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CYCLING THE LENGTH OF BRITAIN TO CURE RARE CANCER

On Monday 8 August a dedicated group of enthusiastic cyclists (some of whom have actually done some training!) will begin the 920 mile cycle from John O’Groats to Lands End (“JOGLE”), taking 11 days to cycle from the top of Scotland to the tip of Cornwall.

 

The aim is to raise as much money as possible to help find a cure for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC), an incredibly rare and (currently) incurable form of cancer.


The team is led by Charlie Jaggard, whose wife Mel suffers from ACC. The bad news about ACC is that it is relentless and because it is so rare the big cancer charities and pharmaceutical companies do very little research into ACC. The encouraging news is that it is slow growing, so we have some time to find the cure, made doubly important now that Mel is pregnant with twins!
The bike ride is entirely self-funded, so every penny we raise on this adventure will go directly to ACC research activities.
Last year Charlie and Mel's Dad, Rod, went from Land's End to John O'Groats, with a group of mates joining in and we raised over £50,000, which was an awe-inspiring response from our supporters.
This year the team is bigger and has taken on the challenge to ride North to South into the prevailing wind - we want to spread the word far and wide, and to raise as much cash as possible!!!
To find out more about ACC, the research agenda that we are supporting and to follow the ride in August please visit www.end2end4acc.co.uk.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

THE END2ENDERS
Charlie Jaggard; Mark Esom; Murray West; Milon das-Gupta; Barny Mills; El Francis; Alistair Walsh
THE OTHER RIDERS
Rod Thomas; Jamie Jaggard; Rich Simper; Mark Veater; Shane O'Connell; Edward Hanrahan; Jim Howells; Paul Fox; Jonathan Best; Dave Morris; Rich Butler; Camilla Butler; Darian Evans; Dyfri Owen; Wayne Barnes; Andy Bunston; Matt Adams
(Mel & Charlie were recently interviewed by ITV Wales about the ride and how ACC affects Mel's life - see the clip here http://www.end2end4acc.co.uk/files/ITV1-medium.m4v)

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My charity

The Get A-Head Charitable Trust

The Get A-Head Charitable Trust

Charity Registration No. 1118326

The Get A-Head Charitable Trust is dedicated to fighting head and neck cancer and other diseases by raising awareness, education, medical research, the purchase of vital medical equipment that the NHS cannot afford and the provision of free Complementary therapies such as Acupuncture, Reflexology, Reike and Chinese Massage.

Donations 994

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Best of luck !!

Donation by Patrick Bramich on 28/07/11

£10.00

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Charlie - all the best & enjoy!

Donation by Neil Sentance on 28/07/11

£20.00

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Good Luck....

Donation by Rita Bibbo on 28/07/11

£10.00

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Good luck Jim

Donation by Ben Gossage on 28/07/11

£5.00

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Best of luck everyone!

Donation by Philippa Ling on 28/07/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Best Wishes to all the Team. It's a great project.

Donation by David Lewis on 28/07/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Mike Ashton on 28/07/11

£20.00

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Good luck Charlie et al Dickie, Rach, Tilly and Lola

Donation by Richard Sherwin on 28/07/11

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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good luck Jim and the team

Donation by david stickland on 28/07/11

£20.00

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We will be thinking of you all - those who are cycling and all those supporting. Love from Stu and Maggie

Donation by Stuart Field on 28/07/11

£100.00

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Best of luck Charlie, Rich, Camilla and the rest of the team.

Donation by The Handleys on 27/07/11

£20.00

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Best of luck to you all, we'll be cheering you all on as you come through Gloucester, particuarly the Butlers!

Donation by ANNA GOODALL on 27/07/11

£50.00

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Don't you look glam on the telly Mel ! Best of luck to all. Great effort. Phil

Donation by Phil Sanders on 27/07/11

£50.00

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Another fantastic effort to you all for such a worthy cause. Enjoy and good luck :-)

Donation by Nina Atkinson on 27/07/11

£30.00

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Best of luck!

Donation by Heather Eachus on 27/07/11

£10.00

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Good luck :-)

Donation by Elizabeth Lorkins on 27/07/11

£25.00

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Good Luck!!! I hope you reach your target & more :-)

Donation by Leanne Tree on 27/07/11

£10.00

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Good Luck to you all!!

Donation by Lynne Tarrant on 27/07/11

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Go Mel! Lots of luck for your adventure.

Donation by Sarah & Phil Waymouth on 27/07/11

£50.00

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Jim H and the rest of the team - best of luck and a great cause.

Donation by James Kenyon on 27/07/11

£20.00

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Good luck to you all and remember it is all downhill Graham and Cathy Seabrook

Donation by Cathy Seabrook on 27/07/11

£25.00

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Good luck to all involved. Here's to absolutely smashing your target for an amazing cause. x

Donation by Kate Eady on 26/07/11

£10.00

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Good luck Shane. Mind those bum blisters.

Donation by Stephen McCullough on 26/07/11

£100.00

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Your story really moved me and you're doing such a wonderful thing - best of luck,

Donation by Rebecca Munro on 26/07/11

£5.00

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Good luck to all of you taking part and to your support teams on the road!

Donation by Sarah & Dom Ash on 26/07/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$90,823.01
  • Offline donations$17,712.78
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$108,535.79
  • Gift Aid$19,033.12

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