Jason Owen's 'Ride 4 Sight'
Page creator: Jason Owen
Page closes: 28th Nov 2008
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Destination reached - Aberystwyth prom
About the charity : The Macular Disease Society The Macular Disease Society
The Macular Disease society builds confidence and independence for people with central vision impairment, helping them improve their quality of life. It provides a helpline and counselling service and a wide range of publications. It sponsors research into cures and treatments, raises awareness and lobbies for better low vision services.
Charity Registration No 1001198
Fundraising target:  £500.00
Donations so far:  £ 803.00
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UPDATE:  Ride Completed on 20th September - 257 miles - 2 countries and coasts - Brilliant weather - Journey time of 6.5 hours (including 4 stops) - Thanks to everyone who has supported me - Very much appreciated! 

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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

On the 20th September I will be riding my motorcycle from Chapel St Leonards on the East coast of England across to Aberystwyth on the West coast of Wales.  God willing and a fair wind the ride should will take about 6 hours, during which time I will cover in the region of 250 miles, using a mixture of A and B roads.

I am hoping this ride will raise money for The Macular Disease Society and Vista Blind as well as raise awareness of macular disease, which is the leading cause of sight loss in the Western World.

During the Autumn of 2007 my eyesight detereorated to the stage where I was unable to drive, read, etc.  I was given a combination of two of the latest treatments for macular disease (PDT laser and an Avastin injection) and to date the results have been incredible, to the point where 99.5% of the vision in my right eye has returned, meaning I can drive and read again.  I have been extremely fortunate and want to give something back to two of the organisations who supported me.  More information about the condition I have can be found at:  www.pic-world.com and more information about the treatment I received can be found at:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/leicester/content/articles/2008/08/29/macular_disease_feature.shtml

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QUICK UPDATE:  Thanks to everyone who has sponsored me.  Together we have already surpassed my initial target of £250.  Let's see if we can make £500
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Jason 26/10/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Thanks to everyone who sponsored me and to the MDS for all the vital work it does 
Madeleine Melling 21/09/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Well done Jason 
Gary n Karen Wincote 14/09/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Go For It Jason! Best Wishes As Always GKIE 
Trev Lamb 09/09/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Jas, see you at Stafford in October. 
Louise,Chris,Josh +Lia 06/09/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Jason.  
Simon, Nicola and Bibi 03/09/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Hope you won't get a sore bum. Best of Luck 
Lizzie@picworld 02/09/2008 £5.00 £1.41 So glad to read of your successful treatment. Best of luck for the ride. 
Sue and Les 01/09/2008 £10.00 £2.82 All the best Jason will be thinking about you. 
Caroline & Malc Mackay 01/09/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck, Jason. Hope all goes well on the trip. Great result for you - hope to see you out with the Fat folk again soon. 
Andy Chrich & Lisa 01/09/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good to hear your better again. Good Luck !! 
Phil Wood 25/08/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good luck with the ride 
Dave Stead 24/08/2008 £15.00 £4.23 Good effort Jason, the MDS deserve every penny - and good luck on the ride. 
helen wright 23/08/2008 £5.00 £1.41 What a great thing to do. Very best of luck.  
Paul Hanson 22/08/2008 £8.00 £2.26 Good one Jason, you and we can make a difference! 
Trev Stocks 30/06/2008 £15.00 £4.23 All the best. 
Adam Hulbert 29/06/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Best of luck, be safe (and dry!) 
Fat Mark & Fat Anne (FBGMCC) 28/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 All the best from us. Ride Safe.  
Amanda Read 04/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Sounds fantastic. Enjoy the ride! 
Bas West 03/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Have a safe journey 
Angie West 03/06/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Hope all goes well :) 
generalfactotum 02/06/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck. great cause 
David, Caroline & Jamie 01/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck and I wish you well from all of us over the border. 
Alan MacFarlane 01/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Let's get this started 
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*Total donated online: £363.00
Amount raised offline: £440.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £102.38
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