Feb 2016 Simon Lake tackles the Millenium Dome

Tue, Feb 23rd 2016 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

as a 60th Birthday challenge & fundraiser


Assistant Governor of D1080 Simon Lake decided to celebrate his 60th Birthday by challenging himself to walk the Millenium Dome.

He would like to send a huge thank you to all Rotarians, friends and family who have so generously sponsored his walk over the O2 Dome.

"It was a lovely day for it and all the more enjoyable for joining up with the East Anglian E-club."

"I have so far raised £1,124.46 from donations online (including gift aid of £901.96 on Just Giving and £122.50 on Virgin Giving) and £100 donated by Royston Club. 

I am still open for further donations either on

Just Giving (split between The Roll Out the Barrel Trust and End Polio Now)
http://www.justgiving.com/owner-email/pleasesponsor/SIMON-LAKE4

Or

on Virgin Giving (for End Polio Now) http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/SimonLake3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIMON !!

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