Joe's online raffle is now live...

To enter donate £2.00 to one of Joe's chosen charities and you can enter the raffle to win one the fantastic prize by entering your 'Just Giving' or charity receipt number. Just Click on the donate button, choose your charity and follow the on-screen instructions. The draw will be on the day of Joe’s paddle on the 23rd of September 2010 What could you win?

• SKINDOG surf lessons and SKINPUP t-shirt - provided by Ben SKINDOG Skinner, SKINDOG Surf School and SKINPUP Surfboards
• ITV's THE BILL Goodie bag - provided by actor Ben Richards who plays PC Nate Roberts
• RELENTLESS surfboard - signed by a UK Pro Surfer - provided by St Austell Brewery
• Corona Mountain Bike - provided by St Austell Brewery
• Endless Summer movie poster - signed by Robert August - provided by Robert August, Frame by Kernow Frames
• Snake Skateboard - provided by Ross Kernow Skate
• HANDSTAND appeal limited rugby shirt signed by Phil Vickery and Team photo a one off Prize

Peddle power for Cornish toddler Joe Way...

Andrew Miners, of Helston, Lee Bradley from Wadebridge and Bodmin's Mike Fitzpatrick, are to cycle from Land's End to John o' Groats and back again over 10 days which will total around 1800 miles in June to raise money to help build Cornwall's first hospice for children, through the Precious Lives Appeal.

Their aim is to make at least £20,000 through sponsorship and donations.

The ride was Andrew's idea; he works for Cornwall Council, based at Scorrier, and said the inspiration came from travelling around Cornwall.

"I saw all the stories about the hospice," he said "My wife Lorraine and I have two children (of 5 and 3) and I saw what people were doing and it brings a lump to my throat. I threw down the gauntlet, and I said ' let's do it'."

Mike, who works for Travis Perkins Builders in Wadebridge, became involved when his partner, Carrie Stone, who works for A Plant in Bodmin, heard about Andrew's bid. "I was 'volunteered' by my partner," he quipped. "I thought it was a good idea."

The three lads are joining the ranks of the rare groups of people who not only cycle from one end of the UK to the other but back again.

Andrew also came across the story of Joe Way who died in May 2008 after battling against a rear reaction to medication called Steven Johnson Syndrome.

Matt Way Joe’s Dad said “It was great to get the call from Andrew we are so amazed by how people have been touched by Joe’s and other family’s stories. Although it’s too late for Joe we know how vital the hospice is not just for Cornish families but for families to also come from out of the county to experience Cornwall, the generosity of Cornish people and enjoy happy times before the inevitable happens”.

Joe’s web and media team will be getting the message out about the huge effort the lads are making.

“I was moved by Joe’s story as were the rest of the lads doing the ride, the struggle that he endured touched a nerve in all of us and made us realise that by completing this event would, in some small way help all those children and parents in Cornwall who face the anguish of having a seriously ill child. Its good to see something as positive coming from their tragic loss, and to this end Joe wont be far from peoples thoughts “

Anyone who can donate can visit www.thereandback2010.weebly.com where Andrew will be writing a daily blog to read Joe’s story follow the link on the website

 

Slimming world...

Another fantastic funding raising event took place at The Green Lawns Hotel, Falmouth raising approximately £700 for the Children’s Hospice South West.

Slimming World members from Falmouth, Camborne, Redruth, Mount Hawke, Truro and the Joe Way Appeal family and supporters had a fantastic Charity Ball to raise money towards the Children’s Hospice South West Appeal adding to the £3200 already raised over the last 15 months.

Matt Way Joe’s Dad said “It was a great night and we cannot thank everyone enough who turned up, the acts and those who organised the evening”

The entertainment started off with Cornish comedy act Jack Glanville who had everyone aching with laughter Jack was followed by the South West’s leading music act Rock the Party who also perform as the peoples String foundation both acts gave there time for free to support Joe’s story.

To see the P.S.F go to www.myspace.com/thepeoplesstringfoundation there new album is also available to download on iTunes. Another project may be announced soon with the band and team Joe so watch this space