Ego has left the building
I was pounding the gym equipment last night and today am feeling a little sorry for myself.
When you get on the machines your mind tends to wander, and I think of all kinds of things. I mentally solve problems at work, or think what I could write here to encourage you to give a bit more cash for my chosen charities…
Money wise, so far we are in the mid-£400s or so. I confess, the motivation behind Wrynose or Bust initially was more about my ego than any desire to raise funds for charity, but now I’ve started this campaign the story has changed and the fund raising has become much more of an issue with me. If you could find a couple of quid to help out some very worthy charities, I would greatly appreciate the support.
So go on, pick a charity. I’ve got four to choose from and paying through the JustGiving system makes everything so easy. It’s also worth noting that if you are a taxpayer, JustGiving can reclaim Gift Aid on your behalf and pass it on to the charity. They take a commission for admin costs, but as an example, a £10 donation is worth £11.93 to the charity. I don’t think that is too bad at all.
A JustGiving donation also buys you the opportunity to abuse me. Money well spent, I’d say. Although some people have also been kind and encouraging:
‘Of course you can do it’, from Derek Hulse of Lancaster Rotary.
‘Going up in the post van was bad enough, so best of luck’, says Simon (presumably the local postie, bless him).
‘Allez! Allez!’ from Scott Dougall, an old work colleague who I haven’t seen in years.
‘Good luck – I hope you make it. The Lycra really suits you. (One of those statements is a bit of a fib)’, says Tony Wilkinson. ‘Damned cheek,’ says I.
I love the feedback – it’s strangely reassuring. Go on, chip in a quid and have your say – even if it’s only to tell me not to be daft.
