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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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Good luck J, Charlie et al. - and love to Mel. Brilliant idea and effort. Barry & Patsy

Donation by Barry Howells on 20/07/11

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Good luck. Great thing to do.

Donation by Alistair Watters on 20/07/11

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Good luck Jim, least it is down hill.

Donation by Aaron on 20/07/11

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Jim/Charlie - all the best. JP

Donation by Justin Pearson on 20/07/11

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James, Charlie - very best of luck. Just don't post any photos of you in lycra, nobody wants that.....

Donation by Chris on 20/07/11

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Best of luck - hope you go far beyond your fundraising target!! X

Donation by Tegwen Owen (née Tucker) on 20/07/11

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Good luck everyone - great cause!

Donation by Rodney Fraser on 20/07/11

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Go Team Mel xxx

Donation by Prices Tom, Beth and Polly xx on 20/07/11

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All the best chaps..

Donation by Richard Evans on 20/07/11

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Amazing cause - wishing you all the best of luck.

Donation by Amy Kenworthy on 20/07/11

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Couldn't think of a more worthwhile cause. Good luck!

Donation by Stephanie Edwards on 20/07/11

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An inspiring story. Good luck with the rest of the pregnancy and best of luck with the bike ride!

Donation by Michelle Bance (friend of Helen & Gemma) on 20/07/11

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Sounds like a very worth cause. Best of luck to you all.

Donation by Anon on 19/07/11

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Best of luck and all in aid of a great cause - after reading Mel's story she is an inspirational lady.

Donation by caroline birch (a uni friend of Shelleys on 19/07/11

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Well done mate.

Donation by Andy Crang on 19/07/11

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best of luck x

Donation by candida basilio on 19/07/11

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Best of luck all! A fantastic effort!

Donation by Nick Syndercombe on 19/07/11

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Good Luck to you all, sorry we cant join you but we'll be willing you on every mile!! lots of love x

Donation by The Tyler Family xxx on 19/07/11

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Saw your story online and felt compelled to donate. Good luck with all the challenges ahead...Good Luck.

Donation by Alistair Holland on 19/07/11

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If West whimps out on any of his shifts then he needs to match fund. Good luck everyone, work hard :-)

Donation by Pete McCormick on 19/07/11

£200.00

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Good Luck to Murray and Mark. Remember to shave!!

Donation by Easy Come Easy Go on 19/07/11

£100.00

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Good luck Murray

Donation by mandy Collins on 19/07/11

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Hope the wind is behind you - Good Luck Murray

Donation by Teresa Carr on 19/07/11

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Good luck Mark, Murray and everyone taking part.

Donation by Sebastian Burton on 19/07/11

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All the best Charlie!

Donation by Peter Langworthy on 19/07/11

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Donation summary

  • * Online donations£59,802.50
  • Offline donations£11,663.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£71,465.50
  • Gift Aid£12,532.38

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