Hi,
Over the last three weeks, quite a lot has happened concerning both money and miles on the journey to Honduras.
About two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to receive a £300 donation from a charitable trust, so thank you very much (if you're reading this)! There was also a family party in Coventry and a few family members have already donated money, which is great, and a big thank you if you are reading! I also had a donation from a family friend on Virgin Giving, so if you feel like it you could do the same here! http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SamNeill1
We've also done a lot of miles over the past three weeks. A lot has been done on the turbo trainer (indoor bike) because of the weather and not having much time to go out together. All five of us did go on a 15 mile ride a few weeks back which was great, and 75 miles to add on to the total.
Last Saturday, Jack and Luke did the Junior Great South Run (1.6 miles), and then on Sunday, Mum and I ran the ten mile Great South Run, and despite the wind (Ewan Thomas said it was the hardest one he's ever done!), we did in only six minutes slower than last year! It was a great day, but unfortunately I won't be able to do it next year as I'll be in Honduras...it's over to you Jack! :)
Today, we covered 100 miles! Dad, Jack and I rode 31.5 miles on our bikes, which was a great ride because it was a route we've never done before. Mum also went for a five mile run whilst we were at the cricket nets, which totalled to 99.5 miles. So, after tea, Mum did the last 0.5 miles on the turbo trainer (thanks!)
We now have a total of over 1400 miles, which is almost 27% of the total of 5265 miles.
This week, I got a letter from Castlepoint saying that I would be able to hold the event that I wanted to do there. At the end of May, we're going to cover the final 500 miles of the distance to Honduras on static bikes/turbo trainers at Castlepoint, so thanks very much to Castlepoint for letting me do this!
We spent Monday to Wednesday up in London, which was good fun. We stayed near Tower Bridge, and did loads of exciting things. We went on the London Eye, saw the Lion King Musical and watched the street performers in Covent Garden. It was a great few days and a shame to come home, but when we got home, I found out that I'd got my first university offer! Aston, which is going to be my back-up choice, have offered me a place (now just for the other four!)
If you're reading this and have got a bit of money lying around, please go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SamNeill1 and donate what ever you can, it would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for reading,
Sam :)
Amazing Sam!!!!
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