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London-Paris 2014 Microsoft/UKYouth Cycling Challenge

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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 £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 - £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

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We started back in January…

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…with a vision

to tackle an enormous cycling challenge…

London

Paris

330 miles (520km) / 3 days

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…and fundraise vital money for

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So we started fundraising...BAKE SALES ● GOLF DAY ● RAFFLE ● AUCTION

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And we trained hard too!A

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May

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So when it came to the D-Day, we were ready…

… or at least we thought!

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We won’t lie, it was tough…

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… muddy…

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… and often painful...

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… but it was fun too!

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As well as very empowering and rewarding.

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And this is why it was all worth it:

We fundraised £15,058.25 for

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We did our best…

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But there are also the true angels to mention…

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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 Nan’s Team

Marek Samaj

MicroLife Team

Duncan Reid

Alison McMahon

Sarah T

Each and every one of you who donated!

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Your contribution did make a difference…

… so we just wanted to say…

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Thank You.

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014• 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

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