Luke Nauen is fundraising for Ataxia UK

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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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Luke Nauen

Page closes

29/01/2010

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Raised: 173%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £1,730.00

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My story

Thanks so much to everyone that has supported me along the way! I finished on Friday 17th April 2009 as planned. In fact it was 979.24 miles and i finished it in 7 1/2 days, I can't quite believe it yet, though my saddle sore behind keeps reminding me! To see pictures and hear more baout it, find me on facebook. Thank you all so much, it was the generosity and moral support that kept me going through some very tough times...

I cycled John O'Groats to Land's End to raise money for a really good cause. I will be raising money for Ataxia UK, a charity that helps to research this unusual illness and to help both sufferers and their families.

Ataxia is close to my heart as two of my close friends recently lost their father to an adult strain of the disease. There are no current cures but Ataxia UK is helping to fund medical research and development of treatments for all involved.

My crazy quest is to complete all 945 miles in 8 days as I have a busy work schedule and that's all the time I can fit in! I just hope the winds and the weather are with me ! Hopefully I will be able to keep an updated blog going during the trip so that you can check my daily progress.

I start riding on Good Friday, 10th April 2009, please watch and please donate, thank you all. If anyone wants to join me for a stretch, please let me know, I would love the company!!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Ataxia UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!

	Better late than never, sorry luke - congratulations for doing it x x x x Donation by Anna 27/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hey mate! Miss you guys. Love, Dion Donation by Dion and Ivy and all the girls 21/05/09	£20.00
	Donation by Jean & Andrew Cleare 18/05/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Well done Donation by Andrew&Harriet Bristow 08/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I asked rafe to pop this into the fund Donation by Noelle Nauen 19/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Terry&Helen 19/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	C'mon Uncle Luke xx Donation by Milo Wishart 17/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I know you can do it Uncle Luke. Keep pedaling Donation by Benjy Wishart 17/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Keep going Uncle Luke, you're the best. Donation by Tom Wishart 17/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	hi luke , met at bridge of orchy, went for a drink, hope you made it safely home, take care mate, all the best Donation by grant 17/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tricia and Ian 17/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hope you made it safely home. Did you ever find your hat? Susan and Johnny (Bridge of Orchy) Donation by Susan & Johnny 17/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Only found out I was related to you today!!! Donation by Alison Thom (granny's cousin from Aberfeldy) 17/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	i bet that arse is hurting Donation by hitchy 16/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	After this you won't have any problems up and down our hill !!! Well done Donation by G&G 15/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You're a shining superstar x :-) Donation by Al & Em McD 15/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Keep peddling! Donation by Doreen and Barrie Pratt 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope the wind is behind you! Donation by Giles & Hannah 15/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Keep going but be safe, Patrick Donation by Sally's Dad 14/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done luke, the world needs more guys like you Donation by Chris jen kez and elijah 13/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Lots of love to you Luke. xxxx Donation by Paul and Andrea 12/04/09	£20.00
	hope all is going well good luck for rest Donation by emma, ryan and callum 10/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	thinking of you - it'll be worth it! Donation by colly 10/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Well done Luke. Lots of love. Donation by Pam 10/04/09	£10.00
	Hope to see you for the Somerset/Devon section on Thusday. Good luck and stay safe. Donation by Mal G 09/04/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	wish i was joining you all the way. GOOD LUCK ! stay in touch Donation by simon hawkins 06/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Thanks Mate. Donation by Scott O 05/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it! Donation by Joyce and Trevor 01/04/09	£5.00
	Good luck Luke Donation by Burt 01/04/09	£20.00
	10p a mile - rather you than us! Donation by A&DC 01/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,730.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£379.36

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