Phil’s pedalling piles on the pounds
A local man’s island hopping cycle marathon around the Hebrides has raised over £1,500 for Sevenoaks Area Mind. Phil Payne covered over 1400 miles by cycle and ferry around the islands off the west coast of Scotland as part of a fundraising effort.
“It has been a long held ambition of mine to complete a cycle tour through the Hebrides”, said Phil. “Given the challenge, I thought that the ride should be completed for a good cause and the cause I settled on was Sevenoaks Area Mind”.
Phil’s endeavours are part of a year-long campaign of support by the congregation of St Margaret’s Church in Underriver, who chose us as their charity of the year.
Jill Roberts, Chief Executive, said “We have received tremendous support from St Margaret’s throughout the year, and this fantastic effort by Phil really will help us to continue to run essential projects to help local people during these very difficult times.”
If you feel inspired by Phil’s fundraising journey, why not turn your idea into fundraiser? This might be an epic journey like Phil’s or just holding an afternoon tea in aid of Sevenoaks Area Mind, a bring and buy sale, a dinner party or a barn dance. Your donations really do a make a difference so why not plan something for 2012!
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