Carmarthen accountant Ann Thomas is counting down the days to a marathon international bike challenge.
Ann, senior consultant with Clay Shaw Butler chartered accountants and business consultants in Lammas Street, Carmarthen, has signed up for the Paris to Swansea charity bike ride in August.
“It’s the biggest physical test I’ve faced since climbing Kilimanjaro a few years back, but I’m looking forward to a great challenge,” said Ann, 37.
“At the front of my mind will be helping to raise loads of cash for charity and I will be riding for Maggie’s. They are a very worthwhile UK-wide charity with a new cancer centre in Swansea.
“The actual ride takes place between August 22-26 and will cover 320 miles. I will be joining a group of riders who hope to raise more than £80,000 for Maggie’s.”
Ann is already in training for the ride and is just over a quarter of the way towards reaching her individual target of raising £1,500.
“I’m a keen cyclist and I’ve taken part in what are described as ‘Sportif’ cycle ride events in the past. But the cycle rides I’ve taken part in are nothing compared to the scale of this ride from Paris.
“The hard training has started and there are a few aches and pains, but I hope to be fully geared-up for the event come August.
“The support I have had from work colleagues and clients has been immense and I am very grateful to everyone who has contributed to such a worthwhile cause.
“Meanwhile, I have set up a JustGiving website page which makes it easy for people to donate cash.
“Cycling from Paris to Swansea in four days is a challenge in itself but is nothing compared to the work Maggie’s does tirelessly from day to day, helping all affected by cancer, from sufferers, to their family and their friends. They provide exceptional support and help to all that need it.
“You will all no doubt have been touched by cancer in some way in your lives and can empathise with anyone that is currently dealing with or indeed has had to deal with cancer in the past. This cruel disease does not care whom it attacks and the fight to ease the pain it causes needs our support.”
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate.
JustGiving website –
http://www.justgiving.com/Ann-Thomas27
Or if you want to sponsor Ann directly, call her at Clay Shaw Butler on 01267 228 500
Email – [email protected]
The Clay Shaw Butler website is at –
http://www.clayshawbutler.com
