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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, ANDY AND AARON 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: GRAEME AND KAY CADGER:


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

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! Donation by andrew & stephanie on 31/03/08

 
£55.55

Good luck Eric. I'm sure you'll have some fantastic experiences on your travels! Donation by Phil Smart on 26/03/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good for you Eric! Hope all goes well and those cracking legs of yours hold out! Donation by Susan Mcfarlane on 19/03/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Eric, enjoy your adventure Donation by Ian and Stella on 19/03/08

 
£20.00

Hi Eric,best of luck & take care! Donation by Brian & Aileen Smart on 16/03/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi Eric, good luck on your travels, that's brilliant news! Take care. Donation by Susan Davidson on 11/03/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck, Eric, on your "adventure". Look forward to hearing your progress. Donation by Gordon Davidson on 11/03/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Graeme Murray on 04/03/08

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck on your trip. Look us up in Perth, Australia when you get here. (Friends of Marion) Donation by Julie Gray on 01/03/08

 
£20.00

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 Donation by Charlotte Bainbridge on 28/02/08

 
£10.00

Take plenty of condoms! good for me running into you in town, bad for my wallet.hope you make 12k x Donation by Ross Anderson on 27/02/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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! Donation by Lisa Pickerill on 27/02/08

 
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thought about asking to come with you, but then thought, well maybe next time. Take care & good luck Donation by Sandra and Vic on 26/02/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I hope that your chakras and wheels spin together in harmony!x Donation by Sarah Gray on 18/02/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck and have Fun! Donation by Misha on 18/02/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a great time on the road... and best of luck! Donation by Tony B on 08/02/08

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Wish you a good trip for your amazing challenge! (Friend of Marion) Donation by Stina on 31/01/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Eric ! Donation by Shona on 29/01/08

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

COME on ERIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Donation by Di on 27/01/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Eric - hope you have a great adventure..and looking good in those shorts!! Donation by Lynn Walker on 26/01/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it Eck - so proud of you! See you in October. Donation by Nellie McB on 25/01/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

After paying this much, I don't want you giving up at Dover! See you in Turkey. Donation by Big Al McB on 25/01/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

POWER TO YOUR PEDALS Donation by GARY GREEN on 18/01/08

 
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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