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Johnnie and Alistair thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

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Alistair's family is affected by Parkinson's and Johnnie has a friend with Parkinson's and we are both passionate about raising money to find a cure. Some of you may know Eros, you might not. Eros Bresolin was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was 34.

Eros and many others like him need to get back what Parkinson's has taken away. Over the past five years Parkinson's has impacted every aspect of Eros' life - even sitting still is a challenge.

Fortunately, there is a ray of light on the horizon as scientists work to find a cure. Opportunities are constantly presenting themselves which have given Eros and others with Parkinson's Disease a real chance at casting this disease aside.

Here's the crunch research costs money. You have it, we want it.

We could simply ask you to give money to The Cure Parkinson's Trust, or Eros' organisation Pennies For Parkinson's but that would be too easy so we're upping the anti and asking you to sponsor John Norsworthy and Alistair Carley-Smith to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats. (Here's our route and where we'll be each day).

In case you didn't know, John has ankylosing spondylitis and was told in 1988 that he had 5 years left to walk (Bah!), so this isn't going to be easy for him. John's lucky, he's beating the condition he has, Eros isn't. Thankfully Alistair is also taking on this long, long ride and perhaps those miles won't seem quite so long with his excellent company and those triathlete legs.

Alistair and Johnnie both intend to study medicine and met whilst attending chemistry evening classes. Over a number of distracted conversations the idea of cycling the length of the UK to raise money for a cure for Parkinson's was born.

Please help us to help Eros and others with Parkinson's Disease by sponsoring this cycle ride.

Go on, give a bit, it'll make you feel good. May your generosity lighten our loads and soothe our chaffed backsides

Personal endorsement of the research chosen by The Cure Parkinson's Trust
"One of the pioneering research projects funded by The Cure Parkinson's Trust is led by Professor Steven Gill, Consultant Neurosurgeon at Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. I've had the pleasure of working as a theatre assistant under Professor Gill on a number of occasions and can tell you that amongst the neurosurgeons at Frenchay, it is Professor Gill who is held in the very highest regard." - John Norsworthy

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good luck to both of you Donation by Mandy Luong 21/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Elizabeth 21/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If the event date is correct you are probably cycling as I sponsor you. Great cause - hope you have enjoyed the ride. Donation by Ana Kirby 21/08/08  

£20.00

Good luck both - excellent idea! Donation by Claire Huntley 20/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good effort! - I hope you enjoys some of it too! Donation by Hugo T 19/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck both Donation by Sue Child 19/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Sandra Haynes 19/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

looking forward to feeding you en route ! Donation by Leonie and Roger 19/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck friends of Eros! I hope you raise a fortune. Donation by Tiffany Pip Crawford 19/08/08  

£30.00

The very best of luck to you both Donation by The Smiths 18/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

As if all the study and ironman training was not enough to keep you busy! Good luck! Donation by Dane & Clare 18/08/08  

£50.00

Good luck and keep safe and well. Donation by Ann Winterborn 17/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

have a fabulous trip,keep safe and well done for fund raising for such a worthy cause Donation by ali smith 16/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

An extra fiver for wheelies all the way...... Donation by Vickpet 15/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Wishing you the very best of luck; will be following your progress with interest Donation by Judith (Mama 2!) 15/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You energetic buggers! Donation by Eric Franklin 14/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great effort but at least its down hill all the way! Donation by Chardy 14/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Ian and Paddy Strange 14/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck guys x Donation by Suzi, Fred and Josh 13/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good work chaps Donation by Ed 13/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

And to think it all started with a chopper! Donation by Juliette Norsworthy 13/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I have every faith in you, good luck Donation by Lulu Griffiths 13/08/08  

£50.00

You mad man. Wishing you lots of luck which is more than I'll be wishing Arsenal! Donation by Jane 13/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Mate, good luck and good speed. Awesome work. Donation by Jon W 13/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

what a great cause! we hope to be cheering you along the way and enjoy some of the great scenery Donation by jane carley-smith 13/08/08  

£50.00

cheesus chroist!! a righteous and brave mission mr norsworthy...best of luck Donation by pete rope 13/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Nick Tempest 13/08/08  

£20.00

go gadget go Donation by piers bowley 13/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

so does this mean you'll be needing those beans after all? Donation by Kay & Jonny 12/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Sheep's wool is great for blisters and chafing ;-) Donation by Pip 12/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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