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Between the 21st Feb and 26th Feb 2009 my cyclying challenge of 470km in 5 consecutive days will take me through two of South East Asia's most fascinating countries which have only opened up to foreign travellers in recent years. Starting in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and finishing in Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

The Alzheimer's Society are leading the fight against dementia. My wonderful Gran, Margorie Wilcox, passed away only a few weeks ago after her long battle with this terrible disease. With the recent press and the stigma associated with this illness I wanted to challenge myself in her memory. I have secured a healthy % of the money raised will come to the West Berkshire Alzheimer's Society.

UPDATE 19/02 - Carl has "raised £310.00 with his raffle"

UPDATE 13/02 - Carl has "raised £179.86 at his cake day"

UPDATE 18/12 - Carl has "raised £1,226 on his on-line auction"

UPDATE 04/12 - Carl has "a Yes from The Vodafone Foundation to support me to the tune of £700 - get in the hole..."

UPDATE 03/12 - Carl has "hit >£1,000 collected..."

UPDATE 03/12 - Carl has "launched his auction... some stunning things on offer"

UPDATE 29/11 - Carl just managed "41 miles on/off road - newbury, theale, pangbourne, tilehurst, calcot, theale, sulhamstead, newbury, stockcross, home..."

UPDATE 25/11 - Carl with assistance from some dedicated work colleagues "just raised £189.19 during a lunch break in the Vodafone Restaurant..."