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Mike Baker's page
I'm cycling through Wales for Yes to Life because I believe in their integrated cancer care approach
Event: www.theride.org.uk between 24/07/2012 and 26/07/2012
£5,936.00 raised of £5,000.00 target
136 donations
My Target:
£5,000.00
£5,936.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Michael-Baker8
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My story
I was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in April 2011. I began with conventional treatment but have since largely shifted to complementary medicine. I believe patients need both options. That's why I support Yes To Life, which supports cancer patients across all approaches. I love to cycle and really believe exercise and diet have helped me beat the gloomy prognosis so far.
I'm joining The Ride (www.theride.org.uk) as it's raising awareness of diet and exercise in cancer treatment. I'll be cycling the length of Wales, starting in Holyhead at 1300 on 22nd July and ending in Cardiff on the 25th (with a rest day to escape the steepest climbs in Snowdonia!) Altogether I'm aiming to do about 170 miles.
Thanks for your generous support - every £ counts.
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Update 8th July: the last month brought setbacks with a decline in health and a kidney infection. I couldn't even haul myslef on to the saddlle to cycle to the ed of the road. That coupled with awful weather has knocked my preparation but today I managed to do 20 miles (my first proper ride for a while) so I feel sure I can at least give it a real crack. Any miles I don't do, I will make up for at a later date in the Devon hills.
Photo credit: Gary Eason Photography http://www.garyeasonphotography.com/
My gallery 2
My updates 5
Well I did it ... or most of it. Managed 113 miles but will make up the missing miles later in Devon and post here when done. It was tough: strong winds, big hills but lovely scenery and great company. Full account: http://www.mikebakereducation.co.uk/beatingcancer/
Just 4 days to go. Preparation is slow as I'm so tired but I have bought some new waterproofs - that should guarantee some sunshine. Thanks to everyone for getting me so close to my fund-raising target. Driving to North Wales Saturday for Sunday start in Holyhead.
July 15th: 1 week to go and today I managed 27 miles in Devon. Stamina is now building slowly, albeit a bit late. But I know now I will certainly start the ride ...and see how it goes. Thanks for all the donations. £5k target in sight.
8th July: I've suffered setbacks with poor health/kidney infection & couldn't even cycle to the end of the road. That knocked my preparation but today I managed 20 miles (1st proper ride for a while) so feel able to give it a real go. Any miles I don't do, I'll do later.
The fund raising is going fantastically - thank you everyone. I can't quite say the same about my training - only managed just over 100 miles so far this month. But I am determined to do it.
My charity
Yes to Life
Charity Registration No. 1112812
Yes to Life, a pioneering UK charity, is the first organisation of its kind to give direct support to cancer patients in accessing an integrative approach to their cancer care, one that draws on both orthodox medicine and the best of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
Donations 136
So inspirational to have completed this ride just 2 months ago
Donation by Nicola Henshaw on 24/09/12
RIP Mike; Much love to the family, you are constantly in our thoughts xx
Donation by The Cooks on 24/09/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Paul Candler on 23/09/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
With utmost admiration
Donation by Keith Curtis on 22/09/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
RIP
Donation by Kabeer Kaleem on 22/09/12
£5.00
Donation by James Thomson on 21/09/12
£10.00
Mike I've been a bit slow catching up with this, but very well done for a huge effort. Hoping the latest "down patch" will be over soon.
Donation by Barry Toogood on 08/09/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
You will know how difficult it is to part a lawyer from his money, but you deserve it! Very best wishes, and love to you and the family.
Donation by Nicholas Pinks on 29/08/12
All good wishes and hope you are back in the saddle soon Mike.
Donation by Andy Day on 27/08/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Well done Mike, an incredible achievement . Think you should get some sideburns.
Donation by Sally Bacon on 21/08/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Philip Lindner on 15/08/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Hi thinking of you as you decide on next steps, congratulations on your cycling achievement! My mum wants to join in supporting you.
Donation by Liz Holden on 09/08/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done, Mike. Keep the wheels turning. You are an inspiration to all of us
Donation by P, C, & J on 05/08/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Martin Higgins on 02/08/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Mike what a fantastic ride, so proud of you, Lots of love from Cary and Simon etc
Donation by Cary Wright on 01/08/12
£28.00
+ £7.00 Gift Aid
Very well done. What an amazing achievement. You could give Bradley a run for his money x
Donation by Jeanette Long on 01/08/12
£60.00
+ £15.00 Gift Aid
Well done - it's the year for impressive cycling achievements!
Donation by Susie MacAllister on 30/07/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 30/07/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done on your amazing effort!!
Donation by Matthew McMahon on 27/07/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 26/07/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Bunny Farnell-watson on 25/07/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I'm full of admiration. Very good luck Mike. V best, Reeta
Donation by Reeta Chakrabarti on 24/07/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Donation by John Beckett on 23/07/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Good luck, Mike
Donation by Caroline and Michael Ward on 22/07/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Anything Wiggins can do, you can do better
Donation by Douglas Baker on 21/07/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£5,916.00
- Offline donations£20.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£5,936.00
- Gift Aid£1,379.00
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