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My story

 

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 GREENWOOD;  ANN 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; HAZEL AND ADRIAN PATERSON: PETER AND BETTY OGSTON: JOHN AND ISABEL SIM; EVELYN AND VIC SMART


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

G'day Eric, you are an inspiration! Thank you and congratulations for your courage, persistence and determination showing anything is possible! Donation by Ben Bickford 16/11/09  

£36.00

Donation by Asha kayla 05/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Completely amazing. I'm unable to cycle the 2 miles to work (though I'm working on it!) so raise my hat to you. Keep going strong! Donation by Jules 04/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Inspired by your courage and insanity. Donation by Genevieve Daly 02/11/09  

£20.00

Work with your brother Steve. I admire your determination in reaching your goal Eric. Keep it Up. Donation by Alan Mann 27/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation by sonya byfield 26/10/09  

£10.00

Learning of your trip has given me hope for my recovery. Thank you! Well done! Donation by Rhona Martin 21/10/09  

£2.50 + £0.71 Gift Aid

Hi Eric it was great meeting you up at Gladstone hope wee Ned Kally keeps you company on the way all the best mate from Mandy & Brian Donation by brian campbell 20/10/09  

£30.00

As an ME sufferer, you're an inspiration. I had a "crazy" dream to cycle across Oz when I recover but that doesn't seem so crazy any more Donation by Mark 18/10/09  

£20.00

Eck, you're a headcase! Thankfully. Veni, vidi, vici. Thanx for elevating our humble city to celeb status overnight. Love Ronnie. Donation by Veronica Taheny 16/10/09  

Donation by Veronica Taheny 14/10/09  

£150.00

Well done Eric - a fantastic achievement! Donation by ME/CFS sufferer in Adelaide 14/10/09  

£5.00

Donation by DL 11/10/09  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Hi Eric, see you mate, well done. I haven't seen you since you were a kid, you havna changed a bit. Best of luck on the rest of your journey. Donation by Steve Law 05/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck on the last leg of your amazing journey. Donation by Julie Gray 22/09/09  

£20.00

Hey Eric, I just remembered you're probably in Australia now. Keep up the good work! From Max, who you met in Agra, India. Donation by Max 17/09/09  

£10.00

Donation by Rob Duffy 03/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Eck, just saw you needed a little push to get through the £8,000 mark - well done! Donation by Steve & Claire 20/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Hi Eric, good luck with Oz. Will keep in touch as looking forward to meeting up with you again in Aberdeen!! Big hugs Pat and Sam xx Donation by Sam 19/08/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Eric- we hope to see you when you make it to New Jersey/New York. Donation by William Anderson (Kate's dad) 17/08/09  

£20.00

Aryt, howz it been going. How did you manage not to notice a dog. ohwell you'll be back on the road in no time. Adds a bit extra adveture i suppose. Donation by STUART GREEN 23/07/09  

£5.00

Hi Eck, hope your getting on OK I just wanted to give you a fiver to help you on your way as Tesco say every little helps, see you when you get back. Donation by Andrew Green 23/07/09  

£5.00

Eric-I was with the 'roadie' group who bumped into you yesterday whilst on our 300K run in Malaysia. Truly inspiring and inspirational! (if not mad!) Donation by Chris Marshall 14/06/09  

£25.00

it was great meeting you last year (where has the time gone?) - hope you're enjoying your trip! Hope to meet you again soon! Kay, Toby, Max & Helen Donation by The Albrechts 13/06/09  

£20.00

Great to meet you in KL Eric. Wishing you all the best with your adventure and fundraising .. Good luck. .. Donation by Monica Maclean 09/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck on your amazing challenge.I have ME & can only dream of having such an adventure these days.Thanks for raising money for this cause & ENJOY! Donation by Lou Evans 17/05/09  

£10.00

Good luck Donation by Ann Birds 12/05/09  

£20.00

thank you so much for your effort is so appreciated Donation by Irene Thorpe 09/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It was awesome meeting you in Calcutta, especially with it being the 1 year halfway point! All the best with the 2nd half of the journey!! Donation by Jerry 08/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you for sharing your journey and thoughts with me in Amritsar. It has left an impression. Pedal smooth, breathe slow...and enjoy! Donation by Brian 25/04/09  

£12.00
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