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On Sunday I shall be taking part in the Time Megeve - Mont Blanc cycling sportive. It is so called because if you complete the course, you will have climbed the same height as the altitude of Mont Blanc, 4810m.

If that were not foolish enough, with type 1 diabetes, I have the added challenge of managing my blood sugars as well. Get those wrong and it is all over.

Last year was fantastic thanks the huge support everyone gave.This year, I am raising money to enable newly diagnosed children with diabetes to attend courses to help them manage their disease.

In the UK, 80% of children with diabetes fail to meet the NHS targets for their control. As a result they signficantly increase the likelihood of further serious medical complications. By way of example, diabetes is the biggest cause of blindness and foot amputations, accounting for well over 3/4 of both.

As a trustee and vice chair of Diabetes UK, I commit to you that every penny donated will go directly to funding children who otherwise would not be able to obtain such vital education because of a lack of funds.

Your support is very much appreciated.

Thank you.

John

PS Don't forget the gift aid box!

Well done John sorry to take so long. Donation by Lordy 22/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 13/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

just in time... Donation by moorheads 06/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Better late than never. Hope it went well. Donation by Moxon 04/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm still feeling slightly guilty about the last 30km... Donation by Stephan Sayre 29/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done. Donation by Bwalya 27/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Sorry we got there after the event but well done anyway! xo Donation by The Harrison Family 25/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Terrific performance, John, and a most worthy cause, but you're mad!! Donation by Sir Michael Hirst 19/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Now you're back, how about the Tour de Mt Blanc running race! Donation by Jane 18/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

that is 50p per vertical foot. not a good ascot! Donation by rupert fleming 18/06/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Donation by Mark Walker 18/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Is it true your new bike is a Harley? well done anyway! Donation by Chris & Tania 17/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Now you can retox, deservedly! Donation by T-C 17/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

can u pls stop cycling Donation by marcus ashworth 17/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great effort - and did the cows model at the finish, too? Donation by Adrian Brown 16/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

well done ! Donation by david 16/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

sounds like an amazing endeveaur Donation by Sara Siegel 16/06/09  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Excellent effort. Donation by Fool 16/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great effort John Donation by Nick Cowley 16/06/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

mad effort john Donation by chris + sam 16/06/09  

£25.00

well done big fella. Donation by danny 16/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

That is a penny per foot of vertical. Next year those kids need you to do the full 15,000! Donation by Fords 16/06/09  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

Great job John - you walk (ride) the talk. Donation by Roger M 16/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Anne 16/06/09  

£20.00

Well done mate. Mum and Dad have just forwarded me my next 7 years pocket money - for a great cause. Donation by Angus McCaffery 16/06/09  

£50.00

Well done, John! Now will you help on the Summer Fair?!!! Donation by Caroline Doyle 15/06/09  

£25.00

v impressive Jonny - I will think of you if I feel tired as I pedal to Brighton next w/e! Donation by Alex Ward 15/06/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic - well done! Donation by Marion and Bill 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The last one was only 5 mins ago, whatever next. Donation by Richard Newall 15/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done, again!! Donation by Suzanne 15/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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