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Dear All

I am riding my bike round the world in memory of my school friend & best man Steve Buttery who passed away on 6- April- 09 after putting up a very brave fight against Pancreatic cancer

 Starting 4th June I will be attempting to ride my motorbike round the world. Following a similar route that Ewan McGregor & Charlie Boorman took on there Long Way Round tour. The challenge is to complete this 20,000mile adventure, starting from Stafford & arriving in New York 4 months later. The route will take me through France,Belgium,Germany,Czech Republic,Slovakia,Hungary,Romania,

Bulgaria,Turkey,Iran,Turkmenistan,Uzbekistan,Kyrgyzstan,Kazakhstan,

Russia,Mongolia,Siberia,Korea,South Korea,Canada,Alaska,America & home. I will be part of a team of 12 other riders with one support vehicle. I am currently preparing my bike for the trip & having training for mechanical repairs, Off road riding, First aid, etc, Upon arrival in New York (and after a small celebration) My bike will be be freighted and flown back to the UK. This will be a amazing experience please be part of it and help this very worthwhile charity

All of the costs for this trip have been paid for by myself. There can not be many families that are untouched by cancer. This charity works tirelessly to help the people with this terminal disease. Please help any money raised will go straight to the good work of the Charity.


So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks

Kevin Jones


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A very brave ride worthy of the donation Donation by Minnie 27/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Kev! and thanks for nudging me to go Donation by john hartland 18/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Its good to hear that you are back in one piece all safe and sound after that exhausting but no doubt envigourating trip of a lifetime Donation by Cynthia 21/10/09  

£20.00

That was a long hard ride but you made it to the end Congratulations on a job well done Donation by Bill & Barb 21/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations Kevin what a tremendous and exciting ride round the World. Pleased that you made it to the end in New York. Silvia & Grafton Johnson Donation by Silv & Graf 12/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done Kevin Donation by Pat & Rob Whiston 11/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

congratulations on completing your run! We enjoyed reading about your progress every day. Donation by noel almond 05/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done you've still got the get up and go in them old bones Mr J, pity I had to work while you had such fun! Nice to see you back on home ground. Donation by Richard Pilecki 02/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Just to say well done Kevin, or is that 'Indiana' Jones! Look forward to your safe return and the stories !! Donation by David Sammons 21/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by fiona round 13/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You have done the hard part with all its problems, now do the easy part with fun and enjoyment. Donation by Joyce`s Ladies Club Shrewsbury 31/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you are having a fantastic journey, best wishes, richard and julie williams Donation by julie williams 21/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Happy Travelling and be safe Donation by Susan and John Bangham 12/07/09  

£25.00

Have a good trip and keep safe Donation by Health Records Kidderminster General Hospital 12/07/09  

£25.00

Have a great journey. We wish you all the best keep safe Lots of Love Mum and Dad Werrett xx Donation by Jacqueline Jones 05/07/09  

£30.00

Enjoy all the way, Please keep safe. Look forward to your return and lots of tales told only the way you do. Steve would be proud of you as I am. Donation by Sandra Elcock 07/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a wonderful time and don,t fall off! Donation by Elaine & Paul Angel 05/06/09  

£25.00

I remember steve from school what a good cause best of luck on your trip come back safe Donation by Jill & Mike 03/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a great trip enjoy the experience & keep safe Donation by Gaynor & Ian 03/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Adv Car & Mcycle Driver, Welsh Mcycle Rally 1st, Malaga Mountain Rally.You have trained well. Now come home safe/smiling from the Ultimate Challenge. Donation by Mum & Dad Jones 01/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hope you have the 'Ride of your Life'! We''ll be with you all the way. Good luck, mate! Donation by Bob & Annette Allen 01/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Kevin enjoy your trip.A bit differant to the holidays you had with Steve as teenagers. Good luck, keep safe. Donation by Brenda Buttery 29/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

You've always been mad!!!! Don't change!!! Will keep in touch with Jackie. xx Donation by Julie & Gary Mayoh 28/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You must be mad.Look forward to having you back in one piece. Donation by Tony and Sue Jennings 23/05/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Kev, Good luck on your journey around the World , keep it between the ditches . I cannot beleive that there isn't any wooden cabinets on your bike Donation by John McStay 21/05/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Kevin 'don't forget your toothbrush' and the vaseline! Donation by David Hannah 21/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Kevin and have a fantastic time, take care and look forward to seeing you back at badminton in September. Donation by Fiona & Clive Russell 20/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I'm so envious Kevin good luck Donation by James Leeming 14/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with your journey, dad would be really honored that you dedicated your trip to his memory and a great cause. Have the time of your life. Donation by Carla Buttery(Steves daughter) 13/05/09  

£20.00

Good luck Kevin - What a lovely thing to do while helping others. All the best take care. Donation by Amanda Breeze (James lathams) 13/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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