Boards cycle against cancer

bcmf

Monday 28th October

Lambretta wrote: »

Three questions guys,


1.Where do you make an online donation
2.Can you bring cash along on the day to donate
3.There are two or three of us that would like to join in on this cycle if that's ok.

Thanks,
Lambretta

1. http://www.mycharity.ie/event/padraig_oconaills_event
2 I think it would be preferable to just donate online to keep it simple
3 Yep the more the better

Beasty

bcmf wrote: »

2 I think it would be preferable to just donate online to keep it simple

Agreed, but we will try and sort something out for anyone that does want to throw anything into the pot on the day

RacoonQueen

Would have liked to do this but have other commitments that day. Damn cross country running.
Have fun folks, is there anywhere people can donate even if not doing the spin?

bcmf

Monday 28th October

bcmf wrote: »

1. http://www.mycharity.ie/event/padraig_oconaills_event

^^^^^^^^

RacoonQueen wrote: »

is there anywhere people can donate even if not doing the spin?

RacoonQueen

bcmf wrote: »

^^^^^^^^

Doh, you'd think I'd read the whole of even the last page before posting

cdaly_

Monday 28th October

Yep. See two (or more) posts up.

Carpenter

LOL I wonder if I did it in fancy dress would I make any cash for the fund :D

le petit braquet

Carpenter wrote: »

LOL I wonder if I did it in fancy dress would I make any cash for the fund :D

Maybe if you did it IN a fancy dress:D

le petit braquet

The total raised has now gone just over four thousand euro. Thanks yet again for your amazing generosity and a particular thanks to those of you who have donated items of your own to auction for the cause.

I received a "thank you" email today from the Irish Hospice Foundation and I have replied as follows

It's thanks to the good folks on the Cycling discussion forum on Boards.ie that my fund raising has gone so well. I have terminal cancer and my original idea was to sell my cycling clothing and equipment and donate the proceeds to the both yourselves and the Cancer Society. Some people there who read my story, spontaneously decided to organise a charity cycle with contributions to the page, while other generously put up items of their own for sale with the proceeds to benefit the charities. The vast majority of these people do not know me personally, but I am deeply touched that they have raised so much through their compassion for a complete stranger. As I posted on the forum, Ireland is still a great country when people do things like this!

For my part I have been receiving top class attention from the home care unit In Blackrock Hospice. I'm sure you know it means such a lot to people in my position to maximise the time we can can spend with out families in the last months of life with the help that they provide. I know also that if I have to transfer to the hospice proper if my condition deteriorates too far for care at home, that I and my family will also receive the care and attention we need at that time.

I am just glad to be able to try and put something back to help the people who have helped me but it's the compassion of those on Boards.ie which really needs to be acknowledged.

Padraig

detones

Beasty wrote: »

Agreed, but we will try and sort something out for anyone that does want to throw anything into the pot on the day

Was there any more on this? I was talking to a few lads from my Club who were thinking of going but wanted to know about paying on the day. I guess it will take somebody to Volunteer to collect the cash.

le petit braquet

detones wrote: »

Was there any more on this? I was talking to a few lads from my Club who were thinking of going but wanted to know about paying on the day. I guess it will take somebody to Volunteer to collect the cash.

If it helps, a few of my family members are planning to come to the start at Dundrum to thank you guys and see you off. I am sure that they will be prepared to take charge of any donations that people want to make on the day. Also one of my sisters is hoping to join the cycle with her husband, ferry crossing from the UK permitting.

Padraig

jimm

Hope to be there for it on Sunday (head to toe in Boards Pink)

Padraig, you are in my family's thoughts and prayers.

ErinGoBrath

Myself and a couple of work colleagues of Padraig will also be taking part.

Well done on the OP for getting this organised.

Carpenter

I was up that way today and just so as all know the leaves are everywhere and very wet like (ice) but I am sure it is common this time of year .

Dermot Illogical

So...are we still encouraged to aim for a Jan & Klodi look on Sunday? And is the route doable on a 48x16? Are there any really steep bits?

CramCycle

Monday 28th October

Dermot Illogical wrote: »

So...are we still encouraged to aim for a Jan & Klodi look on Sunday? And is the route doable on a 48x16? Are there any really steep bits?

I will also be on a 48x16 so lets hope it is doable.
It has also occurred to me that I no longer have a boards jersey in Dublin so will have to come with other suitable attire as my jersey is in Wexford at the minute.

Wishbone Ash

Dermot Illogical wrote: »

...is the route doable on a 48x16?...

CramCycle wrote: »

I will also be on a 48x16 ....

Has it turned into a fixie outing? :eek:

(I'm still getting the hang of mine!)

Squidgy Black

Monday 28th October

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Has it turned into a fixie outing? :eek:

(I'm still getting the hang of mine!)

Hmm to do the 80km or so door to door on 48/17 or not......

Wishbone Ash

_Tyrrell_ wrote: »

Hmm to do the 80km or so door to door on 48/17 or not......

.....yea, you're right to be doubtful. It should be a 53.

bcmf

Monday 28th October

Lads.....none of this ss/fixie nonesense.

daragh_

bcmf wrote: »

Lads.....none of this ss/fixie nonesense.

Up until today that was my plan as well but I've managed to borrow a bike with actual gears. Luxury!

Squidgy Black

Monday 28th October

bcmf wrote: »

Lads.....none of this ss/fixie nonesense.

I'm definitely doing it now just to spite you.

daragh_ wrote: »

Up until today that was my plan as well but I've managed to borrow a bike with actual gears. Luxury!

I can use a Carrera TDF if needs be, but I'd have to swap over my pedals and set it up....

Plastik

48x16 or to us with gears 39x13. I don't know about you guys, but I quite like having my knees intact. Ye be crazy

Keep_Her_Lit

I hope to make it along to this very worthy event on Sunday.

Since I'm too tight to fork out for a Boards jersey, I'll attempt some "pinkness" by pinning the logo below to my regular jersey instead (full size image also attached, on the off chance that anyone else might like to use it).

Chin up, LPB!!

yop

Monday 28th October

Got the "Auction" jersey from _Tyrrell_, I will go out for a spin around Westport/Castlebar and wear it as I won't be able to drive up again on Sunday. Best of luck lads.

jimm

Keep_Her_Lit wrote: »

Since I'm too tight to fork out for a Boards jersey, I'll attempt some "pinkness" by pinning the logo below to my regular jersey instead (full size image also attached, on the off chance that anyone else might like to use it).

Nice!!

I have promised family/workmates that in return for some "moolah" for the fund, I will wear pink ribbons attached to various parts of me/bike/helmet/shoes, etc. Should match my pink cheeks on Sunday .

BTW. I'll be meeting the Northside group at the Phoenix Park.

Carpenter

Has anyone a boards top for sale size M
I will feel out of place without 1

daragh_

Carpenter wrote: »

Has anyone a boards top for sale size M
I will feel out of place without 1

I've a spare Medium you can borrow.

bcmf

Monday 28th October

Don't forget the clocks changing on Sunday.

thebouldwhacker

Keep_Her_Lit wrote: »

I hope to make it along to this very worthy event on Sunday.

Since I'm too tight to fork out for a Boards jersey, I'll attempt some "pinkness" by pinning the logo below to my regular jersey instead (full size image also attached, on the off chance that anyone else might like to use it).

Chin up, LPB!!

Thats some nice work there, pm sent.....