The Final Result of Joe's Charity Ride

 

Hi, thought you would all like to know the end result:
I would like to thank everyone again who donated to my Scotland charity ride and particularly to Steve Ginty who as we know jumped in at very short notice to complete the ride on my / everyone's behalf.
We raised an unbelievable £1000 !!! I have now formally closed the web site for donations.
( If you would like to see the complete details just click on to the fund raising web site ) http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JoeCroughan
I am very glad to say I had my prostate related operation 4 weeks ago, and am firing correctly on all cylinders again only downside is 8 weeks off the bike, but I count myself very lucky it could so easily been a lot worse.
Kindest regards again
Joe Croughan

 

Steve Ginty completes Joe's Charity Ride

Joe writes: Steve Ginty from Southport Cycling Club filled my place at very short notice.

He had a very tough windy ride through the Scottish borders, after going out the house at 3.30 am to be at Pebbles start at 7.00 am to start the ride he took 7 hours to complete, then drove back to Southport and caught a flight at Liverpool airport at 5.45 am the next day.

I wasn't expecting anything like the amazing response I received from the very first donation (thanks Louise Ellson) at 7.20 am).

To over £800 pounds and still counting

It was amazing as each donation came in the nocturnal habits of some of my friends, people addressing their computer sometimes three or four ok clock in the morning?? to send in donations, I hope they all got back to sleep

 

Joe Croughan,s Predicament Re: charity ride

As you already know, I am raising money and doing a Charity ride for Prostate cancer .I now have a huge problem due to the fact that I will be recovering from a fairly urgent Prostate related operation being carried out on the 31st August!!

I am looking for a volunteer to ride this event for me; I have already paid for the entrance fee, a transfer back to the start, and bed and breakfast in a local hotel. (I don’t want any money back for these).

I just want someone from the club to use them on behalf of all the kind people who have contributed to the charity.

The Details:

Travel up to Galashiels in Scottish Borders Sept 3rd, stay overnight.

Event Lumpy 170kms/110 miles from Peebles to Dumfries, Sept 4 Th

Pre booked transfer of man and machine back to Peebles at end of event

Total cost to you 150 mile fuel cost plus evening meal

Each registered rider will receive:

  • Rider chips
  • The Tour of Britain fully signed route
  • Ride under The Tour of Britain gantry at start and finish
  • Well stocked food and drink stops
  • NEG motor marshals
  • Full paramedic cover
  • Medals
  • Bike mechanics
  • Goody bag
  • Event photographer
  • Marshalled route
  • Electronic rider manual
  • Pasta meal

Ring me on 07721830555 mobile 01704-571121 home

 

Subject: Joe Croughan's charity ride

Can you put this appeal on our web site please

I am doing a charity ride for Prostate Cancer on September 4th it is a lumpy 170 km's ride through the Scottish borders, it is the same route as the tour of Britain which starts a few days later. I am doing this first to support a very close, life long friend of mine (in fact my best man) who is struggling with this awful cancer and after going to my second funeral this year caused directly by Prostate cancer! I realized I personally know seven men who are all afflicted to a greater or lesser extent with this cancer, which is a very sobering thought.

I hate having to go round asking people for their hard earned cash, but I would ask everyone in the club to consider supporting this worth while cancer charity who help so many needy people. Thanks in advance to everyone

Joe Croughan

Please go to http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/JoeCroughan