time xx 

Total online donations
£2,809.00
Total offline donations
£718.00
Total raised so far:
£3,527.00
Total Gift Aid:
£757.16