London-Paris 2014 Microsoft/UKYouth Cycling Challenge
In 2013, I had a thought... and from a simple thought, I devised a plan. During my 14-month placement at Microsoft, I took on a 3 day challenge to cycle 330 miles from London to Paris. However, instead of doing it on my own and with no purpose, I wanted to take it one step further. Therefore, I decided to assemble a team of 4 enthusiasts and give our ride a purpose - to raise 贈14,000 for the UK Youth Charity. A simple idea suddenly transformed into an 8 month project - a cycling challenge that consisted of countless training miles, numerous fundraising and promotion activities, 200+ supporters and sponsors, senior leadership buy-in and one big accomplishment - 贈15,000 raised and 330 miles conquered in 3 days in sweat, tears, mud and with no injury. L2P2014 team: Sarah Lidington, James Griffin, George Moore & Natalia Dobias
London-Paris 2014 Microsoft/UKYouth Cycling Challenge
- 2. We started back in January
- 3. with a vision to tackle an enormous cycling challenge London Paris 330 miles (520km) / 3 days
- 4. and fundraise vital money for
- 5. So we started fundraising... BAKE SALES GOLF DAY RAFFLE AUCTION
- 6. 6 And we trained hard too!April2014May2014June2014
- 7. So when it came to the D-Day, we were ready or at least we thought!
- 8. We wont lie, it was tough
- 9. muddy
- 10. 10 and often painful...
- 11. but it was fun too!
- 12. As well as very empowering and rewarding.
- 13. And this is why it was all worth it: We fundraised 贈15,058.25 for
- 14. We did our 恢艶壊岳
- 15. But there are also the true angels to mention
- 16. 16 Emily Evans Lizzie Greenway Doug Damian Gallagher Matt Farmer Steven Mullaghan JulietD Sue and Lorraine James, Emily & Oscar Catherine Townson Al Robinson Rob R Rosie Carr Tim & Sandy Coveney Nick Corrigan lewith Robin-Mark Adrian Lidington Chris Gale - FusionIO Tony K (friend of your dad's) Duncan M Graham & Margaret Curtis Chris Owczarek Anonymous Neil K Luke G. Whitehouse Tracy Gillespie Anonymous Ray Adrian & Bob (SVC) Joseph Evans Janet Smit Gavin (SVC) Amy Morris Dan Chadwick Toby Harper Conrad Su Brown Chris Boonham Natalie Comba Paul A Paul Beater Charlotte Davies James Connolly Martin W Sarah Bergg Kelly Adebimpe John Gregson Richard Lowe Ana Claire I Angus F Jane Hani C Junners Jamilu Abubakar Shaun Anonymous Jo Mabbitt Graeme Horsfall Gareth Rachel Pulley HTI Labs The Team at Curo Resourcing Steve Wilson Phil Hand Ingrid Jack Janice Ward Rob N Anonymous Kerry H Rebecca Carl Bothma Rachel Bull Tracy Evans Justin Michelle Stephens Imran Kate and Carol Bethan LesleyK Chris K Chris Paul 45LKW Brian Lidington Dallas Lidington Stuart Holbrook LN Dave Brown All at number 61 Sally Jason P Pooja Becs Corke Charlie Andrews Simon Hall Andy C Helen Waters Holly Emma Ashbrook Gary B Steve Corfield Nickki Collins Sarah Pego Salvador A. Patuel Simon Clayton James Nans Team Marek Samaj MicroLife Team Duncan Reid Alison McMahon Sarah T Each and every one of you who donated!
- 17. Your contribution did make a difference so we just wanted to say
- 18. Thank You.
- 19. nataliadobias.com|2014 Official video coverage: www.vimeo.com/99540331 Hotchillee official website: www.londres-paris.com UK Youth official website: www.ukyouth.org Microsoft L2P2014 fundraising page: www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/microsoftuk For more information