In 2013, I had a thought... and from a simple thought, I devised a plan. During my 14-month placement at Microsoft, I took on a 3 day challenge to cycle 330 miles from London to Paris. However, instead of doing it on my own and with no purpose, I wanted to take it one step further. Therefore, I decided to assemble a team of 4 enthusiasts and give our ride a purpose - to raise £14,000 for the UK Youth Charity. A simple idea suddenly transformed into an 8 month project - a cycling challenge that consisted of countless training miles, numerous fundraising and promotion activities, 200+ supporters and sponsors, senior leadership buy-in and one big accomplishment - £15,000 raised and 330 miles conquered in 3 days in sweat, tears, mud and with no injury. L2P2014 team: Sarah Lidington, James Griffin, George Moore & Natalia Dobias

2. We started back in January…

3. …with a vision
to tackle an enormous cycling challenge…
London
Paris
330 miles (520km) / 3 days

4. …and fundraise vital money for

5. So we started fundraising...
BAKE SALES ● GOLF DAY ● RAFFLE ● AUCTION

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7. So when it came to the D-Day, we were ready…
… or at least we thought!

8. We won’t lie, it was tough…

9. … muddy…

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… and often painful...

11. … but it was fun too!

12. As well as very empowering and rewarding.

13. And this is why it was all worth it:
We fundraised £15,058.25 for

14. We did our best…

15. But there are also the true angels to mention…

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Emily Evans
Lizzie Greenway
Doug
Damian Gallagher
Matt Farmer
Steven Mullaghan
JulietD
Sue and Lorraine
James, Emily &
Oscar
Catherine Townson
Al Robinson
Rob R
Rosie Carr
Tim & Sandy
Coveney
Nick Corrigan
lewith
Robin-Mark
Adrian Lidington
Chris Gale -
FusionIO
Tony K (friend of
your dad's)
Duncan M
Graham & Margaret
Curtis
Chris Owczarek
Anonymous
Neil K
Luke G. Whitehouse
Tracy Gillespie
Anonymous
Ray
Adrian & Bob (SVC)
Joseph Evans
Janet Smit
Gavin (SVC)
Amy Morris
Dan Chadwick
Toby Harper
Conrad
Su Brown
Chris Boonham
Natalie Comba
Paul A
Paul Beater
Charlotte Davies
James Connolly
Martin W
Sarah Bergg
Kelly
Adebimpe
John Gregson
Richard Lowe
Ana
Claire I
Angus F
Jane
Hani C
Junners
Jamilu Abubakar
Shaun
Anonymous
Jo Mabbitt
Graeme Horsfall
Gareth
Rachel Pulley
HTI Labs
The Team at Curo
Resourcing
Steve Wilson
Phil Hand
Ingrid Jack
Janice Ward
Rob N
Anonymous
Kerry H
Rebecca
Carl Bothma
Rachel Bull
Tracy Evans
Justin
Michelle Stephens
Imran
Kate and Carol
Bethan
LesleyK
Chris K
Chris Paul
45LKW
Brian Lidington
Dallas Lidington
Stuart Holbrook
LN
Dave Brown
All at number 61
Sally
Jason P
Pooja
Becs Corke
Charlie Andrews
Simon Hall
Andy C
Helen Waters
Holly
Emma Ashbrook
Gary B
Steve Corfield
Nickki Collins
Sarah Pego
Salvador A. Patuel
Simon Clayton
James Nan’s Team
Marek Samaj
MicroLife Team
Duncan Reid
Alison McMahon
Sarah T
Each and every one of you who donated!

17. Your contribution did make a difference…
… so we just wanted to say…

18. Thank You.

19. nataliadobias.com|2014
• Official video coverage: www.vimeo.com/99540331
• Hotchillee official website: www.londres-paris.com
• UK Youth official website: www.ukyouth.org
• Microsoft L2P2014 fundraising page: www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/microsoftuk
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