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We did it!

On the 28th May 2010, we cycled from London to Paris to raise money to support research into Parkinson's Disease.

Many people have an image of Parkinson's Disease affecting older people only and manifesting as uncontrollable shaking. This is simply not the case. 2 years ago, at the age of 46, someone very close to our hearts and whom we love very much was diagnosed with Parkinson's.

Like him, many thousands of people from the very young to the more mature suffer a wide range of debilitating conditions due to this brain disease which remains to date without cure. Medical advances allow sufferers to control, to some extent, the symptoms, but the gradual progress of the condition may only be slowed down.  For some, the first symptoms show as a loss of control of movement, stiffness and slowness, dull pain and poor coordination. Initially this is simply a nuisance but it soon becomes life changing as it impacts on work and home life. Walking becomes an effort, running and sport become impossible, as may writing and simple daily chores. The brain's lack of ability to manage repetitive muscle function can lead to speech difficulties, choking, incontinence, vision loss as well as many more body functions many able bodied folk perform without second thoughts.

We want to celebrate our own fitness by using this challenge to help him and others and to provide the Parkinson's Society  with much needed money to find a cure. To add to the difficulty, we will be using town bikes with baskets at the front and 5 gears only for our journey!! Our 3 day long challenge however pales in comparison to the daily challenges faced by Parkinson' sufferers over many years.

Please support us by donating on this site. Your money will make a difference to others who are currently facing an uncertain future. We are confident that a cure will be found. But for this to happen money must be found to keep the research going.

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Chris and Mylène

Chers amis,

Le vendredi 28 mai 2010, nous allons parcourir la distance de Londres á Paris en vélo pour recueillir des fonds pour la recherche contre la maladie de Parkinson.

Beaucoup de gens imaginent que la maladie de Parkinson affecte les personnes agées et se manifeste par des tremblements incontrôlables. Ce n'est pas toujours le cas. Il ya a deux ans, á l'âge de 46 ans, une personne qui nous est très chère et que nous aimons beaucoup, a été diagnostiquée avec cette maladie.

Comme lui beaucoup de gens de tous les âges souffrent de cette maladie qui demeure jusqu'á ce jour incurable. La médecine permet tout juste de contrôler les symptômes et ralentir les progrès de la maladie.  Au début les symptômes  se manifestent souvent par un ralentissement et une raideur des mouvements et un manque de co-ordination. Cette perte de contrôle affecte rapidement la vie quotidienne et toute activité sportive. Même écrire devient difficile. Le cerveau ne peut plus contrôler les activités répétitives ce qui finit par avoir des effets sur l'élocution, la vue et les fonctions de l'organisme qui sont routinières pour la majorité d'entre nous.  

Nous avons toutes les deux la chance d'être en pleine santé et voulons donc aider "Parkinson's Society" à continuer leur recherche et trouver un remède. Et parce que nous aimons les défis, nous allons parcourir la distance sur des vélos de ville à 5 vitesses seulement. 3 jours, ce n'est rien comparé à la souffrance endurée par les victimes de cette maladie.

Alors n'hésitez pas à nous soutenir dans notre effort en faisant un don. Toute contribution financière sera très appréciée!

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Un grand merci d'avance,

Mylène et Chris

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Parkinson’s UK

Parkinson’s UK

Charity Registration No. 258197 and Scotland SC037554

Every hour, someone in the UK is told they have Parkinson’s. Because we’re here, no one has to face Parkinson’s alone. We bring people with Parkinson’s, their carers and families together via our network of local groups, our website and free confidential helpline. Specialist nurses, our supporters and staff provide information and training on every aspect of Parkinson’s. As the UK’s Parkinson’s support and research charity we’re leading the work to find a cure, and we’re closer than ever. We also campaign to change attitudes and demand better services. Our work is totally dependent on donations. Help us to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.

Donations 164

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Hope the training is going well for both of you. In Paris for the ICF Conference in June, but going by Eurostar! Have a wonderful adventure!

Donation by Simon Laurie on 24/04/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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We admire you for undertaking such a different challenge and wish you success, pedal power and respectful motorists en route. Pedal with our love

Donation by Helen, James & Flora on 23/04/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Good luck - I have a few suggestions for what you might want to carry in that basket!

Donation by Gordon macdougall on 23/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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I had to make sure that you have now reached 50% ... good luck and happy pedalling. James and Maria

Donation by Maria Bailey on 22/04/10

£86.00

+ £24.26 Gift Aid

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Well better late than never!! Enjoy yourselves and Chris, make sure you get back safe and sound so that we get to see you again. Love Linda and Tim x

Donation by Linda Funnell on 22/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Maintenant je sais que tu es folle!

Donation by Stephen Balint on 21/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck to both of you! Surely it's all downhill to Paris?! ;o)

Donation by Kate Andrews on 21/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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I'm sure you will do an excellent job .. and I;m glad it is you and not me!

Donation by Tracie Cohen on 21/04/10

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Well done you two - have fun!

Donation by David, Su and Max. on 20/04/10

£10.00

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Excellent plan. Enjoy the ride

Donation by Charles Brimacombe on 20/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Mylene and Chris!

Donation by Rebecca Hill on 20/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Best of luck!

Donation by Jeremy Bass on 19/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Mylene - if you can do the sinking ship exercise, you can do anything! Alison

Donation by Alison Richards on 16/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Wishing you the very best of luck Mylene...I am sure you will do it with ease!

Donation by cliff harrison on 16/04/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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"I wonder just how gaie you'll be, as you both pedal into Paris" If you make it I promise no more poetry!

Donation by Ted Picken on 15/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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There is no doubt - you are mad, both of you! Bon chance (or should that be bon courage?)

Donation by Chris Morgan on 14/04/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Pashleys are wonderful bikes, but to Paris on one????!!! Fantastic effort and for a great cause which I am donating to in memory of my Nana, Doris.

Donation by Amy Bambridge on 14/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Mylene. Good luck on your big challenge. I hope you enjoy it (at least some of it!!)

Donation by Russell Farnhill on 14/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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With the embarrassment of my appauling French I thought I better donate again to redeem myself!

Donation by Sarah Mayles on 13/04/10

£4.00

+ £1.13 Gift Aid

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Myléne what a formidable challenge but what a worthwhile cause. I am full of admiration but you know 4 legs are much more comfortable than 2 wheels!

Donation by Anne Agapiou on 13/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Chris and Mylene. I think it's brilliant and I'll never forget your virtual journey at CD! Best, Antoinette x

Donation by Antoinette Dale Henderson on 13/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Jonny Flowers on 13/04/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

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hope you discover some good restaurants en route

Donation by richard alexander on 13/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mylene and Chris! I'm sure you'll earn yourself a glass of wine in Paris!

Donation by Sarah Griffin on 12/04/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mylene

Donation by Joe Duddy on 12/04/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$11,515.68
  • Offline donations$608.23
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$12,123.90
  • Gift Aid$1,923.58

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