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By day I'm a scientist researching the genetics behind eye disease. Outside work I'm a keen cyclist. This year I'm combining my two passions by cycling the Etape du Tour to raise funds for Fight For Sight, a charity that funds two of my research projects into glaucoma and cataracts.

Fight For Sight (registered charity number 1111438) is the largest charity in the UK dedicated to funding research into a wide-range of eye conditions including macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy as well as the causes of childhood blindness. 

The Etape du Tour is a stage of the Tour de France ridden by mere mortals a couple of days before the professions race it for real. This year the event is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Pyrénées inclusion in the Tour de France. Starting in Pau the 181 km (112 miles) route includes three climbs: the Col de Marie-Blanque (1035 m), the Col du Soulor (1474 m), and finishes atop the imposing Tourmalet (2115 m).

That's a long way and a lot of climbing. Please support my exertions by sponsoring me and help me raise funds for research into eye disease!

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

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A small donation but huge respect for what you did Donation by Jilly Rumble on 04/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Hope your wee bot has recovered!! Well done. Pop a cork on us :) Donation by Caleb Rutherford on 23/07/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Donation by Alice Davidson on 16/07/10

 
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Good Luck Forbes, hope it all goes well. Donation by Simon Spence on 14/07/10

 
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GOOD LUCK =) Donation by BEVERLEY TAYLOR-KIRBY on 08/07/10

 
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best of luck forbes. watch out for any stray dogs! Donation by geoff maher on 06/07/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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I'm envious in principle. In reality this year it would kill me. Excellent cafe and views a tthe top of the Tourmalet for another time. Simon Donation by Simon Towler on 02/07/10

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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Good luck Forbes, are you gonna wear your baggies like the other night? Donation by Mark Butterworth on 01/07/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Never mind the Tourmalet...rumour has it the Marie-Blanque from that side should sting a little... Donation by Julian Munro on 01/07/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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All the very best with the highest cycling Col in the French Pyrénées. No doubt you will succeed. Donation by Marta Ugarte on 26/06/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Alan Wright on 23/06/10

 
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Best of luck to you and hope you have lots of fun. Donation by Ling Zhuang on 21/06/10

 
£10.00
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Good Luck Forbes! Donation by rosemary burgess on 21/06/10

 
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Donation by Tara Clancy on 18/06/10

 
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Donation by Lorraine Cole on 17/06/10

 
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I wish you all the very best Forbes...my Dad had this and now Mum ...great to know your using brain and brawn to help combat this! Donation by caz wenzel-bray on 17/06/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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A worthy cause. Good luck. Donation by Rose Wyatt on 17/06/10

 
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Go for it! (and don't forget the Vaseline!) Donation by Struan Manson on 17/06/10

 
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I am sure all your training will pay off!xxx Good luck i hope you finish lolz x Good Luck! You'll be fine, I'll be thinking of you Helzy x Donation by Manson family on 16/06/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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Good luck! Donation by Christopher Connolly on 11/06/10

 
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  Total Raised: £1,287.00
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