Jon Hickton is fundraising for Ataxia UK

E2EThe Wrong Way Friedreich's Ataxia

End 2 End The Wrong Way

on 27/06/2009

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Raising money for

Ataxia UK

Charity Registration No. 1102391

Ataxia is a type of neurological condition that affects balance, speech, and co-ordination. Ataxia is progressive, meaning it gets worse with time, until people become entirely dependent on others for all their needs. Over 10,000 people in the UK have ataxia and there is currently no cure.

Ataxia UK is the national charity for people affected by ataxia. We provide unique services and support, including a dedicated helpline and advocacy service; events and conferences where people can meet and share information; welfare grants; a quarterly magazine; a website with lots of information and a discussion forum; publications, films, and reports. As well as our specialist services, in the last five years we have spent over £3 million on research into possible treatments and cures for ataxia. Our vision is a world without ataxia and, with the help of our brilliant supporters, we are working towards this every day.

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Jon Hickton

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Raised: 137%

Target: £6,000.00
Raised so far: £8,242.50

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My story

Thank you for kindly visiting my fundraising page.

On the 27th June, 8 (very amateur!!) cyclists will begin an 8 day journey that will take us from one end of Britain to the other, as we cycle from John O'Groats to Lands End. Almost 1000 miles in total, averaging around 120 miles a day, spending up to 12 hours a day on saddle, pedalling into the wind.! Why on earth would we do that?. Here's why:

Friedreich’s Ataxia which is not heard of as much as the British Heart Foundation but was nevertheless important to my father because his god daughter Kate Hingley has the condition. Kate is Roger Hingley’s daughter and Roger, who is now Maximus’ Non Executive Chairman, was a very close friend of my father. The two were at school together.

Friedreich’s Ataxia is one of a number of ataxias which are all genetic in origin and in general affect muscle co-ordination. Effects can be relatively mild or life threatening. Most affected people will be wheel chair bound by their early twenties and unfortunately the condition is progressive and at present non-reversible. Research funds are required to identify treatments and ultimately a cure.

I do hope you feel these are worthy charities and well worth our personal challenge.

Thanks very much for visiting our page and for your donation!

Find out more about our route. www.e2ethewrongway.co.uk

	Better late than never - a magnificent result. Donation by Julian Harbottle 10/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 22/07/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done to Jon and the team. Great effort from all at Berthon Boats. Donation by Berthon Boat Yard 21/07/09	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	A bit well done to Jon and the team - what an achievement. from the Hingleys Donation by Roger Hingley 17/07/09	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	I had many great times with Dick and loved his sense of fun. I will never forget the sail we had in Rio on Sea Terrier. Trip of a lifetime. Donation by David Barrow 17/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	What a fantastic achievement, we are so proud of you! Talk about 'going for it'! Great Team Effort all round! Donation by Francesca & Guy 16/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Great effort/great cause. Well done Donation by bryn and fliss 14/07/09	£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort ...............well done to you all Donation by Rob & Elaine Bache 12/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Brilliant Effort - well done! Donation by Michelle White 08/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	you will be back I HOPE BEFORE THIS LATE DONATION REACHES YOU7/7/09 Donation by lance turner 08/07/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Congratulations. You cycle quicker than I make donations. Donation by Ashley Cox 07/07/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 06/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	round it up ! Donation by Nigel Henderson 04/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	nearly there - keep going Donation by Nigel and Addy Henderson 04/07/09	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Wishing you loads of luck!! xx Donation by Melissa Holdron 02/07/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	All the best for the bike ride and fatherhood. James N Donation by James Nursey 30/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 30/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Don't stop ! Donation by tim matthews 30/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Great Effort especially in this weather . All the best Donation by Nick and Sarah Wadington 29/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 29/06/09	£100.00
	Donation by Anonymous 29/06/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Hope the 'heat' is on..keep pedalling! xxx Netty and Ricky Donation by Ricky and Netty Kitson 28/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Wishing you all the best from Hugh, Isabel, Cass & Fred Donation by Hugh Brookes 27/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We hope you have a great time and the weather is kind to you all. Best of luck and amazing job just getting to this point. Well done Donation by Oli, Ali, Tom and Lucy 27/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Just keep pedalling! Donation by MIKE SMART 26/06/09	£25.00
	We're so proud of you and look forward to seeing you cross the finish line!!....wishing you all the best from Jane, Annabel and Amy xx Donation by The Hickton Ladies 26/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Bottoms up! Donation by Barney Price 26/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best wishes from the Checketts. Cooling rain for the start! (And for the end). Donation by Stephen Checketts 26/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	wishing you all the very best..have a good ride!!!!! Donation by garth brinton 25/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Geoff Wall 25/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£5,820.00
Offline donations:	£2,422.50
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,267.82

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