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Target: £30,000.00
Raised so far: £7,035.00
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My story

 
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online. How much can you help? As some of you already know, I am embarking on a major challenge this summer to raise money for good causes by riding the entire course of the 2008 Tour de France. The route will see me tackle some of the toughest mountain passes in Europe taking in the Pyrenees and Alps. I aim to complete all 21 stages of the 3,500 kilometers in a similar number of days as the event proper, starting on the 03rd July from Brest in Brittany some 2 days ahead of the actual Tour de France which finishes on the Champs Elysees, Paris Sunday 27th July. Two main charities form the basis for fundraising: - British Heart Foundation (BHF) - The BHF needs to spend £190 every two minutes of every day on life-saving heart research. Why? Because every two minutes someone has a heart attack. All funds raised through your support of this challenge will help ensure the BHF can continue its essential work on life saving research. BHF has a strong association with cycling events and is formally backing this event. -Association of Young People with M.E. (AYME)- It is a national, award-winning registered charity dedicated to providing support and information to the estimated 25,000 young people living with M.E./CFS in the UK and their families. Membership is free for children and young people with M.E. aged 5 to 25 years.It is estimated that across all age groups some 250,000 people in the UK are affected by this devastating illness. Severe and debilitating fatigue for years, painful muscles and joints, disordered sleep, food intolerance, poor memory and concentration are just some of the symptoms. Find out more about M.E. and the Association of Young People with M.E. at http://www.ayme.org.uk. M.E. changes people's lives drastically, (I should know having experienced it myself as a teenager recovering after a long period of rehabilitation in my mid-twenties) though many can remain amazingly cheerful and positive throughout. Those affected can miss out on so much: school, holidays, relationships - simple things that we all take for granted such as having the energy to stand in the shower, drinking through a straw, eating and even talking can be daily struggles. The scale of the funds raised depends largely on YOUR support. For example, even donating just *£21 (only £1 per stage) will make a real difference. ACT NOW! THANK YOU! *All the profits from the funds raised after expenses will be split equally between AYME and BHF charities.

Martyn this is a huge challenge for you but one I am certain you will achieve . Very proud to be you Donation by Alison Poole 15/06/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Mandy Critchley 11/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Chapeau!!! Donation by Jeremy 10/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Give it your all, good luck, I wish I could join you for one of the legs. Donation by Paul Cackett 05/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Thank you for doing this.Best of Luck from an M.E. sufferer. Donation by Claire Louise Sweeney 05/06/08  

£21.00

good luck Donation by jas and mark 04/06/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Bonne chance. I'll be thinking of you Martyn. Donation by Kate 04/06/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Martyn! What an amazing challenge! Donation by Christine Letton 03/06/08  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Donation by Earley 03/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Alright cocker. Organised in true new biz military fashion , MJ style.... awesome work - good luck! Donation by James R 03/06/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Just imagine MH is chasing after you and that will get you going. Hope you are taking some ketchup too! Best of luck Donation by Kirsty Stocks 02/06/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

As an ex-cyclist because I am a current ME sufferer, the fact you've recovered and can tackle such a feat is an inspiration to me to get better! Donation by David Wilson 31/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Go Marmotte! Donation by The Bears 31/05/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

A truly epic challenge for a good cause. Enjoy the pain and don’t forget the two rest days…. you will need them! Have a great ride. Donation by Roger Papp 28/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

we are so proud of you Donation by Mum and Dad 17/05/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Good Luck With The Challenge! Hope it all goes OK. Donation by Eileen & Ken Ogle 16/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Serious respect for trying this my friend, I can imagine how tough it will be! I'll try and get out to ride with you at some point! Donation by Simon Ogle 16/05/08  

£100.00

I'm so impressed that you are doing this! I hope you will have video of the journey on your site. Donation by Rachel J. 15/05/08  

£10.00

Allez MJ, Allez!! Donation by IB 15/05/08  

£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid

Good on you mate - hope to ride a stage with you here in the Alps ! Donation by Mike WILSON 15/05/08  

£50.00

I want the photos from Alp d'Huez Donation by AT 14/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

All the best on this fantastic challange. Donation by Robert A 14/05/08  

£100.00

I would like to see you do the ride with Esther on the back of your tandem !! Huge lots of love Annmaria xx Donation by Annmaria Brash-Hall 14/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Respect Donation by alison mckee 14/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

ME is a great cause my talented cycling son had it, and was never the same cyclist afterwards. Donation by Norman Parker 06/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What an amazing challenge and for such great causes. Good Luck! Donation by Helen Dudley 03/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

M - Can't believe your doing this without your Cycling Proficiency and a full set of leathers! Donation by SW 03/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Huge respect for taking this on and for giving so much back to others. All the best as you eat up each and every French kilometre. Bon Chance Martyn. Donation by Mark Donnan 02/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck with this amazing challenge. Donation by Carl Fisher 01/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Hi Martyn - good on you and best of luck. Donation by Brian M 29/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £6,085.00
  Offline donations: £950.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,464.97

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