A word from the Vine Trust...
Stewart is fundraising in of aid Vine Trust's Jubilee Hope Medical Programme on Lake Victoria, Tanzania.
Jubilee Hope Medical Expeditions enable volunteers to make a real and lasting difference to communities living on the islands and shore of Lake Victoria. Working in partnership with our in-country clinical team, volunteers provide primary healthcare services to communities living in severe poverty, aboard our fully-equipped medical vessel, Jubilee Hope. Vine Trust Medical Expeditions provide free, life-changing clinical testing, treatment and education to communities who would otherwise have little or no access to basic healthcare.
Donations made through this page will contribute towards the maintenance and development of the Jubilee Hope Medical Programme.
Many thanks for supporting Vine Trust – together we are helping to support vulnerable communities through effective and sustainable development.
Please note: Vine Trust does not accept responsibility for the fundraising activities of persons fundraising in aid of their expedition or the Trust. Any views expressed on this page are solely those of the named fundraiser and/or their donors, not Vine Trust.
Fundraising Activity
Stewart McLean and Gavin Matthews are hoping to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise funds for Vine Trust. They plan to set off from Lands End on Thursday 21st August to complete a twelve stage challenge spanning the length of the country.
They are fundraising in memory of Stewart’s wife, Julia, a member of the Vine Trust board and a much-loved and admired volunteer. Julia had worked aboard the Jubilee Hope medical ship three times and had planned two further trips in 2025 before she was killed in a paddle boarding accident in May 2024.
The money raised will be split equally between the Vine Trust's medical work in Tanzania and the grant fund set up in Julia’s name to support medical, dental, nursing and midwifery students working with the Vine Trust.
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Anonymous donated £100.00
outstanding effort by all of you especially with the unfortunate break for stewart. sending love and support to you all for the final push.
Craig Scott donated £100.00
Keep it going guys, the pain will be worth it!
Lindsey Bailie donated £100.00
Keep Going Boys! Mark & Lindsey
Linda Macdonald donated £100.00
Such a fitting way to honour Julia's memory - her infectious energy and passion for life, and her selfless desire to share her skills and talents with those so desperately in need of medical care. I hope this fundraiser helps many others follow in her footsteps. I'm loving the videos, Stewart and Gavin, so entertaining! 😁 I look forward to the Scottish updates.
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You are all doing a great job keep up the good work.
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Go Gavster and Stewart
Alison Cameron donated to this page.
Well done to you both - amazing achievement for Julia and the Vine Trust - Alison & Alastair x
Cat Grant donated to this page.
Keep going Stewart and Gavin! An incredible effort in memory of a very special woman. Love Darren, Cat and your big fans Isla, Rosie and Phoebe
Morven Wraight donated to this page.
Strong work!!
Anonymous donated £25.00
I knew Julia as my appraiser. It was such a shock to hear about her tragic death. Wish you all the best for your cycle journey . Only too glad to give a donation to the charity
Gordon Fletcher donated £100.00
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Gordon Fletcher donated £100.00
Very well done Stewart & Gavin. Gordon & Heather
Richard Dowling donated £50.00
Best of luck with this great challenge
Jill Blakeley donated £10.00
My deepest condolences 🙏 wishing you every good wish for your continued efforts on behalf of Julia. My thoughts are with you and all the team .
Anonymous donated £5.00
From Norman @ Newton Trailer Centre…thanks for sthe coffee stop Norman and your kind donation!
Natalie Reid donated £20.00
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Charles Young donated £100.00
Well done. Great cause. Charles and Karen.
Jane McCormick donated to this page.
Wishing Stewart, Gavin and support team all the best as you complete this amazing challenge in memory of Julia and fundraising for the great work of the Vine Trust in Tanzania. We're enjoying hearing your updates.
S A McCaughey donated £100.00
You guys are doing amazing! Loving the daily update videos and what an incredible amount of money raised! Simon & Susan
Robert Miller donated £20.00
It's a wonderful thing you ae doing guys Good luck. Robert and Maggie Miller
Andy Bannister donated £20.00
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Gary Ritchardson donated £100.00
Well done to you both. Thinking of you hope the 2nd half of the trip goes smoothly. X
Amy Kalman donated to this page.
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Sandra Black donated £20.00
Well done! Lots of love from Ian and Sandra
D SMITH donated £50.00
Good luck Stewart and Gavin. A tough challenge but we know you’ll smash it!
Rachel Wallace donated £50.00
Good luck Stewart , not that you need it!
Ian Gall donated £100.00
I'm in awe of you guys. Great effort for a great cause 👏 🚴❤️🙏
Maddie Matthews donated £50.00
You guys are doing so well!!! Keep it going 🚲
Richard Cranney donated £100.00
With love. Lynne & Richie
S J Collins donated £20.00
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Brian Teven donated £20.00
Safe cycling guys..
A M Brooks donated £25.00
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Scott Glover donated £20.00
Unbelievable guys!!!
Scott Glover donated £20.00
Unbelievable lads, smashing it😎👍
Tracey Temple donated £20.00
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Mark Gordon donated £100.00
A very worthy organisation and in memory of an amazing lady
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Good luck
Pamela Kidd donated £50.00
Fantastic challenge to undertake with such a meaningful cause. Hope you’re surviving in the saddle and enjoying the journey.
Paul Jeffers donated £250.00
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Paul Jeffers donated to this page.
A long road and a great way to remember and highlight the work of vinetrust.
Claire Bawn donated to this page.
Well done guys. We are so grateful for all you are doing to support the work in Tanzania, in memory of Julia
A McCully donated £50.00
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From Miriam, who we met in cullompton at our coffee break today! Thank you!!
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KATHARINE SWAN donated £100.00
All the best Stewart for your epic cycle in memory of Julia, a dear friend and for vine trust that she was so passionate about.
Ian Gourlay donated £50.00
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Gillian Scott donated £50.00
Good luck on your ride. It is lovely to remember and celebrate Julia's life this way.
Steve & Linda Annandale donated £100.00
Good luck mate and stay safe.See you next week.
Graeme Gunn donated £25.00
Impressed at what you're doing. Will keep praying for you
Lois Welsh donated to this page.
Every blessing for this most worthy of endeavours. Love Lois & Craig x
Simon Wenham donated £50.00
Wishing you both the very best for the journey! Gavin - I think you should do the last 100 miles on a BMX!
Steven Elliott donated £100.00
Good luck guys, looking forward to joining you on Perth to Aviemore leg. Not a day goes by at the surgery without a wee reminder of Julia and her dedication to the practice and our patients. She would be so proud of you. Love The Elliotts x
Gillian Lennox donated £50.00
Keep up the good work! Very well done to you both. Gillian
Mrs S O’Hara donated to this page.
Every Blessing
Joanne Campbell donated £20.00
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Alan Boyd donated £50.00
Sorry can’t join you but I need a holiday.
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Zoe Robertson donated £50.00
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Such a worthy cause!
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Praying for strength and safety on your long journey
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Take care and stay strong
Martin Leckie donated £100.00
What an amazing journey to undertake for such a great cause. Every blessing guys!
Victoria Graham donated £100.00
Great work Stewart and Gavin!! Praying for safe travels and looking forward to the video updates!! Love, Andrew,Tori,Emily,Harry and Audrey!x
Pauline f Carson donated £250.00
Well done Stewart and Gavin , in memory of beautiful Julia , and the vibrant and compassionate person she was x
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God bless
Adam Scrimgeour donated £20.00
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Annie O'Hara donated to this page.
Every blessing for this venture
Neil Sandison donated to this page.
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David Mcilroy donated £20.00
Keep it going Gavin & Stewart. Brilliant effort. David & Janet
Victoria McLean donated £20.00
Good luck and best wishes for your journey 🚲🚲
A J Hadden donated £20.00
We feel so lucky and privileged to have met you both on the King Harry Ferry this morning. What an amazing pair you are! We wish you all the luck in the world with your cycle ride and fund raising. Take care Stewart and Gavin. Anita and Rob (Hadden) xx
Hazel Oates donated to this page.
An incredible journey to remember a wonderful woman. Wishing you all the best for the coming days. Hazel and Peter
Darren shadbolt donated £10.00
Enjoy the ride! Fantastic achievement
S M Brodie donated £20.00
Good luck with the cycling adventure Stewart, we hope you raise lots of cash! Xx
Anonymous donated to this page.
Good luck. As Billy Connolly said 'cycling is easy, heid down, backside up and pedal!
Nat England donated to this page.
Wishing you all the luck and safe travels! Lots of love Nat, Darren, Jackson and ollie xxx
S V Hunter donated to this page.
Good luck to both of you cycling in Julia’s memory x
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Alana Morrison donated £20.00
Safe cycling Stewart! We hope the weather is kind to you! From NZ x
Lesley Hall donated £100.00
Great cause and in memory of an amazing woman - my wonderful Jubilee Hope roomie!
Andrea McCully donated to this page.
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J Maclean donated £20.00
Have a great ride
M Kirkwood donated £25.00
Safe cycling both of you! All the best.
Jemma McIntosh donated to this page.
Such an amazing thing you are doing! Massive good luck to you both!
Neil Mcleod donated to this page.
Great effort guys. Wonderful way to remember Julia and support a worthy charity Neil an Audrey
Anonymous donated to this page.
Wishing you guys the best of luck on the ride! An amazing tribute in the memory of a wonderful lady and all the amazing work the Vine Trust does. Take care and enjoy!
Fiona Brinklow donated to this page.
Prayers for no punctures or saddle sores. You are amazing x
Peter Southgate donated £250.00
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Fantastic effort guys. All the best for your journey
David Pitts donated to this page.
Good luck to both of u. Be safe and see u in Aviemore for the hard bit.
Anonymous donated to this page.
Stewart and Gavin, we are thinking of you and praying for a fantastic, safe and blessed cycle. This is a wonderful tribute to our beloved friend Julia. God bless, Stan and Clare Craig
Mrs Glover donated to this page.
Safe travels, looking forward to tracking your journey. Well done raising an incredible amount for this special cause ❤️
Mrs Ann McLean donated to this page.
Stewart , praying for you each day as you complete this onerous journey for an amazing cause.
Elspeth Burrows donated to this page.
Wishing you and Gavin all the very best for this amazing LEJOG challenge! Ronnie & Elspeth
Duncan Cuthill donated £100.00
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Duncan Foster donated to this page.
Hope the weather's kind for you...Well done for doing this...
Alexander West donated to this page.
All the very best Stewart and Gavin! What a wonderful thing to do in memory of an amazing lady! With our love, Sandy and Elizabeth.
Elaine Wylie donated to this page.
Go for it Stewart and Gavin! May a fair wind follow you on your journey.
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Well done Stewart. Julia was a lovely person. What a great tribute to her.
Amy Brown donated to this page.
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J D Estill donated £50.00
Well done Stewart Jim E
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We are so impressed by this remarkable challenge in memory of a very special person,and also happy to support Vine Trust. We shall be thinking of you as you journey the length of G.B
Ishbel Gallardo donated to this page.
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Elizabeth Oliver donated to this page.
All the very best for your fundraising trip. Greer and John
Stuart Murchie donated to this page.
Will be thinking of you Stewart. Safe riding. From the Murchies.
Martin Everett donated £20.00
Have a safe and enjoyable journey Martin & Elspeth
Gillian Milne donated £20.00
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Anonymous donated to this page.
A lovely tribute for a beautiful woman. Hope you have good weather for cycling and enjoy the trip. All the best Gill & Andy
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Gemma Simpson donated £30.00
Enjoy the ride, rest well when you can!
Susan Walker donated £10.00
I knew Julia at QUB and was sorry to hear of her death. Good luck with the cycle. May the weather be kind
Heather King donated to this page.
Amazing cause, wishing you both the best! 🚲🚲
J Morrison donated £100.00
All the very best for the challenge ahead. Looking forward to catching up with you on the 30th.
Gordon Kenney donated to this page.
Praying for you both as you undertake this epic cycle!
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Wai hung Shek donated £100.00
All the best Stewart and Gavin safe travels looking forward to following yous on your journey. Jason and Ashley
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Ailsa Howden donated £30.00
Good luck Stewart! You’re an absolute inspiration. Wishing you all the best - you’ll smash it.
M A Corrigall donated to this page.
Good luck! 🍀
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dugald campbell donated £100.00
Go Stewart and Gavin. Great cause.
Shauni Arnott donated £40.00
Best of luck! Xx
Sam foyle donated £100.00
Good luck! A great cause. Hope it goes well.
Grahame Hay donated to this page.
Stewart, best of luck and wishing you good weather and tail winds all the way.
Christina Hay donated £100.00
The Lord bless you and keep you all. John & Yvonne
William McTaggart donated £100.00
Praying for you all daily.
Anonymous donated to this page.
God bless and safe journey!
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Best wishes for the challenge and celebrating Julia and the positive impact she had on the world
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Proud of you Dad! Be kind to Gavin! Xxx
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Mary E Kenney donated £20.00
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Norma Wardrop donated to this page.
What a challenge, but a great cause on behalf of a much missed friend of so many.
G J Mackay donated to this page.
Go for it guys…all strength to you!
Sarah Faherty donated £100.00
Safe cycling Sarah & Ray
William McLaren donated £25.00
All the best to you both.
Miranda Paterson donated £25.00
Good Luck!
Johnstone A McLean donated £10.00
Safe journey.We will be praying for your safety. Robert and Ema
Karena Jarvie donated £20.00
Your fund raising will help so many people. Hope the cycle goes well
Rachel Davies-Coleman donated £30.00
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Shiona McLean donated £100.00
Wishing you both a safe journey. Worthy cause in memory of our beautiful Julia. Love Shiona & Chris
JANET MACSWEEN donated £20.00
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Noirin Carey donated £50.00
Best of luck, Stewart and Gavin. Love from Danny and Noirin.
Anonymous donated to this page.
Hoping the cycle goes well Stewart. Will look out for you as you pass through Perthshire.
Ruth Rose donated to this page.
In memory of a lovely lady. Praying for good weather and safe travels. Ruth and Eric
Liz Hardy donated £50.00
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Anne Kirkwood donated to this page.
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Audrey Brookes-Smith donated £10.00
In memory of Julia my GP such a worthy cause.
Mary Simpson donated to this page.
May the wind be always at your back. Good luck to you both. You will smash this!
Susan Nash donated £50.00
All the best with your cycle, for a great cause, in memory of a great woman
Roberta Hewitt donated to this page.
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James D. Gill donated to this page.
What a wonderful thing to do. Safe and smooth travel and enjoy the challenge.
Anonymous donated to this page.
Good luck Stewart! Well done!
Nik Bethune donated £30.00
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Kenneth Scoular donated £50.00
Safe travelling boys, my nephew Alastair Scoular did that journey lat year in under five days. Hopefully you'll be taking time out to enjoy the scenery. BTW I had to look to find your link - enclose it on every posting. Best wishes, Ken
Annibale Coia donated £75.00
Good luck Stewart and Co. Wishing you fair winds and weather 🤞
William Anderson donated £50.00
Good luck with the journey. A great cause and a lovely thing to do in Julia’s memory. All the best from Anne & Willie
L Honeyman donated to this page.
Go for it, guys. Pedal like the wind! Great cause in memory of a lovely person.
Susan Robb donated £25.00
Good luck and safe journey
G IRVINE donated £250.00
All the best Stewart and Gavin on your epic journey. A great cause in memory of our beloved Julia, forever in our hearts. M f G.
Margaret Benson donated £50.00
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Richard Gibb donated £40.00
An amazing challenge for an amazing charity!
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Duncan Morrison donated £50.00
Hope you both have a blast. Great cause and see you on route.
Derek Dobbins donated £50.00
Good luck Stewart and Gavin. I hope the the tail winds help you on your way.
I S Cuthbertson donated £40.00
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I S Cuthbertson donated £40.00
What an epic bike ride. All the very best Stewart and Gavin. Thinking about you for your journey, Iain & Sheila 😀😀
Claire Stein donated £50.00
Good luck Stewart and Gavin! What an adventure! 🚵🏻♀️
David Masson donated £200.00
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C J Matthews donated £250.00
With our love and prayers and may God richly bless the work of the Vine Trust
C E GOULD donated £40.00
Hi Gavin, this is Cathy, your Mum's friend. What an amazing effort-well done to both.
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DAVID Wallace donated £100.00
Very happy to support an organisation that provides special care in remote communities . Julia’s memories live on through the cycling endeavours of Stewart and Gavin. Best wishes, David and Michelle
Dawn Anderson donated £20.00
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Michael Yarney donated £50.00
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Mark McCartney donated £100.00
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James OHara donated £50.00
Hoping and praying for you both as you undertake this amazing challenge!
Johnstone McLean donated £40.00
You can do it Stewart and Gavin. Well done. Joyce & Archie
Wendy Carney donated £10.00
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Johnstone McLean donated to this page.
Praying for safe travels for all of you. Julia would be so proud of you. Mum & Dad
Malcolm Scott donated £50.00
Take care, good luck.
Ruth Haxton donated £20.00
Hope all goes well.
Ross Jack donated £50.00
Good luck Stewart!
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J D Clark donated £100.00
"May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields."
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I Moore donated to this page.
Safe cycling
Diane White donated £40.00
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Diane White donated £40.00
Good luck with the challenge Stewart, your usual grit and determination will get you through it! 💪 🚴♂️
Garry Blair donated £50.00
What a great initiative and cause. Every blessing for this venture.
Lesley Porteous donated £50.00
Stewart and Gavin, a great endeavour in memory of a super lady. Have a blast on your adventure!
Karen Marshall donated £50.00
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Clifford Haxton donated £50.00
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L E Goodman donated to this page.
Stewart, you are doing a wonderful thing. God bless you.
Valerie Nelson donated £25.00
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Moira Corrigall donated to this page.
A lovely lady who we were privileged to know.
Claire Atkins donated £20.00
Good luck Stewart what an amazing challenge. Let me know if you are going via Bath and I’ll cheer you on!
Iain Welsh donated to this page.
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Lorna Sabbagh donated £50.00
Sending lots of encouragement your way.
Stephen Haig donated £100.00
Good luck Stewart, Steve & Angela
Ruth Bennett donated £30.00
Bon courage for the route - sorry to read of the loss of Julia.
MR JAMES G WYLIE donated £500.00
All the very best - a wonderful effort in memory of a wonderful person - and for a great cause! Jim & Maureen
Jan Cooper donated £50.00
Good luck for LEJOG in August. Happy training & the actual cycle. I know you guys can do it 💪🏻 Go smash it!
Audrey Rosenbaum donated £25.00
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A J Pollard donated £15.00
Good luck Stewart and blessings to both of you.
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Michelle Allan donated to this page.
Good luck! If you need anything whilst passing by Kinross area, let me know, we've had a few LEJOGers for food! Great effort for a very worthy cause
Ben McIntyre donated £100.00
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Chelsea Cahill donated £15.00
Total inspiration guys. Good luck and I'll pray for good weather for you both. X
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Andrew Strachan donated to this page.
With Julia at the forefront of our thoughts, we'll be cheering you both on at the sidelines with all our love ...and promises of 'Deep Heat'. Andy & Morna xxx
Jennifer Lee donated £20.00
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An epic challenge which we know you will smash! In honour of the loveliest girl.
Anne McCully donated £30.00
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Alison Gardner donated £50.00
Wishing you all the best in your journey to raise funds in memory of a wonderful lady. Alison & Campbell xx
William McTaggart donated £100.00
In memory of a great lady.
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Hilda Patterson donated to this page.
What an amazing challenge. A wonderful effort to raise funds for this amazing charity that was so dear to Julia’s heart. Turn legs turn, let your suspension be soft and forgiving and your navigation sure and steadfast. Hope the weather is kind to you All the best for your cycle.
Catherine E Morris donated to this page.
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm on your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
David Watt donated to this page.
Wishing you safe travels with healthy legs and soft saddles. What a fantastic cause in Julia’s memory. Thinking of you both.
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Lindsay Honeyman donated to this page.
Great cause and a fitting way to honour Julia's life and legacy. Enjoy the cycling and wishing you zero bike malfunctions. 😊
Christine Cormack donated to this page.
Good luck with your challenge in aid of a worthwhile charity that is close to all your hearts xx
Rachael Dinsmore donated £20.00
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Victoria Aitken donated to this page.
All the best Stewart and Gavin. This is absolutely Beautiful Stewart, in honour of your amazing wife 🥰 lots of love John and Vicky xx
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Ralph Mercer donated to this page.
A great adventure and a great cause! All the very best!
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I know you will smash it!!
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Good luck Stewart to you and Gavin on your LEJOG adventure, Julie would be so proud of you !