Once again, I have a place on the Royal British Legions Pedal to Paris ride which takes place in September 2010, for which I have been training hard! Hundreds of cyclists will be taking part and raising funds for the Legion at the same time.

We will start from Greenwich, London on 2^nd September and finish 440km later at the Arc de Triomphe itself on 6^th September. It’s a long way, but I am keen to take up the challenge, especially for such a good cause.

Cycling an average of over 100km per day is just one side of the story – I know that I will be helping men and women who risked their lives in many conflicts, including Northern Ireland, the Gulf War, Bosnia and the Falklands. The Legion works hard supporting them, their dependents and families and, like all charities, they need every penny they can raise.

In the months leading up to the event, each cyclist has been asked to raise a minimum in sponsorship, but I will be trying to reach my personal target of £1500. I would greatly appreciate any contribution from you, no matter how small. To help you make a positive decision in sponsoring me, a web link that tells you about the work and services of The Legion can be viewed at www.britishlegion.org.uk.

To make a contribution, please visit my web page at www.justgiving.com/chris-pritchard58. Donating through this page is simple, quick and secure. It is the most efficient way to give – so every donation goes further – and if you are a UK tax payer and give Gift Aid consent, the charity will receive an extra 28% at no cost to you.

Thank you very much for considering my invitation. I hope that you will join me in supporting the work of The Royal British Legion by helping me raise sponsorship.

Best Regards,

Chris Pritchard

AVK|SEG (UK) Ltd

Managing Director