Cycling Palace to Palace for St Christopher's
Some of you will know me as Gary or Gareth but never Ronald (my official name)!!
From 10th to 14th September, I’ll be taking part in a 283-mile sponsored bike ride from Crystal Palace to the Palace of Versailles on behalf of St. Christopher’s Hospice to help raise funds for the amazing work they do to support people with life-limiting illnesses. In particular, I am doing this in memory of Walter, a very dear friend of 60 years to 3 school-friends who are doing this bike ride. Walter had an unusual form of prostate cancer and the team at St. Christopher’s was there to help him and his children through the final months of his life, initially with home visits and eventually inpatient palliative care prior to his death in December 2024. Extra touches, such as a small tub of luxury ice-cream, massages and tender personal care made such a difference to him, but such items would not be possible without the donations and fundraising which help provide compassionate and dignified care. Having spent his working life as a sound engineer in the music industry, Walter so enjoyed the visits from Sean, the music therapist, when they talked about their love of music and Walter was able to share personal stories about his time in music studios. Ask me about the time Walter helped save Lonnie Donegan’s life when he was working with Van Morrison! Apart from his family, the other passion in his life was Crystal Palace Football Club, a team that he had supported since 1964 and he was a long-time season ticket holder. As a life-long Palace fan, given their successes last season, it seems only appropriate to be cycling from 'Palace to Palace' in his memory.
With your help and donations, however small or large, I’m trying to raise £3,000. If you're a UK tax payer, please tick the box to add Gift Aid which will increase your donation by 25%.
Thank you in advance for your support.
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Received 5 donations
50% fundraising target
Fundraising target reached 100%
Thank you to my Sponsors
£100
Lois Martyn Zara Emilia Barmby
£55.12
Les Samuel
Best of luck and thank you for what you are doing in memory of Walter
£55.12
Amy Samuel
Thank you for doing this for Dad / Grandad Walter, from all of us x
£55.12
Anna Samuel
Thank you, Walter would be proud of you all x
£55.12
Sean Samuel
Good luck, Amigos! Dad would be so amazed and proud of you. We will be cheering you all on! Lucy & Sean
£55.12
Jean Lambert
£55.12
Catherine Wheare
What a brilliant thing to do! xx
£54.06
S.barot Consultancy Ltd
Boss Man, best wishes and keep up the good work!!
£53
Peter & Sally Shorney
Good luck Gary. Hope your legs keep up with your spirit. Best wishes.
£53
Stephen P
A great cause, Gary. Good luck and very best wishes.
£53
Sue Evans
This is a great mission you are doing. x
£53
Karen And Cliff
Nice one Gary !! Xx
£53
Stuart Newman
Best of luck
£53
Gary Varnava
Well done Gary Great cause!
£52
Dominic Griffiths
Good luck!
£52
Linda Warr
Go Gary! So proud of you. Walter was lucky to have such a great friend and you were too.. Bonnie chance!
£52
Alan Hunt
Good Luck - just donatef
£50
Anonymous
Praying for God's strength to see you through this epic challenge!
£50
Rebecca Davidson
Good luck Gary - a heroic effort in Walter's name. Look after each other xx
£42.40
Philip
Good luck and enjoy the ride
£40
Alex & Russell Johnstone
Best of luck! Hope the ride goes smoothly.
£35
Louise Pollard
£31.80
Anonymous
Gary, Hope your event goes well on the day. Very decent of you to help those less fortunate & in need. N
£31.80
Natasha Mole
good luck uncle gary
£30.74
Anne Clarke
£30.74
Ronald Gary Hunt
£30.74
Marianna Berzi
You can do it!!
£30.74
Martin Howell
With best wishes. Hope you reach your target.
£30.74
Grace
You three are fantastic! All the best, Grace x
£30.74
Farkhondeh Smith
Thank you for all your help and support. It is a really good cause. Please keep safe. Lots of love. Fari ❤️ ❤️
£30.74
Martin Goffe
A special good luck to your legs, Gary.
£30.74
Jerome Monahan
Alez
£30.74
Maria Evans
Good luck Gary !
£30.74
Sue Hunt
Good luck Gary!
£30.74
Clare & Robert
All the very best, Gary!
£30
Ann And Michael
Good luck Gary. You can do it!!
£29
Fred And Annie
Well done Gary
£29
Hazel Payne
Great cause!
£26.50
Philipa
Good luck Gary and pals. Such a great cause. P xx
£26.50
Sarah Goudge
£21.20
Brenda La Mothe
£21.20
Colin Geddes
Enjoy the bike ride and best of luck Gareth
£21.20
Steve & Sigi
There’s a cold glass of rosé waiting at Bruno’s when you finish!
£21.20
Ali Moore Harper
Hey Gareth, brilliant effort, I'm sure you'll smash it.
£21.20
Sue Lock
£20
Tom
Good luck!
£20
Adam Samuel
Remembering Uncle Walter with love. Thank you, Gar,y for your effort and dedication. This is a wonderful way to honour him and support St Christopher’s
£20
Gui Machado
Good luck Gary! I'm sure the ride will be thrilling and for a great cause.
£20
Edgar Thomas
£15.90
Tom Samuel
Good effort Gary.
£10.60
Emma H
Best of luck!!
£10.60
Shaun Condon
Better man than I am, Gary. Up the Palace(s).
£10.60
James Millar
Good Luck Gary!!!!
£10.60
Martin Heavens
Amazing effort! Hope the training is going well! Martin, Toby and Esme
£10.60
Erik Staveren
Fantastic Gary .
£10
Assel
Good luck!
£10
Anika
Wishing you best of luck!
£10
Emma And Jerry Barton
Amazing! Good luck and enjoy xx
£10
Andre Carraud
Very proud of you Gary and wishing you and the Three Omigos a safe, fun and successful trip to Versaille Palace.
£10
Peter Barron
£10
Anonymous
£5.30
The cycling Barmby’s support this mission !