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.

Bit too far to bring you a picnic and a bucket for your punctures this time!! Good luck Donation by Joy Fisher 07/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck lads!! Donation by Chris R 06/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you enjoy a beer or two along the way .Congratulations and the very best of luck Donation by Reginald Coade 06/04/08  

£200.00

You must be mad!! but good on ya. Good luck x Donation by tracey w 06/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck dan, it will be an amazing achievement. Very proud cous x Donation by becky perry 06/04/08  

£10.00

Good Luck!! Donation by James & Liz 06/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What an amazing challenge! Good luck. Donation by Jo and Ross 06/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great cause. Party in San Francisco in Aug?! Donation by Charlo 06/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Kirsty Durling 06/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Bone Rangers! Donation by Lockers 06/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What a challenge!!! Hope all goes well. Donation by Susan Griffith-Jones 05/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, have fun but be careful !!!! Donation by Christine Millington ( Joe's Gran ) 03/04/08  

£100.00

Good luck to you both. I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time along the way xx Donation by Gemma 02/04/08  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Hi boys. You are stars! I, too, hope you can sire off-spring! Enjoy! Write a blog and tell all (well, nearly all!) Lots of love xx Donation by Joe's mum 02/04/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I think you're a lunatic Joe but the best of luck to you both! Donation by Freya M 31/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both it will be a journey and a half! I hope you raise loads of money for this very worthwhile cause. Best of luck. Donation by Jane Hamilton 31/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I remember you talking about this! You will have an amazing time. Well done and the best of luck! xx Donation by Deborah McMahon 23/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What an amazing thing to do for such a worthwhile charity. Good luck and have fun! Donation by Marnie Fraser 20/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both xx Donation by Simon & Sue Baker 16/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck boy's! Donation by Val&Keith (Julia's In-laws) 15/03/08  

£10.00

Good Luck and Take Care! Donation by Peggy (Julia's Mom) 15/03/08  

£20.00

Wow! What a fun time your going to have and for such a very good charity. Good Luck :-) Donation by Julia 15/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both Donation by Janet, Sally's mum 13/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

So proud of you boys! It means so much that you're doing this for BCRT! Donation by Hannah Millington 12/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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