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<p><span style="color: #008000;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif';">In spite of global economic difficulties 2011</span> seen a turnout of 100 cyclists gathering a total in excess of <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">£7,050</strong> for Marie Curie. We are very thankful to all who have taken part and the evening do (80's theme) was definitely good craic.</span></span></span></span></span>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2012 beckons and we relish the challenge of again providing a fun day for an eclectic bunch of cyclists and associates to enjoy. </span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="color: blue; font-size: 8pt;">Thanks for visiting this fundraising page. </span><span style="color: lime; font-size: 8pt;">(Event Date: 18th June '11)</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: blue; font-size: 8pt;">In 2006, a motley crew of amateur cyclists set off from theGlenBarin Glenbush, near Loughgeil, to complete 100 miles around the Glens of Antrim in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Over £6,000 was raised. The organiser, Loughgeil man Francis “Fred” McIntyre, then left to make his fortune in the deserts of Saudi Arabia . </span></p>
<p><span style="color: blue; font-size: 8pt;">In 2007, the baton was passed to a few Glenravel lads who came up with the “FROG” (Fun Run Of the Glens). With a view to some fun, thecharity cycle included a evening of entertainment in the local parish hall which was hailed by all as an excellent day and night. In excess of £12,000 was raised, which has set the bar very high for 2008. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: blue; font-size: 8pt;">In 2008 the crusade continued on a particular windy day with tears coming from grown men. The evening entertainment was as memorable as it was dramatic with everyone toroughly enjoying the day's craic. In excess of £13,000 was raised, which elevates the bar further for 2009. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 8pt;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: blue; font-size: 8pt;">In 2009 the pace certainly increased on a day which started sunny and ended a little drizzly. The enthusiasm of all participants could not be dampened and we raised over £7,000 for Marie Curie in a particularly challenging economic environment. Well done everyone. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 8pt;">In <span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif';">2010</span> seen a turnout of 100 cyclists gathering a total in excess of <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">£8,200</strong> for Marie Curie. Very humbling. Looking forward to 201</span></span></p>