Colin Bateman is fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust

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Teenage Cancer Trust

Charity Registration No. 1062559

Every day in the UK, six teenagers are diagnosed with cancer. At Teenage Cancer Trust, we understand that cancer doesn’t stop these teenagers being teenagers. We know that young people have a much better chance if they are treated by teenage cancers experts, in an environment tailored to their needs. So we have created specialist units that aren’t like ordinary cancer wards. Everything about them has been designed to give teenagers the very best chance of a positive outcome. And we want every young person with cancer in this country to have that chance.

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Colin Bateman

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15/04/2009

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Raised so far: £3,358.00

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My story

WELCOME TO THE 18-COUNTIES

FUND-RAISING PAGE

Well, we did it! The six of us - Colin Bateman, David Lloyd, Ian Todd, Alan Dracey, Tom Bateman and Jack Bateman - cycled around the 18 First Class county cricket headquarters, a trip of 1,099 miles in 16 days.

Six punctures was not bad going for more than 1,000 miles and the aching limbs were forgotten in a sense of achievement fuelled by a few pints here and there along the way.

Starting on September 13, we made it from the Brit Oval to Lord's the long way round. Along the way we aimed to raise funds for two charities that do vital work.

We undertook his unique venture because of our cricket connections. Colin and David are cricket correspondents at the Daily Express and London Evening Standard respectively. Toddy, the veteran of our peloton, was the Sun's cricket man before he retired. The other three intrepid riders all love the game too.

Because of that link with cricket we thought we should raise money for two cricket-related charities and would urge you to give to both if you can.

Here you can support the Laurie Engel Fund which is helping the Teenage Cancer Trust to build a special unit at the Birmingham Children's Hospital for sick teenagers.

The other charity is Head's Up, a research programme devoted to tackling cancers of the throat and head and supported by Hugh Morris, the managing director of the England cricket team.

To support Heads Up please go to David Lloyd's Just Giving page, the address of which is:
www.justgiving.com/davidtofflloyd

Donating through this site is simple and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Teenage Cancer 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.

So please sponsor us.

Many thanks for your support - The 18 Counties Team.

	from Ted and Jo, thanks Donation by colin bateman 07/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't speak to any strange northerners. Good luck. Donation by Gideon Brooks 06/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Putting us youngsters to shame... Donation by Lawrence Booth 06/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	bon chance Donation by Emma John 06/08/08	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	How exhausting Donation by Stephen Fay 06/08/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	hope you have something to counter saddle sores? Donation by Ali Mitchell 06/08/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	from Niall and Wiz Donation by colin bateman 03/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Does this mean you'll be covering the Tour de France next year... Donation by Chris Ewers 03/08/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Every pedal counts ! Best of luck especially on the hilly stages ! Donation by Martin Spring 22/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck from Stuart Robinson Donation by Colin Bateman 10/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go forth and conquer! Best of British luck Donation by Paul Coupar 09/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Thanks Kev Donation by colin bateman 01/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck and will be looking to add cycle routes to the next ECB Guide to Grounds on the back of your exploits! Donation by William Powell 01/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck from Julian Guyer Donation by Colin Bateman 28/06/08	£50.00
	Best of luck! Donation by Marcus Anselm 18/06/08	£5.00
	I look forward to reading regular reports in the Daily Diana Donation by Myles Hodgson 18/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	come on you OAPs Donation by Simon Briggs 18/06/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	rather you than me Donation by Paul Newman 18/06/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by George Dobell 18/06/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	see you in Bristol Donation by Steve James 17/06/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Don't fall off Donation by John Etheridge 06/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Happy Birthday, Laurie. You should be 16 today. Donation by Harriet 28/05/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck to all of you. Enjoy it, if that is possible!!! Donation by lesley lloyd 24/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope you've mapped out the good pubs en route. Good luck to you all. Donation by margaret lloyd 23/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Patrick Eagar 22/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I've told David that padded gel cycling shorts are the way forward. Recommend you invest. Best of luck from a fellow 'End to Ender'! Ginny Donation by brandRapport 14/05/08	£50.00
	Just think of all the pubs en-route! Donation by Kate 29/04/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Can't think of a better cause: might even join you for half a leg Donation by Hugh Chevallier 29/04/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,358.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£586.67

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