Aberdeen To Adelaide Cycle Ride May 08
Page creator: eric john smart
Page closes: 18th Jul 2010
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About the charity : ME Association ME Association
The ME Association is a campaigning national charity which provides information and support to 240.000 people in the UK with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, their families and carers, through a quarterly magazine, literature, education and training. It also funds biomedical research and runs ME Connect, the UK's premier helpline for people with ME/CFS.
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Fundraising target:  £12,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 7,063.11
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Hello, thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Having successfully overcome years of ill-health, I now plan to 'Celebrate' the event by cycling from Aberdeen to Adelaide to raise money for M.E. the condition which has shaped my life for the past 20 years!

My planned route will be challenging and diverse, taking me through 15 countries across Europe, Asia and Australia!  I shall be using basic accommodation, local camping facilities and where need be, sleeping rough!  Cycling approximately 50 miles a day, 5 days a week, I estimate that my trip will take anything from 18 to 24 months.

Previously, my poor health has prevented me from attempting something so physically demanding.  However, I am genuinely excited at the challenges that lie in front of me and fully intend to meet them head on - with hopefully, the wind on my back!   

As  'Living is Giving'  any donation you are able to give would make a huge difference to me, to the success of the trip and to the M.E. Association in their continual effort in supporting people suffering from M.E.

Every penny pledged would propel my pedals faster!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: ME Association 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.

With many thanks and much love...
Eric

Additional thanks are necessary to the following who have made generous contributions towards my costs or have donated directly to the M. E. association.

TYCO FIRE AND INTEGRATED SOLUTION (ALTENS);  ROY GODSMAN;  KCA  DEUTAG;  PATRICIA AND GARY GREEN;  ALFIE CRAIG;  AUDREY AND STUART SMART; ABERDEEN OFFICE SUPPLIES LTD;  THE OPTICAL WAREHOUSE;  TONY AND TRACY GREENWOODANN MILNE;  AUDREY AND ADRIAN BATTEN;  DORIS SIMPSON;  BIS SALAMIS;  ASDA (BEACH) AND CUSTOMERS;  STUART GREEN;  PHIL BROWN;  LINDA MOWATT;  MR KESHAVLAL AND MRS DAMYANTI PATEL;  ANN MACDONALD;  CRAIGDON MOUNTAIN SPORTS;  TENARIS HYDRIL STAFF;  WENAAS UK;  CRAIG INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES;  STEWART MELDRUM;  MARK HUNSTON;  MARYSIA STAMM; EDINBURGH BICYCLE COOPERATIVE;  ALPINE BIKES;  LEILA AND ANDY DONALD;  LINDSAY NEAVE;  RED LION, REVESBY, BOSTON;  THE THREE TUNS;  SKRETTING; ANDREW SIMPSON;  STEVEN AND CLAIRE SMART; JIMMY McCALLUM;


Should anyone wish to keep informed of my progress then please have a look at  www.aberdeen2adelaide.blogspot.com

Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Terry Britton 16/11/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Met you in istanbul, hope my directions to hostel were helpful. Goodluck for the rest of your journey.  
Pete and Mhairi Preston 07/09/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Excellent to see you doing something so exciting and fulfilling. 
Mike Miller 03/09/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Very best of luck from a friend of Jimmy McCallum 
Lillian 31/08/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck and safe journey Eric 
Donna Gibb 19/08/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Audrey was telling me about your adventures - well done! 
caleb 12/08/2008 £5.00 n/a As a current ME sufferer I look forward to day I can do something similar, good luck Eric! 
Angie & Nick 30/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I've had the e-mail from Neela for ages, didn't want to delete it until I'd finally donated. Looking forward to hearing how you get on. 
Ilona 29/07/2008 £7.50 n/a  
L D'Sylva 27/07/2008 £10.00 n/a Good Luck Eric! Hope to see Steve doing the Aberdeen to Adelaide, next .... 
Ken & Marion Bruce 23/07/2008 £100.00 n/a It's not so environmentally friendly but you can actually fly to Australia! If you come back this way do come and see us in Dubai. 
Alan Mann (BHBSS) 10/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64 All the very best Eric. Keep a gentle pace for Steve. Don't spend too much on ointment for Steve's saddle sores!! 
Rhona Inglis 02/07/2008 £50.00 £14.10 I'm only sponsoring on condition that I get some pics of Steve, all knackered as he tries to keep up with you! (Rhona, BHI Aberdeen) 
Pablo Jejcic 01/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Excellent journey! Enjoy! 
Henning Litlekalsoy (BHBSS) 01/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck Eric. Go soft on Steve in France; he's not as fit as he thinks ;-) 
Bob - BH BSS 30/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 An amazing challenge - Good Luck !! 
David Adams 30/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck! (Baker Hughes - Aberdeen) 
Iain MacMillan 10/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 All the best Eric, mind the sunblock! 
Dave 30/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Enjoy the ride! 
Julie Gardner 30/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 All the best Eric, wishing you loads of luck on your travels! 
Fiona 18/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Eric, Ellie & Josh are looking forward to meeting you and your maps! 
Bob 17/05/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Hi Eric, I enjoyed meeting you on that rough track near Scarborough (I was on the folding bike). Hope you enjoyed your cheese butties and free beer! 
Johnston & Jeanette Wood 15/05/2008 £25.00 n/a Always look on the bright side of life! 
Paul Wilkinson 14/05/2008 £5.00 £1.41 We met tonight at Elsham, North LIncolnshire, sorry we didn't know where the nearest camping ground was. 
John & She 10/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Eric, from those who pointed you to Blackchester - enjoy your adventure. 
Jenny (did the post at JLgroup, Altens 3 yrs ago! 08/05/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Best of luck with your journey - very impressive and glad that you are doing it to raise money for this charity. All the best!!  
Aileen 07/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck, good health and good times to you 
John Strachan 06/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck with your epic journey.  
Oli Walker 06/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck on your journey Eric - I hope everyone continues to be generous on your travels. Thanks f 
Kieron and Marie 29/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 Getting nervously excited just about now? :) I'm sure the karma gods will smile on you for your trip Eric, so heres to the open road fun on the way! 
Tina, Oliver & Lewis Hitch 29/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 You have confirmed my suspicions - you are truly crazy!! May all the hills you come across go down!!! Good luck. 
André 29/04/2008 £50.00 n/a Wishing you all the best. Don't forget your daily headstand...! Your Swiss Yoga Friend 
Jim Wong 29/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck, all the best, and be very sucessful! 
Shirley 29/04/2008 £48.00 £13.54 2 pounds per month, any duration longer than 24 months would be in vain! Hope this incent you come back quicker, 'cause we will miss you if you dont. 
Elisabeth and Gerry 27/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Sounds amazing - good luck!! 
Dorothy+ Mark 24/04/2008 £30.00 £8.46 May the hills come down to meet you on your way 
matt Buckman 24/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck Eddie! 
Irene Climie 24/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck & enjoy! 
cookie 22/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Love, hugs and light  
matt wizz (sravan) 22/04/2008 £20.00 n/a you are a crazy dude so i have to send you some money. take care...maybe you can chant a few 1000 Om's on the way. i'm sure you will have a great time 
Ralph F 21/04/2008 £50.00 n/a Best of luck. Keep Steve on the straight and narrow through France. 
Aileen & Jim 17/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 good luck Eric 
Lisa Taylor 15/04/2008 £15.00 n/a Go for it!! I'll look forward to hearing all your travel stories when you get back 
Eunice Stephen 14/04/2008 £40.00 £11.28 Guid luck; may ye ca' those pedals a' the wye t'|Adelaide! 
Gillian Esson 14/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Wow, what an amazing challenge... but I know you can do it. Good luck and safe journey. 
Sheila & Melvin 12/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck Eric see you in 2yrs, just in time for a bbq at no 12!  
mhairi (the dancer!) 07/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 wishing you a safe, happy and positive journey 
Aberdeen Art Gallery shop staff 04/04/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck, hope it all goes well 
andrew & stephanie 31/03/2008 £55.55 n/a It's some challenge Eric, but you've proved you can do some crazy things. Make sure you do it again, & remember your puncture repair kit & vaseline!  
Phil Smart 26/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Eric. I'm sure you'll have some fantastic experiences on your travels! 
Susan Mcfarlane 19/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good for you Eric! Hope all goes well and those cracking legs of yours hold out! 
Ian and Stella 19/03/2008 £20.00 n/a Good luck Eric, enjoy your adventure 
Brian & Aileen Smart 16/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Hi Eric,best of luck & take care! 
Susan Davidson 11/03/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Hi Eric, good luck on your travels, that's brilliant news! Take care. 
Gordon Davidson 11/03/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Best of luck, Eric, on your "adventure". Look forward to hearing your progress.  
Graeme Murray 04/03/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good Luck 
Julie Gray 01/03/2008 £20.00 n/a Best of luck on your trip. Look us up in Perth, Australia when you get here. (Friends of Marion) 
Charlotte Bainbridge 28/02/2008 £10.00 n/a You're such an inspiration, 20yrs wth ME - then this! Brilliant, gives me hope. Prayin for double your 12k target, stamina, safety + loads of fun  
Ross Anderson 27/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Take plenty of condoms! good for me running into you in town, bad for my wallet.hope you make 12k x 
Lisa Pickerill 27/02/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Have a fantastic trip, it must feel wonderfull to be able to do the things you have'nt been able to for so long. Have lots of fun! 
Sandra and Vic 26/02/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Thought about asking to come with you, but then thought, well maybe next time. Take care & good luck 
Sarah Gray 18/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 I hope that your chakras and wheels spin together in harmony!x 
Misha 18/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck and have Fun! 
Tony B 08/02/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Have a great time on the road... and best of luck! 
Stina 31/01/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Wish you a good trip for your amazing challenge! (Friend of Marion) 
Shona 29/01/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good Luck Eric ! 
Di 27/01/2008 £20.00 £5.64 COME on ERIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Lynn Walker 26/01/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck Eric - hope you have a great adventure..and looking good in those shorts!! 
Nellie McB 25/01/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Go for it Eck - so proud of you! See you in October. 
Big Al McB 25/01/2008 £50.00 £14.10 After paying this much, I don't want you giving up at Dover! See you in Turkey. 
GARY GREEN 18/01/2008 £25.00 £7.05 POWER TO YOUR PEDALS 
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