Raised: 64%
Target: £20,000.00
Raised so far: £12,706.35
Donate now

My story

 

In May 2008 friends Joseph Millington and Daniel Poole will set off for East Coast USA, from where they will cycle across an entire continent to raise money for Bone Cancer Research Trust. After pedalling over three and a half thousand miles, the pair intend to hit San Francisco on the Pacific Coast in early August: tired, thin, hairy, hopefully still physically capable of siring children, but definitely  with panniers stuffed full of cash for charity. To follow the journey so far and visit their blog click on the text above.

In February 2007, Hannah Millington, Joseph's sister, was diagnosed with a type of Primary Bone Cancer called osteosarcoma. After 8 months of treatment that included 30 weeks of intensive chemotherapy and a limb salvage operation she is thankfully now in remission.www.halashawks.co.uk/Hannah

Around 400 young people develop bone cancer each year in the UK. Current treatment  depends on the use of intensive chemotherapy, surgery, and in some cases radiotherapy. Treatment can extend over many months and, whilst many patients now survive, many do not. Primary Bone Cancers do not attract extensive research funding from the NHS or national cancer charities and there is little research into the causes of Primary Bone Cancer or into developing new treatments.

The Bone Cancer Research Trust was formed in 2005 as an alliance of a number of established local charities and groups of family and friends of Primary Bone Cancer Patients throughout Britain and Ireland. They share a common goal - to promote research into the causes and treatment of Primary Bone Cancer.

Joseph and Daniel have set a high fundraising target of £20,000 that reflects not only the huge challege that lies before them but also the great importance of the cause for which they are raising money. Their efforts are dedicated to the many young people in hospital wards throughout the UK currently fighting Primary Bone Cancer; to those who have survived; to the families of those who have not; and to the memory of those who are no longer with us. May the courage of these young people be an inspiration to us all.

Thank you for your generosity. It is greatly appreciated.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most   efficient way to sponsor us: Bone Cancer Research Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Boys, brilliant effort, you're an inspiration. still hate joe's face though. Donation by The Face Hater 03/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Christmas collection in the Vice-Chancellor's office at Aston University Donation by Liz Hindson 05/01/09  

£75.00

a brilliant effort lads! very well done! Donation by Trevor and Louise Ridgway 09/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Many thanks to Natalie, Sherri, Julia, St Laurence Teachers and everyone who has given generous donations to me personally. Thank you for your support Donation by Various Offline Donations 26/10/08  

£300.00

Well done DP. Disappointed that a man of your physique & stature can only consume 74 patties. I've seen you do more footlongs than that!! Donation by SLAMMY 22/10/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Fantastic! Your families must be so proud of you! Donation by Brian, Karen, Lauren & Sophie 14/10/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Clare Garner's mum and dad 30/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done, lads. Donation by Jean Wiseman,friend of Joe's Gran. 23/09/08  

£20.00

Congratulations on your fantastic achievement !! Donation by Elisabeth Fisher 12/09/08  

£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid

Collection from Watson Wyatt Birmingham office Donation by Watson Wyatt 09/09/08  

£50.00

You didn't get as far as we thought you might. Disappointing. Donation by Jennifer and Marius Felderhof 05/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation in lieu of Hannah's birthday present!! Donation by Bob & Pauline 03/09/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Don't have time to look how many days you cycled, i work for Capita, so here is a guest-imate of 60!?! Donation by Rob,brother of Ben,son of Michael,right midfielder 29/08/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Very well done - glad you had some fun along the way! Donation by Richard and Janet Gibbs 26/08/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Well done both - marvellous achievement. Good to see you back safely. Donation by Liz Hindson 25/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Instead of a night out for your birthday Joe! Congratualtions!!!See you when you get back! x Donation by Clare Garner 22/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Congratulations!! Clare Garner's work colleagues. Donation by BDHT 22/08/08  

£50.00

"Cheers both!" Here's raising a glass to your success! Donation by Molly & Amy 20/08/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations-what an achievement! Donation by Falcon Family 17/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Better late than never! Loads of luck Dan, what an amzing thing to do. Love Jess (cousin) and Ben. Donation by Jess and Ben 15/08/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Well done. Hope to see you in Jersey soon. Donation by Mike & Joan Birt 14/08/08  

£50.00

Congratulations on an epic effort. See you when you get back. Donation by Gerry 05/08/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Nearly there! Impressive stuff. Donation by Julian Broad 04/08/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Dan, have you honestly managed to put on weight? that is outrageous. Looking forward to getting you back. Enjoy San Fran. Donation by Jordan 31/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Much respect. We think what you're doing is great. Donation by Liz (Martin's aunt) & Michael Abbensetts 31/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done boys, you've nearly done it! Donation by Becky and Holly (Han's friends) 30/07/08  

£40.00

Berrymans Lace Mawer Quiz Night Donation by Charlotte Brown 30/07/08  

£771.95 + £217.73 Gift Aid

For "Mankini" Martin - nothing can go wrong! Donation by Andy Thomson 29/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is for Dan-thank you for your support for BCRT, for being team leader and organising this whole thing! Donation by Hannah (Joe's sis) 28/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

All the best to the 3 of you in the remaining miles. No more photos of those beards please. Donation by Craig & Jenny 28/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
Donate now
 
* Total raised online: £12,706.35
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £2,388.68

* Charities pay a small fee for our service.
Find out how much it is and what we do for it.