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Richard's page
£6,789.64 raised of £10,000.00 target
198 donations
My Target:
£10,000.00
£6,789.64 raised so far
How to make a donation
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My story
Until 4 years ago, I’d never heard of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD). But, in April 2006, my wife Helen was diagnosed with GTD, a rare type of cancer which meant that, not only did we have to cope with the loss of what would have been our first child, but we also had to endure 9 months of intensive chemotherapy and had to come to terms with the realisation that we would never have children of our own.
Thanks to the professionalism and treatment from Dr. Savage and his team at Charing Cross Hospital in London, Helen was cured of this disease and is now 3 years in remission but there are many questions left unanswered. With a 99% cure rate, GTD is one of the most curable cancers, but there is still little knowledge of what causes it, leaving patients feeling confused and bereaved.
On the 26th June 2010, I will be riding approximately 4,500 miles across Europe, solo and unaided to raise awareness and money for The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust (Gestational Trophoblastic Tumour) to help fund research into the causes of this illness, which is currently unknown.
The ride that I am doing is based upon the Eurovelo Route 7, which starts at North Cape in Norway, the northerly most point of Europe, to Malta in the Mediterranean, taking me through, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy and finally Malta. I am planning on completing the ride in 2.5 months, thus averaging approximately 70 miles per day. The furthest ride I have done before is 170 miles over 2 days.
I am not setting a target of how much I want to raise as this is an on going need for resources to help fight this illness. If you wish to sponsor me to raise money for this charity, whatever you can afford will greatly help.
For more information on my ride, including progress updates, route map, video blog and general information please visit: www.richardrideseurope.com
For more information on this illness, please visit www.hmole-chorio.org.uk.
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My charity
Cancer Treatment and Research Trust - Charing Cross Hospital
Charity Registration No. 292909
It helps patients and supports research for (1) choriocarcinoma/gestational trophoblastic disease where Charing Cross is the world's largest centre (2)lung cancer with research at Hammersmith Hospital (3) testicular and ovarian germ cell tumours
Donations 198
Keep going Richard .. Brilliant challenge and doing so much for a fab charity! Helen must be very proud
Donation by Lisa Masterton on 17/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
We are really proud of you Uncle Richard - keep going! Love you.
Donation by Laura & Grace Wills on 14/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
A fantastic challenge, Richard, and a great cause too. Your wife must be proud of you.
Donation by Andrew Kerr on 13/08/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Very Kindly donated by Mark L (whom I now promise to stop hassling, honest...)
Donation by Matt on 10/08/10
£20.00
Well done Richard and the boys, you're doing an amazing thing x
Donation by kate costelloe on 09/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Keep pedalling Richard!! Enjoying keeping up with your exploits from rainy Cheshire!
Donation by Bill and Ann Prophet on 08/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Keep going dude, we're all proud of you! Diggin' the beard too!
Donation by Alex Amato on 07/08/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Kindly donated by Andy Edgeworth
Donation by Matt on 06/08/10
£10.00
Kindly donated by Mike
Donation by Matt on 06/08/10
£10.00
Kindly donated by Nicky M
Donation by Matt on 06/08/10
£10.00
Donation by Adrian Bines on 04/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Very kindly given by Mary Noble who works with Mark's wife Victoria!
Donation by Victoria Fear on 03/08/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Well done Matt, Auntie Mary is so proud. Keep at it Richard, must be tough on your own but it will all be worthwhile.
Donation by Mandy Tory on 03/08/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Donated on behalf of my mum Carin Frössling Mattsson, who is following your adventures via the blog. Best of luck!
Donation by Helene Frössling Mattsson on 03/08/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
I'm so proud of you Love Grandad!
Donation by Walter Sherwood on 03/08/10
£100.00
Good Luck to you Richard your doing great. donation on behalf of John Mills (friend of your Dad)
Donation by John Sherwood on 03/08/10
£20.00
You're such an amazing bloke, the journey both personal and in distance is absolutely incredible. Good luck with the final 'few' miles x
Donation by Abi Jones on 02/08/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Keep going Richard!
Donation by Martin Elphee on 02/08/10
£20.00
Well done Richard keep peddalling. Pat & Trevor Q'
Donation by John Sherwood on 01/08/10
£30.00
Donation by David Harper on 01/08/10
Good Luck! on behalf of Mr's Jerrett (East Bergholt)
Donation by John Sherwood on 01/08/10
£10.00
A small donation towards the sterling work you are doing in support of the charity GTD
Donation by Christine - Adam's mum on 31/07/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
We usually have a Chinese take away on pay day each month as a treat but decided to make better use of the money by donating. Keep it up Richard
Donation by John Brady on 30/07/10
£25.00
Good luck, Richard (from a friend of Mark Fear's)
Donation by Robin Sanderson on 28/07/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Fr.o.m. Katarinas friend Fredrik, best wishes! You really inspire, doing things with passion - and for love of course.
Donation by Fredrik Silow on 23/07/10
£20.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£6,589.64
- Offline donations£200.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£6,789.64
- Gift Aid£1,251.60
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