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Charles Vesey
Build Back Better & Fundraising for Down Syndrome Kerry
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Build Back Better & Fundraising for Down Syndrome Kerry

#ROKCC2024

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/CharlesVesey723

Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2022 - Down Syndrome Kerry

I'm doing Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2022 in July to fundraise for Down Syndrome Kerry. Your support would be very much appreciated.

  • 325 km Training Completed
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1,070.00

Target : € 1,000.00

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On July 2nd, 2022 I will be cycling the Ring of Kerry in support of Down Syndrome Kerry.

The day will also mark the 1-year anniversary of the cycling accident. This event motivates me to complete my journey to recovery.   A journey that many of you (family, friends, doctors and therapists) have played a part in.  Your support has meant so much!   The family and friends who helped care for, visited and gave me the support to get well each day.  The many doctors who treated my injuries and guided me through this ongoing journey.  The therapists who enabled the physical recovery necessary to get back on the bike.  Thank you all for your support.  Specific thanks to Dr Jack Rosenfeld my primary care doctor!  Doctors Garett Helber, Kevin Freedman and Mark Strauss all of Rothman Orthopedics who helped put me back together and get me back on the bike!  Doctors Keith Silverstein and Jonathan Scharf who gave me my smile back.  And Megan Conover L.Ac. and Melinda Schwartz L.Ac. at Healing Journey Acupuncture and Wellness.

To complete my journey, I'm taking part in Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, a 170 KM (107-mile) circular route in the South West of Ireland.

This iconic cycling event, now in its 40th year, takes place along one of the world’s most renowned touring routes, The Ring of Kerry.  The purpose of this event is to raise funds for national and local charities. Since the inaugural cycle back in 1982 this event has raised more than €17.4 million for charity.

Down Syndrome Kerry’s goal is to help people with Down Syndrome make their futures as bright and independent as possible by providing them with education, support and friendship every step of the way.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page.  I hope you can help by donating whatever you can. Simply click the Donate button.

All donations are processed securely and funds raised will go directly to Down Syndrome Kerry. You can also share my story with others using the Share options.

Many thanks! Charlie Vesey (husband, father, friend and patient)

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Supporters : 11

  • Online Donations €820.00
  • Offline Donations €250.00
  • Chris Negro

    24-06-2022
    €40.00

    Great to see you back to what you love. Enjoy the ride, the friends and the scenery. Best of luck Charlie!

  • Scott Gulian

    13-06-2022
    €100.00

    It’s been a long year and a difficult journey to get your body and mind prepared for this ride but your determination, perseverance and spirit have been inspirational to all of us Gook Luck Bro !!

  • Bob Begliomini

    13-06-2022
    €100.00
  • Anonymous

    26-05-2022
    €50.00

    Good luck!!!

  • Matt Mizak

    21-05-2022
    €50.00

    Good luck!

    Hi Matt, Thank you for you donation to Kerry Down Syndrome! You donation will help support activities for kids and families the charity supports. I thought this was a great charity. My good friend Charlie Touey’s son Declan has Downs Syndrome. Declan is a great kid and someone to love and cherish. Thanks for your support. Uncle Chuck.
    21-05-2022
  • Michael McCormick

    18-05-2022
    €100.00

    Outstanding!

    Hi Mike, Thank you so much for supporting Down Syndrome Kerry. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will help support activities for the kids and families this charity supports. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Next time I’m California! Chuck
    21-05-2022
  • Anonymous

    09-05-2022
    €50.00
  • Theresa Vesey

    08-05-2022
    €50.00
  • Nancy Vesey Mizak

    08-05-2022
    €30.00

    Best of luck to my brother who despite suffering through a near tragic bicycle accident has found the courage to ride again for such a worthy cause. We are so incredibly proud of you Charlie!

  • Colorcon Limited

    31-03-2022
    €250.00

    Good Luck Chuck. Enjoy the views - and the Guinness :o)

Recent Updates

Charles Vesey
20 Jun 2022

June 17, 2022: First ride down the jersey shore this year and since the accident. Beautiful day! Got off to an early start at 07:30. Rode from Sea Isle City to Cape May with several loops in between for a total of 71-miles. Looking to do one more ride before the ROKCC.

Charles Vesey
12 Jun 2022

June 11, 2022: Didn't go quite as far as i wanted to this weekend. Only 48-miles on the SRT again. Two more weeks of training rides. Need to up my game.

Charles Vesey
12 Jun 2022

June 4, 2022: Most challenging ride yet at 55-miles and 2600+ feet of elevation in Lancaster County, PA. Great training ride.

Charles Vesey
12 Jun 2022

May 29, 2022: Put in 44-miles on the Perkiomen/Schuykill River Trails today. Road the trail into Philly and the Schuykill River Park.

Charles Vesey
12 Jun 2022

May 21, 2022: Put 55-miles in this morning on River Road, Bucks County and the Delaware Raritan Canal Trial before it got too hot.

Charles Vesey
12 Jun 2022

May 13, 2022: Put in 33-miles on the Schuykill River Trail. Valley Forge to Manayunk.

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