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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.

And here's for today! x Donation by gatesy 08/05/08  

£2.00

god im being a bit slack now. here's for yesterday! Donation by Gatesy 08/05/08  

£2.00

Good Luck. Donation by Rob (Gareth's brother) 08/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to both of you Donation by Stephen & Lois 07/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

x Donation by Gatesy 06/05/08  

£2.00

Dammit, i missed yesterdays! x Donation by gatesy 06/05/08  

£2.00

Sorry its taken so long... are we having a party in vegas on the way?? love to you both xxxxxxx Donation by Natto 05/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck xx Donation by Kate Hindson 05/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

x Donation by Gatesy 04/05/08  

£2.00

Good luck hope you will not be too saddle sore!!lots of love & thinkingof you both MT&A Donation by Maggi &Tim Theaker 03/05/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

(surprise surprise!) x Donation by Gatesy 03/05/08  

£2.00

x Donation by Gatesy 02/05/08  

£2.00

Best of luck Dan (and Joe), this sounds seriously ambitious but is an excellent cause. Donation by graham & marion 02/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

x Donation by Gatesy 01/05/08  

£2.00

Good luck boys! Donation by Caroline (Jens Friend!) 01/05/08  

£2.00

I hope this donation spurs you on! Note: don't "peddle": just "pedal"!! The first could lead you into trouble! Donation by Simon Ward 01/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Big love. x Donation by Gatesy 01/05/08  

£2.00

Good luck guys Donation by Muggalina 30/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

This is a quality effort boys! Good luck - you'll need it! Donation by Joe Nuttall 29/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

...donations, remember those post dated £1 cheques you gave me for my birthday tubby!? Donation by Gatesy 29/04/08  

£2.00

Good luck Tubby & LawJoe.I know the regular Golden Archers stops will get you through it!as for the Donation by Gatesy 28/04/08  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Good luck. Have a safe trip and enjoy the experience Donation by Simon Clayson 28/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck - from your new friend Donation by Daniel Janner 25/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope it goes well - have a fantastic time. Good luck! Donation by Liz Hindson 25/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Amazing guys! Good luck. Donation by Marc Bridgen 24/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great that you are doing this for such a good cause, shall be following your progress every step of the way. Good luck! Donation by Carol Starkey 23/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donating is the easy bit - now for the really hard part. Good luck to you both. Donation by Pam & Tony Taylor 23/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Only because this was the minimum bet!! For everyday you guys cycle i will donate another £1. My money is on Joe to win!!??!! Donation by Rob 23/04/08  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Hope it goes well guys Donation by Richard McKelvey 23/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck!! - just try and avoid any banjo playing hillbillies en route Donation by Dave Evans 22/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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