Hi
Chain of Hope Jamaica, through Bustamante Children’s Hospital, has now carried out the 7 heart surgeries that we raised the money for through our little bike ride, and Dr Little, the cardiac surgeon who carried out the surgeries, collected handwritten letters from the parents of the children, as well as taking a collection of photos – as a token of thanks to you all for your generosity and kindness.
Words can’t get close to what this says, so I’ll leave it to the presentation.
Al
Thursday, 7 October 2010
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Diageo LAC Newsletter
Sunday, 5 September 2010
Videos
Hi
I'm still trying to get some video footage of the ride up on the Blog but have been faced with various techical difficulties doing so. The fact of the matter is that it's probably down to a complete lack of talent on my part!
With cameraman William on board throughout the ride we have ended up with a fantastic DVD from SportsMax which is beautifully edited and put to music etc. However, it's too big to upload to the blog and I do not have the wherewithall to edit it down.
I'm off to seek some assistance!
Cheers Gordon
I'm still trying to get some video footage of the ride up on the Blog but have been faced with various techical difficulties doing so. The fact of the matter is that it's probably down to a complete lack of talent on my part!
With cameraman William on board throughout the ride we have ended up with a fantastic DVD from SportsMax which is beautifully edited and put to music etc. However, it's too big to upload to the blog and I do not have the wherewithall to edit it down.
I'm off to seek some assistance!
Cheers Gordon
Friday, 27 August 2010
Radio Interview
Al was interviewed on Power 106FM at 7:15 this morning, he came over really well - I think he's getting the hang of this celebrity business now!
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Vaughn's Message
Just digging back through my e-mails I found this from Vaughn who unfortunately had to drop out after 235 miles, it was such a shame that he was there to the end!
A big congratulations to the team that made it around the Island. Al, attacking the climbs like there was no tomorrow, Gordon for the steady pace you put in and Mavin, for keeping it all together to the end. To the riders that started with us and joined us along the way, your support (and drafting) made a huge difference, thank you for believing in us and being there when we certainly needed you. Cutters, Fresh vibes, Endurance, Portland, May Pen and more, to see the effort from the entire cycling community pushed us further.
The support crew from Red Stripe, what a job! In all my years of experience, this support team has to be one of the best I've ever experienced, they got A's all around. They did a magnificent job in taking care of us all the way around... Intersections, traffic lights, night, day, every step of the way... We never felt alone. Great job Nick and the entire support crew, I'll be calling on you guys in the future :-)
To the sponsors, the bold step to support us and help us meet the target, we appreciate it. Thanks for your donation, from sandwiches from Margaritaville and Sandals to Powerade and Wata from Wisynco and the many others that contributed cash and kind. A special thank you to my sponsors, Paramount Trading and Cycle City Fitness for helping me to get that far. My parents who came out to meet us in St. Mary and my family visiting on vacation, taking the time out to train with me and friends that supported my all the way, 100% respects!!
My only regret was not being able to finish but it was an honor for me start the journey with an amazing crew, Al, Gordon, David, Mavin, Paul and Orane. Thank you guys, I will cherish my 235 miles for a lifetime.
Cheers!!
Vaughn Phang
Jamaica Cycling Federation
A big congratulations to the team that made it around the Island. Al, attacking the climbs like there was no tomorrow, Gordon for the steady pace you put in and Mavin, for keeping it all together to the end. To the riders that started with us and joined us along the way, your support (and drafting) made a huge difference, thank you for believing in us and being there when we certainly needed you. Cutters, Fresh vibes, Endurance, Portland, May Pen and more, to see the effort from the entire cycling community pushed us further.
The support crew from Red Stripe, what a job! In all my years of experience, this support team has to be one of the best I've ever experienced, they got A's all around. They did a magnificent job in taking care of us all the way around... Intersections, traffic lights, night, day, every step of the way... We never felt alone. Great job Nick and the entire support crew, I'll be calling on you guys in the future :-)
To the sponsors, the bold step to support us and help us meet the target, we appreciate it. Thanks for your donation, from sandwiches from Margaritaville and Sandals to Powerade and Wata from Wisynco and the many others that contributed cash and kind. A special thank you to my sponsors, Paramount Trading and Cycle City Fitness for helping me to get that far. My parents who came out to meet us in St. Mary and my family visiting on vacation, taking the time out to train with me and friends that supported my all the way, 100% respects!!
My only regret was not being able to finish but it was an honor for me start the journey with an amazing crew, Al, Gordon, David, Mavin, Paul and Orane. Thank you guys, I will cherish my 235 miles for a lifetime.
Cheers!!
Vaughn Phang
Jamaica Cycling Federation
Cutters Cycling Club
This morning, Al and I joined the Cutters Cycling Club for their Thursday morning ride. We met at Sovereign Shopping Centre at 4:30am and did a 40-mile blast out to Port Royal and back. Al had to tun back early but I enjoyed the 2-abreast discipline of a proper club run, it reminded me of all those miles with Glasgow Nightingale and West Suffolk Wheelers.
It was great to see so many familiar faces as many of the people out had joined us for the first 100 miles of our ride.
I have taken my bike to bits and packed it in it's bag for the flight home tomorrow.
What a great holiday!
It was great to see so many familiar faces as many of the people out had joined us for the first 100 miles of our ride.
I have taken my bike to bits and packed it in it's bag for the flight home tomorrow.
What a great holiday!
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Back On Bikes!
After 1 week and 13 hours, Al and I got back on our bikes at 5:15am this morning and went for a 2-hour ride all round Kingston! It was great!
Al heard from Dr Sherard Little yesterday and two operations have been successfully carried out already and the children are at home recovering well. So, the money is being put to good use already folks!
We are still £5K short of our fundraising target, if you have not already donated then please see if there are any spare coins down the back of the sofa, any donation, however small, helps and will be very appreciated by the staff and patients at Bustamante Children's Hospital.
Many, many thanks.
Gordon
Al heard from Dr Sherard Little yesterday and two operations have been successfully carried out already and the children are at home recovering well. So, the money is being put to good use already folks!
We are still £5K short of our fundraising target, if you have not already donated then please see if there are any spare coins down the back of the sofa, any donation, however small, helps and will be very appreciated by the staff and patients at Bustamante Children's Hospital.
Many, many thanks.
Gordon
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