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

Go John Candyfloss Go Donation by The Vixen 27/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a shave, expose your chins, and i'll donate another £50 Donation by Love Shine a light 27/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best to donate now before Nevada's starkness engulfs us all. Donation by Parker 21/07/08  

£10.00

Good luck and congrats on your progress so far Donation by John Cooper (friend of Lucy Bucknell) 21/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry i'm so late guys, hope it's all going well and see you in a month or so. Donation by Robin Birt 18/07/08  

£50.00

Martin, You are MAD!!!! Good Luck Hxx Donation by Hilary Springett 18/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

In LA, awaiting your arrival with a vat of shammy butter. Donation by Edward Treacy 12/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

More donations from our sponsored walk! Donation by Rose Road Police Station 11/07/08  

£518.00

Funds raised from collection at Berriman's quiz night Donation by Collection Box! 11/07/08  

£130.40

Good luck boys. lovin the beards! Donation by Jo and Tom Kendrick 09/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hey boys, hope you're doing well, I particularly like the fisherman-esque beards you seem to be sporting.. See you back in the Big Smoke, Siob xxx Donation by Siobhan (Tripod) 09/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

From Emma's mum (a Ewing's sarcoma survivor) Good luck with your challenge and best wishes to Hannah for the future! Donation by Nicola Phillips 08/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck with the rest of the trip. Extra donation if you pass 200 burger patties! Best Wishes Donation by Duncan Bagshaw 07/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

From an osteosarcoma survivor (in Tucson) to a couple of guys fighting the good fight. Donation by David Gasson 05/07/08  

£25.00

Keep going. Be lucky. Donation by Colman Treacy 05/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck and keep pedalling! Donation by Jean Stone( friend of Joe's Gran) 05/07/08  

£25.00

We enjoyed our dress down day - hope you are enjoying the trip. Well done to you! Staff, pupils, families and The Friends,. Donation by St Laurence Junior School 04/07/08  

£910.00

What a fantastic effort for a noble cause. Well done to you both. Donation by Clive and Vicky 03/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done lads. Best wishes for you journey.Hope the bums do not get too numb ! Donation by Ron & Olive Kilby 03/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done cous, amazing what your doing. We thought running 26 miles was a toughy but a stroll in the park in comparison! We're incredibly proud! x Donation by Rach & Mark 29/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Keep at it boyos! I'm sure the impotence will be worth it! Donation by Richard Harris 28/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Gareth's mom has sore feet after the 'Race for Life' last night. Hope your bodily parts are in better condition! Donation by Halas Hawks U16 West girls 27/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done boys. Hope there's a tub of Sudocream waiting for you at the end of the trip!! Donation by Rob & Pauline Hickman 27/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done and best of luck! Donation by Oliver Ridgway 23/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck both, you'll both be better for it, eventually Donation by Maggie W (Rob's mum) 23/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you're not too saddle sore!!! Donation by JoJo & Mark 22/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

keep on going, boys! We're rooting for you! Donation by Greet and Pete and Nana Mags 22/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

well done joe and dan! keep peddling! Donation by sam 22/06/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

This is from our sponsored walk in aid of your charity, there's more to come...well done boys! Donation by Rose Road Police Station 20/06/08  

£405.00

through 5 states already? you better not be hitch-hiking it fat boy!! Donation by Jordan 20/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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